Racial Justice and Youth Defense Fellowship

Funding: Funded, annual stipend $70,000 (year 1) and $75,000 (year 2), plus a full tuition scholarship, subject to law school budget approval. Who can apply: Recent law school graduates and experienced attorneys (JD required, must be a member of a state bar or applying for admission) with demonstrated interest in racial justice, youth justice/defense, criminal law, civil rights, or social justice. Length: 2 years. Full tuition scholarship; works within Georgetown's Juvenile Justice Clinic/Initiative on systemic reform. Field: Youth defense, racial justice, and juvenile justice systems reform. Deadline: Nov 3, 2025 was the deadline for the 2026-2028 cohort (past); program recurs roughly biennially, so next cycle expected around Nov 2027.