Any 2L is welcome to apply. One position is a 711 clerk to process and handle student loan cases and the other position is a law clerk. Very few resumes have been submitted, so chances are good. Job includes a stipend and tuition wiver. See the red book for details.
Most people never hear about or are exposed to the world of fellowships.
The Career Services office has a complete file full of fellowship opportunities but first, let's answer your question. Examples of such projects include legal services organizations, defender clinics, specific research problems, etc. You can obtain a fellowship in 1 of 2 ways. First, you could apply to work for a fellowship that has already been created, but just needs someone to do the work. These are primarily the type of fellowships listed in the Career Services office.