Harvard Law School is offering the Reginald F. Lewis Fellowship for Law Teaching 2027-28, an opportunity designed for recent law graduates who are interested in legal scholarship and pursuing careers in law teaching. The fellowship will be based at Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
$60,000 Annual Stipend
Selected fellows will receive an annual stipend of $60,000 and spend the academic year in residence at Harvard Law School. Fellows will also have opportunities to conduct research, develop their academic work, audit courses and participate in workshops at the law school.
Fellowship Duration
The 2027-28 fellowship is scheduled to run from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028. During the fellowship, participants are expected to develop a substantial research and writing project, including at least one major article for publication.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be recent law graduates and hold a J.D., LL.M., or S.J.D. degree at the time of application. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in legal scholarship, an intention to pursue law teaching, and a clear research and writing project suitable for development during the fellowship.
Documents Required
Applicants are expected to provide:
- A comprehensive CV or resume
- A research and writing project description of up to four pages
- A statement of interest in law teaching and legal scholarship of up to four pages
- Copies of academic transcripts
- Two letters of reference addressing their potential as legal scholars and law teachers
How to Apply
Non-Harvard applicants can create a HarvardKey and then access the online application system. Applicants must complete the required fields, request recommendation letters, upload the required documents and submit the application through the official platform.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Reginald F. Lewis Fellowship for Law Teaching 2027-28 is October 1, 2026. Interested candidates should prepare their application materials in advance and verify the latest requirements through Harvard Law School’s official application portal.
