2026–2027 Reginald F. Lewis Fellowship for Law Teaching – Harvard Law School

Harvard Law School is now accepting applications for the Reginald F. Lewis Fellowship for Law Teaching, with an appointment beginning July 1, 2026.

The Fellowship is intended to support a recent law graduate who has shown a strong interest in legal scholarship and is preparing for a career in law teaching.

Fellowship Details

• Term: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

• Funding: $60,000 annual stipend

• Location: Full‑time residency at Harvard Law School

• Commitments:
  • Produce at least one major scholarly article for publication
  • Participate in courses and faculty workshops
  • Follow a research schedule developed with the Lewis Committee

Eligibility

• Open to applicants holding a J.D., LL.M, or S.J.D. at the time of application

Application Package

Applicants must submit:

• Curriculum vitae or résumé

• Research and writing proposal (up to 4 pages)

• Statement of interest in teaching and scholarship (up to 4 pages)

• Academic transcripts

• Two letters of reference (to be uploaded directly by recommenders)

Important Dates

• Deadline: Thursday, October 2, 2025

• Both the application and letters of reference must be received by this date

About the Fellowship

The Reginald F. Lewis Fellowship was established through the generosity of Reginald F. Lewis (HLS ’68) and Loida Nicolas-Lewis. Mr. Lewis, founder of TLC Beatrice Foods International and author of Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?, left a lasting legacy that continues through this fellowship, supporting future leaders in legal scholarship and teaching.