Amount: $50,000+
Deadline: October
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
The Skadden Fellowship is a prestigious two-year fellowship awarded to graduating law students and judicial clerks pursuing public interest work. It funds their salary and benefits at a host organization.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Competitive
- Graduating law students or judicial clerks interested in public interest law
- Project proposal required
Required Materials
- Application form
- Project proposal
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Application opens late summer. Deadline in October. Interviews in November/December. Selections announced in December.
Tips
Develop a unique, impactful, and feasible project proposal with a strong host organization. Network with previous fellows and public interest attorneys.