A reminder to 3Ls and judicial clerks about the approaching deadlines for two wonderful fellowship opportunities.

David A. Grossman Fund Fellowship
January 5, 2026, 5:00 pm  ET
The DAG Fund awards a $65,000 fellowship to one HLS student or alum on a judicial clerkship who demonstrates exceptional promise as a public interest attorney to work at an existing nonprofit using a community-based lawyering model.

Seaman-Plancher Legal Aid Fund Fellowship
January 5, 2026, 5:00 pm  ET
The SPLA Fund awards a $65,000 fellowship to one HLS student or alum on a judicial clerkship who demonstrates exceptional promise as a public interest attorney to work at either a legal aid organization or at an organization serving clients and communities impacted by the criminal legal system, with preference for innocence work.

Students/graduates applying for a PSVF Org-Based Fellowship need to ensure any requests to change the MOU are submitted by January 12, 2026 and to make an appointment with an OPIA adviser by January 21, 2026 to discuss the job search process.  
 
Watch or listen to our PSVF info session to learn more about these fellowships and the application process.