Over 50 years ago, a consortium of District of Columbia law schools, judges and advocates created the D.C. Law Students in Court program, which has grown into Rising for Justice.

Our mission is to leverage the collective forces of students and experienced advocates to achieve justice for all.

Learn more about us below

Office closure: Rising for Justice offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20, and resume regular business hours.


Cierre de oficina: Las oficinas de RFJ estarán cerradas el lunes 19 de enero, en observancia del Día de Martin Luther King, Jr. Reabriremos el martes 20 de enero y reanudaremos el horario regular.