Reginald F. Lewis Fellowship 2026–27 — Fully Funded

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

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.