[Call for Applications] Squire Patton Boggs Foundation Fellowships – Summer 2026

The Squire Patton Boggs Foundation Fellowship Program offers financial support to law students pursuing summer internships in public service, including roles in government or non-profit organizations working in public interest law or public policy.

The Foundation seeks to recognize students with a demonstrated commitment to public interest and public service, as reflected in their academic record, professional and life experiences, prior engagement (including internships or military service, where applicable), and their motivation for pursuing a public service–oriented legal career.

Available Fellowships (students may apply to one or both):

• Sustained Impact Fellowship with Human Rights Watch
  • Grant: USD 5,500
  • Deadline: 10 February 2026 (12:00 noon)
  • Description: One Fellow will be selected from nominees across participating law schools. The Fellow will work with Human Rights Watch (HRW) on one or more projects defined by HRW. Applicants must explain their motivation for this specific Fellowship and how their background prepares them for human rights advocacy.
• Public Policy Fellowship
  • Grant: USD 5,500
  • Deadline: 31 March 2026 (12:00 noon)
  • Description: Multiple Fellows may be selected. Internships may be undertaken with an eligible non-profit organization or government institution, subject to approval by the School and in accordance with the Foundation’s criteria.
  • Positions with for-profit organizations or involving partisan political work are not eligible.

Selection Process
Fellows are selected by Sciences Po Law School for nomination to the Squire Patton Boggs Foundation, which makes the final determination.

Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted via the two dedicated online application forms, available at the following links:

• Sustained Impact Fellowship Application (Due at noon on 10 February)
• Public Policy Fellowship Application (Due at noon on 31 March)

More details about our Fellowships are included in the overview documentation and on the Squire Patton Boggs Foundation web page and in the recently published 25th anniversary brochure.

Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Kyle Schneider (kyle.schneider@sciencespo.fr).