We make every effort to take fellows' aptitudes and interests into account in assigning placements. Fellows also write articles for the Docket on some issue relating to serving the underrepresented, and they organize projects to promote awareness of poverty issues and public interest law among the law school community. Fellows must take a three-credit course in poverty law in the fall semester. Fellows must work an average of ten hours per week at their internship. Many fellows work more.
Applicants fill out a short application form, and write a brief essay.
These forms and final information will be available at CGR late in the fall semester. The application deadline will be in the first week of the spring semester. Unless the number of applicants is so large that it is not feasible, we interview every applicant. We evaluate applicants in terms of their relevant experiences and activities, demonstrated commitment to pro bono or public interest activities, demonstrated academic ability, writing ability, and interest in public service law. In most years, we have more than ten applicants who really deserve a fellowship based on these criteria.