During January 2018, 58 HLS students traveled to 29 countries, conducting research for writing projects or undertaking independent clinicals, with support from the Winter Term International Travel Grant Program , which includes the Cravath International Fellowships, the Lee and Li Foundation Grants, the Reginald F. Lewis Internships, the Mead Cross Cultural Stipends, the Andrew B. Steinberg Scholarships, and the Human Rights Program Grants. Several of the students shared photos from their travels; view the gallery here.
Category Archives: Fellowships and Grants
The application deadline for 2018 Chayes Fellowships is approaching!
ILs, 2Ls and S.J.D.s in residence: Are you planning to apply for a 2018 Chayes International Public Service Fellowship? These summer fellowships provide Harvard Law School students with the opportunity to spend eight weeks engaged in public service with an international scope and/or relevant to countries in development or those making transitions to peace, stability, and democracy.
The first step – seeking a placement – is now underway. Students should be in contact with prospective placement organizations to discuss the nature of the summer work and try to secure a firm offer of a position. Explore our list of pre-approved placement organizations (regularly updated); students are also encouraged to contact the Chayes Program (c/o International Legal Studies) about adding new organizations to this roster.
To present their qualifications, students should send a resume and cover letter directly to the organization, unless the organization requests otherwise. Students are encouraged to apply to a number of organizations and it can take time to secure an appropriate international placement.
The deadline to apply for a Chayes Fellowship is Thursday, February 1. Although it is not necessary to have a confirmed placement before submitting an application, students should have been in contact with possible placement organizations by the time the Chayes Fellowship program holds interviews with applicants on February 6-8, and a strong application will demonstrate a thoughtful, considered and proactive approach to planning a summer project abroad.
And please plan to join us for a coffee hour and info session on Tuesday, January 23, from 3:30 – 5 pm in WCC 5053 (the Graduate Program Lounge). Meet recent Chayes Fellows, talk with ILS staff, and enjoy coffee, tea and light hors d’oeuvres.
{Photo by 2017 Chayes Fellow Kevin Ratana Patumwat ’19. Read more about his experiences here.}
Where will next summer take you?
1Ls, 2Ls and S.J.D.s in residence: Are you interested in applying for a 2018 Chayes International Public Service Fellowship? These summer fellowships provide Harvard Law School students with the opportunity to spend eight weeks engaged in public service with an international scope and/or relevant to countries in development or those making transitions to peace, stability, and democracy.
The first step – seeking a placement – is now underway. While you’re on winter break, explore our list of pre-approved placement organizations (regularly updated); students are also encouraged to contact the Chayes Program about adding new organizations to this roster.
Research-Based Advocacy Abroad
Left to right: Daniel Levine-Spound, Sarah Deibler, Brayden Koslowsky and Mihret Woldesemait. Photo by Tracey Tolf, HLS Staff Photographer.
On October 19, four 2017 Chayes International Public Service Fellows — Brayden Koslowsky ’19, Daniel Levine-Spound ’19, Mihret Woldesemait ’19, and Sarah Deibler, an S.J.D. candidate — spoke about their summer work abroad at a panel discussion. Watch the discussion here.
Panel Discussion: 2017 Chayes Fellows on Research-Based Advocacy Abroad
The Chayes International Public Service Fellowships are dedicated to the memory of Professor Abram Chayes, who taught at Harvard Law School for more than 40 years. These summer fellowships provide Harvard Law School students with the opportunity to spend eight weeks engaged in public service with an international scope and/or relevant to countries in development or those making transitions to peace, stability, and democracy. At this panel discussion, four 2017 Chayes Fellows will discuss their summer work, and you can also learn more about the Fellowship.