Bard College is currently accepting applications for the Anthony Lester Fellowships 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Bard College Anthony Lester Fellowships
The Anthony Lester Fellowships support lawyers or law students who would like to undertake practical fieldwork in human rights and the rule of law outside of their country of residence. These fellowships enable lawyers and law students early in their careers to work on a project that helps effect practical change and are designed for those who may not otherwise have this opportunity.
Benefits of Bard College Anthony Lester Fellowships
- Fellows will receive a stipend of $25,000 for a project lasting at least three months.
Bard College Anthony Lester Fellowships Requirements
- Applicants must be early-careers lawyers or law students.
- The fellowship is open to individuals from all countries.
- The proposed project should focus on the promotion of the rule of law or human rights.
- The project must involve fieldwork (pratical work) and not academic research.
- The project should be conducted in a country different from the applicant's own.
- The fellowship is idea for individuals at a pivotal stage in their careers where the experience will significantly impact their professional trajectory.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
13 February, 2026
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