The ISF Public Interest Legal Fellowship will fund one year of legal work at a public interest, non-profit organization for a recent law school graduate. This fellowship will be a foundational launching point for new attorneys who are passionate about pursuing social justice through the law.
Applicants must have secured a host organization and designed a project proposal with the host for this application. ISF will pay $70,000 to the host organization for the fellow's salary. If the host's salary for attorneys with the fellow's experience is higher than $70,000, the host must make up the difference so that the fellow is getting paid according to the host’s payment scale.
Eligibility
- An active member of the Muslim community,
- Graduated from law school within the last three years,
- A U.S. citizen, permanent resident of the United States, or a DACA recipient,
- Have taken or plan to take the bar exam by July 2025,
- Have not held a full-time, permanent public interest legal position (i.e., a job that required a J.D.) before applying for this fellowship, and
- Have secured a host organization and developed a project proposal with the host.
Requirements
- Letter of commitment from your host organization
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- Two 500-word essay Questions
Benefits
- Salary of $70,000
- Professional leadership and law enrichment workshops throughout and after the program
- Networking opportunities
- Mentorship opportunities
Program Timeline
- February to March 24th - Accepting Applications
- March to April - Application Reviews
- April - Video Interviews
- May - Fellowship Awarded
- Fall 2025 - Fellowship starts
Application Deadline: March 24th
The ISF Judicial Internship Scholarship offers funding for law students who will intern with a state or federal judge this summer. This scholarship is for law students not receiving funding for their judicial internship from other sources. Eligible applicants who have been offered a judicial internship of at least 8-weeks can apply for this $3000 stipend. Priority will be given to ISF scholarship recipients.
The ISF Judicial Internship Scholarship aims to support law students in accessing the opportunities and responsibilities of working in a judge's chambers.
Eligibility
- An active member of the Muslim community,
- Enrolled as a first-year or second-year law student at an accredited law school in the U.S.,
- A U.S. citizen, permanent resident of the United States, or a DACA recipient,
- Received an offer for a judicial internship from a state or federal judge,
- Preference will be given to those not receiving funding for the judicial internship from another source.
Requirements
- 60-Second Video Introduction
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation
- 450-word Essay Question
Benefits
- Stipend of $3,000
- Professional leadership and law enrichment workshops throughout and after the program
- Networking opportunities
- Mentorship opportunities