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Application Information

 

Applications for the Liman Law Fellowships are due on January 14, 2024 by 11:59pm ET. 


Link to CARAT Application

All application information should be submitted via CARAT. To apply, applicants must submit:

  1. 1-page resume noting your skills, previous employment, extracurricular activities, and volunteer experiences. Include traditional work-related skills, including any specific skills required for the position (ex., Spanish language proficiency).
  2. A 750-word statement outlining the fellowship project and how it supports public interest law or advocacy work. Please explicitly address how this initiative will benefit the community.
  3. Copy of your unofficial student record (found at my.harvard.edu)
  4. A letter of sponsorship (or any correspondence you've had so far) from your partner organization. Your letter of sponsorship confirms the viability and feasibility of your project. Please ask your partner organization to highlight your project’s anticipated outcomes, time duration (number of weeks and hourly work commitment), and supervisor contact information.
    1. If your internship is not confirmed by the time you submit your application, please share in your proposal where you are in the process (i.e., you've applied for the internship, you've interviewed for the internship, etc.)

For help writing a cover letter or resume, check out the Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS). MCS offers an online library of resume and cover letter templates.

Note about Eligibility: 

If you are currently on leave but plan to re-enroll in Fall 2024, you may participate in our programming. If you plan to apply to one of our summer programs, reach out to your Resident Dean as soon as possible to request to be approved to return from leave. You must be approved to return from leave by the Ad Board before accepting our offer to participate. Students graduating in May 2024 are not eligible to apply.

Summer Funding from Multiple Sources:

If you receive summer funding from other sources, you must report this to our office immediately. Failure to do so may result in the loss of your funding.