Continue reading Harvard Law School Reginald F. Lewis Fellowship 2026–27

MENA Democracy; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Harvard libraries access

Academic networks & mentorship

Job summary

Harvard Law School offers a fully funded post-JD fellowship at Harvard Law School for graduates with a qualifying law degree. The fellowship provides a $60,000 annual stipend and on-campus housing, access to world-class libraries, and mentorship to develop a career in U.S.

law academia. Fellows attend faculty workshops, seminars, and teaching sessions while producing a publishable legal article by year-end, with opportunities to network globally and gain real-world insights into the U.S.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

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

• 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
• 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)