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 $2500 stipend.  Priority will be given to ISF scholarship recipients.

The ISF Judicial Internship Scholarship aims to support American Muslim students in accessing the privileges and responsibilities of working in a judge's chambers. The ISF Judicial Scholarship promotes and encourages diversity and inclusion in the public interest law field.

Eligibility  

1. An active member of the Muslim community,
2. Enrolled as a first-year or second-year law student at an accredited law school in the U.S.,
3. A U.S. citizen, permanent resident of the United States, or a DACA recipient,
4. Received an offer for a judicial internship from a state or federal judge,
5. Preference will be given to those not receiving funding for the judicial internship from another source.

Requirements

1. 60-Second Video Introduction
2. Resume
3. Letter of Recommendation
4. 450-word Essay Question

Benefits 

• Stipend of $2,500
• Professional leadership and law enrichment workshops throughout and after the program
• Networking opportunities
• Mentorship opportunities