Francis D. Murnaghan, Jr. Appellate Advocacy Fellowship

Who can apply: Recent law school graduates who have completed a judicial clerkship, passed a state bar exam, and are eligible for bar admission by the fellowship start date; demonstrable commitment to social justice required. Length: 1 year. Direct mentorship from experienced appellate attorneys; briefing and oral argument experience in state and federal appellate courts. Field: Law. Deadline: 2026-2027 cohort deadline was October 24, 2025, with interviews mid-November 2025; next cycle (2027-2028) expected to open around October 2026.