Reginald F. Lewis Fellowship for Law Teaching

This fellowship is for recent law graduates who are building a path toward teaching and scholarship in law. It gives them a year in residence at Harvard Law School to focus on producing a major scholarly article, engaging deeply in legal research, and developing their academic profile.

What You’ll Get

• One-year position beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

• An annual stipend of USD 60,000.

• Full access to Harvard’s academic environment: you can audit courses, attend workshops, use the library and other school resources.

• Mentorship and collaboration with faculty, and a structured research plan agreed with a selection committee.

Who Can Apply

• Those who have law degrees (J.D., LL.M., or S.J.D.) and are recent graduates.

• Candidates with strong interest in legal scholarship and law teaching.

• Applicants who propose a publishable research project, and show promise in both research and pedagogy.

Expectations

• Produce at least one major article intended for publication.

• Be in residence at Harvard Law School for the academic year.

• Follow an agreed research schedule and participate in seminars, workshops, and legal scholarship activities.

Deadline

• Applications must be submitted by October 2, 2025.