Loretto Justice Fellows serve in a part-time, two semester internship with one of our local partners.  The work of Loretto Justice Fellows furthers the mission and values of the Loretto Community; enhances the capacity of local social justice organizations in El Paso; and deepens the personal and professional development of Fellows, individually and collectively.

Our partner organizations’ websites are linked below; as are position descriptions for our 24/25 Loretto Justice Fellowship roles.  Click through to learn more about the work of our Fellowships!  This page will continue to be updated throughout the month of March.

Interested in becoming a Loretto Justice Fellow for the 24/25 academic year? 

24/25 Loretto Justice Fellowship Partners + Positions

Abara seeks narrative, systemic and personal change through Border Encounter Experiences for groups across the country, while also pursuing holistic border response – by resourcing migrant shelters downstream with needed supplies, while advocating with neighbors upstream.  Abara is accepting applications for a Social Work Loretto Justice Fellow (BSW or MSW) and for a Advocacy and Policy Loretto Justice Fellow (LSPI, Political Science, other).

Ciudad Nueva advances the renewal and development of central El Paso’s Rio Grande neighborhood through the empowerment and transformation of its residents. Ciudad Nueva works in partnership with residents – advancing an assets-based framework that uplifts the expertise, experience, solutions and skills within the community. Ciudad Nueva focuses on four priority service areas identified by the community: empowering youth, supporting families, strengthening community and equipping leaders. Ciudad Nueva is accepting applications for a Social Work Loretto Justice Fellow (BSW or MSW).

Estrella del Paso (formerly Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services) provides a comprehensive range of immigration legal services for low-income immigrants and refugees including representation in family-based immigration matters, citizenship/naturalization matters, matters related to benefits for survivors of domestic violence and other crimes, removal proceedings before the Immigration Courts, and services for adults and unaccompanied immigrant children detained in the local immigration detention centers and shelters. Estrella del Paso is accepting applications for a Social Work Loretto Justice Fellow (BSW or MSW) and for a Legal Assistant Loretto Justice Fellow (LSPI). 

Kelly Center for Hunger Relief addresses hunger and food insecurity in the El Paso community through a variety of programs that provide direct assistance, promote systemic change and advance advocacy efforts. Kelly Center for Hunger Relief is accepting applications for a Social Work Loretto Justice Fellow (BSW or MSW) and/or for a Public Health Loretto Justice Fellow.

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center provides free and low-cost legal services to immigrants and refugees through both attorneys and accredited representatives through the Department of Justice. Las Americas’ vision is that of a country where all immigrants have access to high-quality legal representation based on the principle of justice and human rights. Las Americas is accepting applications for a Social Work Loretto Justice Fellow (BSW or MSW) and for a Legal Services Loretto Justice Fellow (LSPI).

23/24 Loretto Justice Fellowship Partners

• Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV)
• Ciudad Nueva
• Estrella del Paso (formerly Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services)
• Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center
• Villa Maria

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