Fellowships 101 (2026)
Post-graduate fellowships are a unique way to realize your ideal public interest job. Fellowships allow new lawyers to gain hands-on experience, develop project management skills, and pursue their passions for promoting justice. But the application process is complicated and the programs are competitive.
We’re here to help you make sense of the process. Our expert panel will walk you through all the steps of the application procedures for the various programs and give you concrete tips for maximizing your chances of landing the fellowship of your dreams. Then, we will discuss PSJD and other online resources for finding fellowships. Finally, there will be plenty of time for individualized questions.
Our conversation will be moderated by Jennie Netburn, Associate Director, Office of Public Interest and Community Service, Georgetown University Law Center
Our panelists include:
- Charlie Gillig, Executive Director, Skadden Foundation
- Lauren Hartley, Associate Director of Network Engagement, Equal Justice Works
- Additional panelists to be added soon!
This event is for law students at every stage of their career as well as judicial clerks and LLM students. For 3L students we will discuss the current fellowship application cycle. For 1L and 2L students, we will discuss the best ways to position yourself to receive a post graduate fellowship. We will also discuss law clerks and LLM students’ eligibility for fellowship positions.
Join the conversation on social media #Fellowships101.