WLPPFP (US) Fellowships
Course(s) Offered: Law and Public Policy
Course Level: Fellowship (undergraduate & graduate)
Provider: Georgetown University Law Center
Country to Study in: USA
Scholarship Description
The Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program (WLPPFP) offers Fellowships for public interest lawyers from the United States who are committed to advancing women's rights throughout their careers.
Throughout the Fellowship year, participants gain invaluable experience by working on women's issues in Washington, D.C. with a public interest organization or governmental agency and by participating in educational and professional development opportunities organized by WLPPFP.
The Program periodically offers specially designated Fellowships, such as the Rita Charmatz Davidson Fellowship addressing the rights of low-income women; the Harriet B. Burg Fellowship addressing the rights of women with disabilities; Ford Foundation Fellowships focusing on issues concerning women and HIV/AIDS; etc.
Eligibility
Applicants must either be a law school graduate or in their final year of law school, and must show a demonstrated commitment to advancing women's rights throughout their careers.
Applications must be postmarked by the deadline, and early applications are encouraged. Fellowship selection will be conducted throughout the spring and summer.
Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country (who are public interest lawyers in the USA)
Participating Institutions
Georgetown University Law Center; USA
Fields of study
All Fellowships provide an incomparable opportunity to work with leaders in the women's legal community, to gain tremendous experience promoting women's rights, and to sharpen leadership and advocacy skills through in-depth training sessions provided by the Program.
Applicants should indicate whether or not they wish to be considered for Fellowships focusing on specific issues.
Number of awards
Depending on the availability of funds, approximately six applicants will be awarded Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowships.
We typically receive over 100 applications for about six Fellowships. The number of Fellowships available is determined annually based on program funding.
Sponsorship duration
All but two of the Fellowships are one-year positions, commencing at the beginning of September and running through the end of August the following year.
Please see the official website via link below for complete information on the 2 year programs.
Scholarship benefits
The fellowship carry a stipend of about $41,000. The placement organizations employ the Fellows and provide standard fringe benefits.
Regardless of placement organization, all of the Fellows participate in numerous Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program events throughout the Fellowship year, such as an orientation, bi-weekly seminars, skills-building trainings, and other activities organized by the Program.
The Fellows also have an opportunity to audit courses related to women's rights at the Georgetown University Law Center and to attend other events at the law school.
Method of Application
The application for the 2015-2016 Fellowship Year is available via the official website (link to it is below).
Please review our Application FAQs for additional information regarding the application process and requirements.
Please submit the WLPPFP Application form and all supplemental information to apply for the Domestic Violence Clinic Fellowship. Indicate your interest in the Domestic Violence Clinic Fellowship within your application materials.
It is very important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply for this fellowship.
DEADLINES:
Applications must be postmarked by the deadline, and early applications are encouraged.
Non-clinical placement applications are due on Friday, October 17th. The deadline for the DV Clinical Teaching Fellowship application is Friday, November 14th.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Fellowships are determined each year based upon several factors, including the interests of the top Fellowship candidates, the potential placement organizations and the donors supporting the Fellowships.
The Women’s Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program (WLPPFP) at the Georgetown University Law Center offers Fellowship positions providing educational and professional development opportunities for attorneys who are dedicated to using their legal talents to advance women’s rights.
WLPPFP offers 12 month Fellowships for public interest lawyers from the United States who are committed to advancing women’s rights throughout their careers.
Although each Fellowship experience is unique, all of our Fellows work full-time advancing women’s rights at a D.C. based organization, learn together about substantive women’s rights issues, explore a multitude of career paths through which they can advocate for women’s equality, and develop their legal skills through seminars, trainings, networking events and other activities organized by WLPPFP.
Application Deadline: 17 October / 14 November 2014
Open for International Students: No
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