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The Equal Justice Project is a student-run pro-bono initiative run out of the University of Auckland Law School

Our Mission

The Equal Justice Project (EJP) is a non-partisan pro bono charity that applies law students’ legal training and knowledge to promote social equality, inclusivity, and access to justice in our community.

Founded in 2005 by two students at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Law, EJP now mobilises over 100 law student volunteers annually. We enact our mission statement through our six teams: Access, Advocacy, alliance, Communications, Community and Pro Bono.

Our work is proudly supported by The Law Association of New Zealand.

“Equal justice is not a simple act of ‘charity,’ but rather the concomitant responsibility of the legal profession’s power. To that end the EJP seeks to use what resources we have as law students to facilitate access to justice, and to foster a pro bono ethic within the legal profession.”
— 2010 Handbook, Stephen Parry & Samuel Moore

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20th Anniversary

Equal Justice Project celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025.

An event was held on 1 October 2025, where alumni, volunteers, and past and present advisory members gathered to celebrate the milestone.

A History Book celebrating all volunteers and key figures who have contributed to EJP’s mahi was also produced.

2025 Executive Members with EJP Co-Founder Eesvan Krishnan, 2006 Co-Director Dr Claire Achmad, and EJP Patron 2005-2016 Sir Ted Thomas.