Partially Funded Fellowship for Female Researchers at Georgetown University in the United States

Georgetown University invites all females with a passion and interest in women’s human rights advocacy to a funded fellowship opportunity, in order to train women’s human rights lawyers from Africa who are committed to returning home to their countries in order to advance the status of women and girls in their own countries throughout their careers. It is approximately 14 months long (from July of the first year through August of the following year). You will have the chance to learn about different advocacy strategies to advance women’s human rights.

If you get this fellowship, you will have:

• The tuition for the Foundations of:
• American Law and Legal Education Course (a U.S. $5,000 benefit).
• The LL.M. degree (a U.S. $66,650 benefit) at the Georgetown University Law Center
• Professional development training.
• Leadership training.

Please note:

• You must be prepared to cover the costs of all additional expenses (such as their visas, travel, housing, health insurance, books, etc.).

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You must follow the following criteria:

• You must be a women’s human rights lawyer from Africa in order to be considered. 
• You must hold an LL.B. or other law degree. A preference is given to candidates who:
• are currently living and working in Africa.
• do not already have a Masters’ Degree. 
• The strongest applicants tend to be about five to ten years out of law school, but those with less or more experience will be considered. 
• All people who are committed to women’s rights are strongly encouraged to apply, regardless of gender identity.
• You must commit to return home to your own countries upon completion of the Fellowship and to use your best professional efforts to advance women’s human rights throughout your careers.  
• Have strong English language skills, both written and oral.
• Be proficient in using computers for drafting papers and conducting research. 
• You must be prepared to enter a very demanding course of study.
• You are required to produce a Masters’ Thesis totaling no fewer than 40 pages, including several drafts with intense research, writing, and editing. 
• Successful completion of the program requires exceptional focus and very hard work. 

About Georgetown Law:

Georgetown Law began modestly in the 19th century when the directors of Georgetown University recommended the establishment of a separate department to train lawyers. It was the first law school created by a Jesuit institution of higher learning in the United States. In the fall of 1870, with high expectations and a tenuous financial structure, Georgetown’s law school enrolled 25 students from 12 states. Today, the Law Center boasts the nation’s top-ranked clinical program, advanced degree programs, and world-renowned centers, and institutes.

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