Featured in the Field: A Career as an Attorney

Stefen is a Staff Attorney on the Prisoner Rights Project at the Legal Aid Society. Based out of New York City, Stefan represents prisoners in the organization’s class action lawsuits centered around inhumane conditions in the jails. Stefen writes letters on behalf of his clients, covering topics ranging from lack of access to food and water, too much time spent in solitary confinement, and mistreatment of prisoners with physical or mental disabilities. His overall mission is to create more humane prisons that rehabilitate rather than punish. Find out how to use a law degree to help fight injustices in the corrections system.

Want to learn more about Stefen? Watch this informational interview where he discusses his role, the loves and challenges of his work, and how you can prepare for a career in this field. 

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