Spread the Word! CHCI’s Nationally Acclaimed Law Graduate Fellowship Program Application Deadline is Approaching! Application Deadline: February 15, 2014
CHCI is seeking to offer exceptional Latino college graduates with a background in Law unparalleled exposure to a professional experience in the public policy arenas while participating in CHCI’s nationally acclaimed leadership development training program. CHCI Law Graduate Fellows also have the opportunity to publish a policy paper and develop/execute a policy summit.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must have been awarded a Juris Doctor prior to the program start date High academic achievement (3.0 GPA or higher)
- Evidence of leadership skills and potential for leadership growth
- Demonstrates commitment to public service-oriented activities
- Superior analytical skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization.
NOTE: Individuals who are seeking consideration under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival” (DACA) policy must possess an Employment Authorization Document at the time of application.
Benefits:
This nine month PAID Law Graduate Fellowship Program offers selected participants the following:
- $2,900 gross monthly stipend to help cover housing and local expenses
- Free roundtrip travel to Washington, DC
- Professional Development Funds
- Monthly metro stipends
- Optional health insurance
- Optional short-term housing
Selection Process:
The selection process is competitive; CHCI receives five applications for every one available fellowship. CHCI processes applications to identify the most qualified candidates. Applications are reviewed by a selection committee composed by Alumni, Board of Directors, and CHCI staff. Only top candidates receive an invitation for an interview. A selected number of fellows are selected annually, based on the quality of their application and their interview scores.
Online Application Instructions:
Applicants must complete the CHCI online application by February 15, 2014.
To learn more about the program, please visit the website.
Program Dates: August 2014 – May 2015