FASPE Law Fellowship Program 2026

The FASPE Law Fellowship Program 2026 is now accepting applications. This prestigious program offers an opportunity for law professionals and students to explore the ethical responsibilities of their profession through historical and interdisciplinary perspectives.

📖 About FASPE Law Fellowship

The FASPE Law Fellowship examines the motivations and conduct of German lawyers and judges during the Nazi era, helping participants understand their roles and responsibilities as legal professionals. Fellows are encouraged to confront ethical issues currently facing the legal profession and their communities.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: September 13, 2025
• Application Deadline: January 4, 2026
• Category: Fellowship
• Opportunity Locations: Pakistan, Poland
• Sponsor Organization: Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE)

🎁 Benefits of FASPE Law Fellowship

• Fully funded fellowship covering all program costs.
• Travel with Business Fellows to participate in interdisciplinary seminars, joint meals, and activities.
• Opportunities to work in large law firms, corporations, courts, government posts, and more after completing the fellowship.
• Build long-lasting professional networks and friendships.
• Become part of formal and informal networks that support career success.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

1. For JD Students:
   • Enrolled as a 2L or 3L JD student at the time of application.
2. For JD Graduates:
   • Working in the legal profession (including clerkships) with a JD degree earned no earlier than May 2019.
3. For Non-Postgraduate Law Education Systems:
   • Completed legal education and currently a trainee or associate (no more senior than a 4th-year associate).

Desired Qualities:

• At a formative stage in their professional careers.
• Open-minded, self-reflective, and demonstrate leadership potential.
• Capable of influencing their field and contributing to the Fellowship.
• Committed to engaging in respectful discussions on controversial issues in small group settings.

Inclusivity:

FASPE values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including diverse religious, political, socioeconomic, and gender identities.

📄 Required Documents

Applicants must prepare and submit the following:

• Application Form
• Resume
• Transcript
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Answers to essay questions

📅 Application Process

To apply, visit the FASPE Law Fellowship application portal and complete the application form.

Application Deadline:

January 4, 2026

For more information, visit the official FASPE Law Fellowship website.

• FASPE Fellowships are fully funded.
• Law Fellows travel with Business Fellows to deepen their understanding of professional roles through joint meals and activities, as well as multiple interdisciplinary seminars.
• FAPSE Law fellows will be able to work at large law firms and corporations, serve as law clerks in state, federal, and international courts, work as prosecutors and public defenders, and hold a variety of government posts after finishing the Fellowship.
• Fellows build long-lasting ties and profound friendships throughout time as a result of their shared FASPE experience.
• Law Fellows are part of both formal and informal networks that support their success in their professions.