Seven WashU Law students have been selected as 2026 Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellows, joining a national cohort of law students committed to advancing justice through public service. The honorees—Lauren Kreisel, Sophia Miretskiy, Matthew Snyder, Claire Spears, Sumaiya Zaman, Olivia Barrett, and Laura Vidale—will spend their summers working in unpaid public interest legal internships.
Established in 1997, the Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellowship Program honors the legacy of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens by supporting law students who dedicate their summers to public interest work. The program reflects Justice Stevens’s belief that a dynamic and effective justice system depends on a cadre of trained and committed lawyers doing public interest work.
Congratulations to Lauren, Sophia, Matthew, Claire, Sumaiya, Olivia, and Laura on this national recognition and their continued commitment to public service and the pursuit of justice.
For more information on the Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellowship Program, visit https://jpstevensfoundation.org.
