Chayes

Hussain Awan ’25
International IDEA, Tunisia
Conducted comparative analysis – drawing on post-conflict case studies in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya – to develop a report…

Kelsey Annu-Essuman
Foundation for Human Rights Research, Uganda
Researched and drafted a policy brief on the challenges facing juveniles in pretrial detention facilities such as…

Aanchal Chugh ’21
Reprieve, United Kingdom
Researched the impact of the Sri Lankan president’s decision to end a moratorium on the death penalty. Conducted cross-jurisdictional…

Allison Beeman ’22
Commission for International Justice and Accountability, Europe
Conducted research and drafted legal memos and factual reports on transnational/war crimes, including case law…

Anoush Baghdassarian ‘22
Center for Truth and Justice, Armenia
Contributed to casebuilding efforts and testimony collection from released prisoners of war. Drafted reports to the…

Chayes Fellows have worked across the globe in a wide range of organizations on a remarkable array of projects. This page offers descriptions of their…

The Chayes International Public Service Fellowship program is administered by International Legal Studies. ILS staff members are available to discuss potential placement organizations and make…

Expectations and Support Students chosen as Chayes Fellows work with International Legal Studies staff to ensure that their placements are appropriate and that students are…

Applications for 2025 Chayes Fellowships should be submitted to the Chayes Fellowship Program, via the CARAT online application system, no later than Saturday, February 1 ,…

Chayes Fellows spend eight weeks during the summer working with  governmental or non-governmental organizations concerned with issues of an international scope or relevant to countries…

Beginning in the fall, students who are interested in the Chayes International Public Service Fellowship program may explore a number of options in order to…

The Chayes International Public Service Fellowships provide Harvard Law School students with the opportunity to spend eight weeks during the summer working with governmental or…

The process of evaluating placement options, applying for a Chayes Fellowship, and finalizing summer plans begins in November and continues into the spring. Early November…

HLS J.D. students who have completed at least one year of law school by the coming summer, and HLS S.J.D. students in residence, are eligible…

Abram Chayes, Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law Emeritus, taught at Harvard for more than 40 years. He served as legal advisor to the State Department…