John J. Curtin, Jr. Fellowship (Curtin Justice Fund)

Funding: $3,500 stipend (three fellowships awarded). Who can apply: Open to all law students (JD candidates, a graduate-level program); first-year law students especially encouraged. Must secure a placement with a qualifying bar association or legal services program serving homeless/indigent clients. US-based programs/applicants. Length: Minimum 8 continuous weeks between May 1 and September 1 (summer). None beyond stipend specified. Field: Homelessness services and housing-first fellowships, legal aid for people experiencing homelessness. Deadline: Rolling; historically closes late March (2026 cycle deadline reported as Friday, March 27, 2026).