Apply now for your opportunity to undertake practical legal experience, with a stipend of $25,000.
The Anthony Lester Fellowships support lawyers or law students undertaking practical fieldwork in human rights/ the rule of law.
The fellowships honour the memory and legacy of Anthony Lester QC (Lord Lester of Herne Hill), one of Britain’s most distinguished human rights lawyers.
The Anthony Lester Fellowships are intended to support lawyers and law students early in their careers to undertake a project of their choosing that helps affect positive, practical change in relation to the rule of law and human rights, inspired by his experience. The fellowships are designed to support those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to undertake practical fieldwork overseas, for a minimum period of 3 months.
Terms of the Fellowship
Two fellowships will be awarded in the initial year, for activities beginning no sooner than 1 July 2024. Fellows will be awarded a stipend of US $25,000 to cover their costs during the fellowship. It is expected that the project will comprise full time work for the fellows for a minimum of three months.
At the end of the fellowship, fellows will be invited to give a presentation at Bard's campus in New York’s Hudson Valley (their travel and accommodation costs will be paid). Fellows will write a short report on their project, to be published on the programme’s website. Fellows may wish to publish their report elsewhere (crediting their support from the Anthony Lester Fellowships at Bard College). They will also have the chance to discuss their work with those who worked with Anthony Lester at the Odysseus Trust, which supported his legislative work.
How to Apply
The fellowships are open to lawyers or law students early in their careers, from anywhere in the world. Applicants should submit the following by 28 March 2024: a brief proposal (1250 words max) for their chosen project (which can take place anywhere, except in their home country or country of residence), a CV, and 2 references. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in the second half of April, and fellowships will be announced by the end of April 2024. Follow the link the access the application form.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 28th March 2024.
Please submit applications by email to lesterfellowships@bard.edu.
You can also find further information online (external link).