Charles J. Hatfield Civil Rights & Social Justice Advocacy Fellowship

Intensive legal research and advocacy fellowship working on voting rights litigation, criminal justice reform appeals, police accountability, and wrongful conviction post-conviction relief in Louisiana.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled SULC law student with 2.8+ law GPA and completion of constitutional law
English language proficiency: Exempt
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Civil rights legal writing sample and statement of advocacy
Recommendation letters: One law faculty endorsement

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $5,000 summer legal stipend and clinical litigation expenses grant
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Endowed by the Southern University Law Center Foundation

Dates and verification

Application deadline: April 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Southern University Law Center documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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