The Program also administers the Binladin Scholarship Fund, which funds scholarships for students from predominantly Muslim countries. Islamic Legal Studies Program. Public interest work is defined broadly by the Selection Committee to encompass all law-related work that serves a distinct public purpose and involves a significant financial sacrifice. It especially encourages applications from minority candidates and prospective law teachers who will enhance the diversity of the profession. The Fellowships require the preparation of a major article for publication and provide an opportunity for the Fellows to audit courses and work with a faculty mentor.
Fellows receive a stipend, office, and provision for other expenses.
Ellen Adolph, Griswold 200. The Reginald F. Lewis Fund supports a number of Winter Term and Summer Fellowships for students at Harvard Law School. Funds are available for a limited number of research and clinical projects to be conducted during the Winter Term and for summer fellowships of eight to ten weeks. The awards will go to students travelling overseas to do work in the fields of law and development, environmental law, and international business. Notice of application deadlines will appear in the Adviser.