JD Civitas ChildLaw Fellows Program
The ChildLaw Fellows program is for students who seek a law degree with the intent to advocate for children after they graduate. Fellows receive $24,000 in scholarship assistance over three years, internship experience, and an interdisciplinary course of study that provides the knowledge and skills required to become leaders in the profession working on behalf of children and families.
Each year Loyola selects up to ten ChildLaw Fellows from among students entering the full-time JD class. To date, nearly two hundred ChildLaw Fellows have graduated from the program and are making a difference in the lives of children around the world.
Admitted full-time, first-year students may apply to the program by submitting an application by March 15 that includes:
- Completed application form*
- Resume
- Essay
- Letter of recommendation**
*Fellowship applications may be submitted at the same time as a candidate’s admission to Loyola’s School of Law or thereafter.
**The letter of recommendation may be from the same recommender for both your application for admission and application for fellowship, but individual copies must be submitted with each application.
Selection Criteria
ChildLaw Fellows are selected on the basis of academic ability, leadership potential, and a commitment to children’s welfare. Diversity of background and experience is highly valued.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ChildLaw Fellows program is for students who seek a law degree with the intent to advocate for children after they graduate. Fellows receive $24,000 in scholarship assistance over three years, internship experience, and an interdisciplinary course of study that provides the knowledge and skills required to become leaders in the profession working on behalf of children and families.
Each year Loyola selects up to ten ChildLaw Fellows from among students entering the full-time JD class. To date, nearly two hundred ChildLaw Fellows have graduated from the program and are making a difference in the lives of children around the world.
Admitted full-time, first-year students may apply to the program by submitting an application by March 15 that includes:
- Completed application form*
- Resume
- Essay
- Letter of recommendation**
*Fellowship applications may be submitted at the same time as a candidate’s admission to Loyola’s School of Law or thereafter.
**The letter of recommendation may be from the same recommender for both your application for admission and application for fellowship, but individual copies must be submitted with each application.
Selection Criteria
ChildLaw Fellows are selected on the basis of academic ability, leadership potential, and a commitment to children’s welfare. Diversity of background and experience is highly valued.