Columbia Law School is excited to share the opportunity for the Human Rights LL.M. Fellowship at Columbia Law School.
This prestigious Fellowship aims to support LL.M. students at Columbia University who demonstrate exceptional commitment and potential in their journey to become innovative leaders in the field of human rights.
Currently, the school invites applications for this transformative Fellowship, which is open exclusively to students enrolled in Columbia Law School’s LL.M. program. Eligible candidates must be traveling from Asia, Latin America, or Africa.
The Fellowship may cover full or partial tuition and living expenses for selected fellows, providing invaluable support as they pursue their studies.
Fellows will immerse themselves in the vibrant human rights community at Columbia Law School, dedicating significant portions of their academic journey to advancing human rights initiatives and making a meaningful impact in the world.
Fellowship Overview:
- Open to international students
- Fully funded
- The program is hosted by the Columbia Law School, USA
- The application deadline is December every year
About Host Institution:
Columbia Law School is undeniably a standout among the premier law schools in the United States, serving as a dynamic global hub for legal education.
It fosters an environment where students are encouraged to explore the multifaceted nature of the law not just as a career path, but also as an intellectual pursuit and as a powerful instrument for societal advancement.
The vibrant academic and social life at Columbia is imbued with a strong sense of democracy and creativity, cultivating an atmosphere that is both inventive and engaging.
The Law School places a significant emphasis on diverse perspectives, welcoming students from a multitude of backgrounds and life experiences to enrich the learning journey for everyone involved.
Benefits:
The Human Rights LL.M. Fellowship recipients can anticipate receiving:
The advantage of partial or complete tuition waivers, as well as, in certain situations, a living stipend, is contingent on the applicant’s proven need for financial assistance.
Special consideration for admission to Columbia’s Human Rights Clinic, a cutting-edge program that teaches students how to be critical, strategic, and creative human rights advocates while advancing human rights scholarship and methods and pursuing social justice in collaboration with communities and civil society.
Selection Criteria:
Applicants from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, as well as those who encounter barriers to leadership and education due to their socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or religion.
You must have a legal degree.
Generally speaking, a degree in a non-legal field even if it is followed by a master’s degree in law is insufficient for admission.
Admission is not available to applicants who have obtained a law degree through distant learning or correspondence study.
Since the LL.M. program is a full-time course of study, students are not allowed to work off campus while they are enrolled.
How to Apply:
A filled-out application submitted to LSAC for admission to the LL.M. program
One to two pages of a separate, brief essay outlining your qualities for the fellowship.
You should talk about your human rights work, both past and present, as well as your commitment to and interest in the field, career aspirations, and human rights vision.
Recommendation letters that highlight the candidate’s past efforts and prospects as a scholar, practitioner, or human rights advocate.
If they provide feedback on your human rights work and dedication, the two recommendation letters sent with the LL.M. application may also be used for the Fellowship.
If one or both of the recommendation letters for the application to the LL.M. Program fail to address your past and future interests in human rights.
A third letter of reference from a professor or human rights professional who is knowledgeable of the applicant’s human rights commitment, background, and future intentions may be submitted by the applicant via the LSAC online application.
