LL.M. Programs

What is covered?

• 50% tuition scholarship
• A research or practical skills internship, and
• A faculty mentor

Eligibility Requirements

The Information Justice Fellowship provides a 50% tuition scholarship, research or practical skills internship and faculty mentor for a small group of outstanding applicants to the LL.M in IP in one or more of the following categories:

• Current government or intergovernmental officials who will return to public service;
• Students with a clearly demonstrated commitment to public interest or government work after graduation;
• Students with a research focus and a defined project to pursue while at AUWCL;
• Applicants from developing countries or diverse or disadvantaged backgrounds.   

To apply

• Submit a completed application along with supporting documents before application deadline.
• Please submit a separate fellowship application essay describing in more detail your specific public interest goals, qualifications and particular interest in any of PIJIP's projects.
• We highly value recommendations from academics or public interest organizations who are familiar with PIJIP’s work. We also encourage provision of a writing sample.
• Applicants who do not receive the Information Justice Fellowship will be considered for a Merit Scholarship.

Application Deadline

May 1 (fall); October 1 (spring)

Eligibility Requirements: Offered to students with strong academic performance in law school, and/or prior legal work experience. All applicants are automatically considered for a Merit Scholarship when they submit their application. This scholarship decision will be made concurrently with the admissions decision.