NBPA Foundation Fellowship Program
Fellowship Description:
In an effort to strengthen the pipeline of minority prosecutors across the nation, the NBPA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has established a Fellowship Program. The goal of the program is to promote diversity in prosecutors’ offices by building a pipeline of Black law students entering a career in prosecution. The program is targeted towards Black law students,entering their third year of law school, who have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in criminal prosecution.
The Foundation Fellowship Program provides placement and financial assistance in the amount of $5,000 to law students interested in participating in a non-paid internship at a prosecutor’s office. In 2021, the Foundation launched its inaugural class and partnered with local/state prosecuting offices and law schools to recruit and place eligible students in competitive 8 – 10 week summer internship programs across the country.
Qualifications
- Must be a rising 3L
- Must have bar clearance to practice in court under the supervision of a licensed attorney
- Must have a demonstrated interest in a career in prosecution
Preferred Course Work
- Criminal Procedure
- Evidence
- Skills based courses such as: trial advocacy, negotiations, interviewing, etc.
Required Documentation
- Offer letter (if available)
- Statement of Interest
Timeline for Application Process*
February 1 Fellowship applications open
February 29 Deadline to apply
April 1 Fellowship recipients are notified
*These dates are subject to change but the application timeline will generally be consistent with the dates provided above.
Meet the 2023 NBPA Foundation Fellows
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