Type: Fully Funded | Duration: 1 year
Location: Harvard Law School, USA
Fellowship Dates: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Deadline to Apply: October 2, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to all nationalities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, or religion
- Recent graduates of a qualifying law degree (e.g., J.D., LL.M., S.J.D.)
- Demonstrated commitment to legal scholarship, teaching, and advancing the legal profession
- Ideal for individuals aiming to pursue careers as legal academics or law professors
- Encourages candidates with a commitment to diversity and inclusive legal education
- No age restrictions or standardized test requirements
Fellowship Focus
- Conduct independent legal research
- Attend faculty workshops and legal seminars
- Audit classes at Harvard Law School
- Produce a publishable legal article by the end of the fellowship
- Engage with faculty and peers to build a foundation for a career in law academia
Financial & Academic Benefits
- $60,000 annual stipend
- On-campus housing at Harvard Law School
- Access to:
- Harvard’s world-class legal libraries and research tools
- Exclusive academic networks and mentorship
- Faculty-led discussions, seminars, and teaching guidance
- Opportunities to:
- Refine legal writing and communication skills
- Build a global academic and professional network
- Gain real-world insights into the U.S. legal system
Why Apply?
- Prestigious launchpad into a career in law academia
- One of the few fully funded post-JD fellowships globally
- Ideal for future legal scholars seeking mentorship, publishing experience, and international exposure
Application Components
- CV/Resume
- Research proposal or project description
- Personal statement outlining commitment to legal scholarship
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Writing sample (legal publication or academic article preferred)
Application details can be found at Harvard Law School’s official fellowships page
