SFS

All aid programs described in this web site depend on the availability and allocation of funds to support them. The Law School reserves the right…

It’s never too early to start planning ahead! We hope that the links outlined below will be of service as you begin to map out…

New applicants with LIPP-qualifying employment can enter the program at any time by submitting a New Application along with the supporting documentation described below. New…

Many Harvard Law School graduates choose to work in lower-paying public service or private sector positions. Given a significant educational debt burden, such choices might…

We’re here to help We understand that your decision to attend law school means you’ve committed to investing in your future: intellectually, professionally, and financially.

This section of our website is designed for prospective and admitted students, offering a concise overview of various aspects of the integrated financial aid program…

Required forms for all SPIF participants: Employer Response FormSupervisor Evaluation and Time LogSite Evaluation: Completed in Helios Required forms for Federal Work Study…

SPIF Loan Eligibility Harvard Law students who are recipients of SPIF during the summer are eligible to request a SPIF loan in the amount of…

Federal Work Study Federal Work Study wages are taxable and subject to federal, state, and local tax withholding. FWS recipients will receive a W-2 from…

ALL SPIF eligible positions qualify for HLS Pro Bono credit so long as the work is legal work, supervised by a licensed attorney, and performed…

In order to ensure that the resources available for SPIF are distributed equitably among all SPIF recipients, a funding cap is used. The funding cap…

For the Summer Public Interest Funding program, public interest work is defined as law related positions in government agencies, non-profit organizations, and their international equivalents.

Current JD candidates who are in their first or second year, or in an approved joint degree program through which they will be on campus…

There are several sources of funding which may be combined with SPIF funds up to the funding cap that are specific to HLS students. Students must…

Supplemental funding is a way to increase your summer income as much as possible; we strongly suggest all interested students apply for both SPIF and…

SPIF utilizes a combination of Federal Work Study (FWS) and Summer Stipend funds as a mechanism to distribute funding based on eligibility guidelines. While a student’s eligibility…

SPIF policies are reviewed annually and are in place to ensure the equitable disbursement of funding. All aid programs described in this web site depend…

Applicants for SPIF are eligible for up to $9,000 in funding for 12 weeks of work. The maximum SPIF amount is based on 12 weeks…

Participation 428 recipients of SPIF in summer 2023 316 1Ls100 2Ls12 SJDs In the summer of 2023, SPIF was disbursed to 130 students who were…

To apply for SPIF funding, please follow the steps below. If you have any questions about the process please contact the SPIF Office directly.

The mission of SPIF is to support substantive law-related public service summer employment under the supervision of a legal professional in a non-profit, government, NGO,…