Abram Chayes

Every summer since 2001, Chayes Fellows have worked with international organizations, governments, and NGOs around the world on issues of an international scope or relevant to countries in transition.

In a series of profiles, Harvard Law Today highlights the experiences of three of the 17 Harvard Law School students who traveled the globe as Chayes International Public Service Fellows in 2019.

In 2017, more than 100 Harvard Law School students pursued summer work abroad; 19 of those students traveled to 16 countries through the Chayes International Public Service Fellowship Program.

Since 2001, a select group of Harvard Law School students have undertaken public service internships under the auspices of the Chayes International Public Service Fellowship, dedicated to the memory of HLS Professor Abram Chayes ’49. This past summer, 19 students traveled to 16 countries—the following are snapshots of several of their experiences.

Since 2001, a select group of Harvard Law School students have undertaken public service internships under the auspices of the Chayes International Public Service Fellowship. Chayes Fellows spend eight weeks working within the governments of developing nations, or with the inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations that support them.

In the summer of 2015, 19 Harvard Law School students traveled to 15 countries as Chayes International Public Service Fellows, each spending eight weeks working within the governments of developing nations, or with the inter- and non-governmental organizations that support them.

Since 2001, a select group of HLS students have undertaken public service internships under the auspices of the Chayes International Public Service Fellowship, dedicated to the memory of HLS Professor Abram Chayes '49.