Harvard Law School Fellowship in the USA 2024 (Lewis Fellowship)

Harvard Law School will offer the Reginald F. Lewis Fellowship for Law Teaching, with an appointment expected to commence July 1, 2024. The Fellowship is designed to support a recent law graduate who has demonstrated a strong interest in legal scholarship and who is preparing for a career in law teaching.

The Lewis Fellowship program particularly supports the training of prospective law teachers who will enhance the diversity of the profession. We especially encourage applications from candidates who will diversify the legal academy. The Lewis Fellow is required to prepare at least one major article for publication. Additionally, the Lewis Fellow has an opportunity to audit courses and attend workshops at the law school. The Lewis Fellow is expected to follow a schedule of research and work to be agreed upon with the Lewis Committee.

Host Country:

United States.

Lewis Fellowship Duration:

The fellowship starts on July 01, 2024, and ends on June 30, 2025.

Benefits of the Harvard Law Lewis Fellowship 2024:

You will be entitled to a stipend of $55,000 annually.
You will be accommodated in the residence at Harvard Law School.
You will get exposure to the legal challenges of society.
You will be aware of the legal proceedings in a practical scenario.
Your exposure to the cause of human rights advocacy is further enriched.
Communication skills in legal language will be further polished.

Eligibility Criteria of the Harvard Law School Fellowship in the USA:

Recent law graduates.
Any national can apply.
No race discrimination.
No sexual discrimination.
No religious discrimination.
No gender discrimination.
Passion to demonstrate a career as a legal scholar or law teacher.
Interest in the legal field.

Documents required for the Harvard Law School Fellowship USA:

Resume or CV.
Detailed Research paper of 4 pages, for publication.
Copies of Transcripts.
Statement of Purpose, demonstrating your interest in law teaching and legal scholarship.
2 letters of recommendation, highlighting your potential to pursue as a legal scholar and teacher.