03. September 2025
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FASPE Law Fellowship 2026 Open for Applications
The esteemed FASPE (Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics) Law Fellowship is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort. This fully-funded, two-week program immerses law students and early-career lawyers in profound discussions of legal ethics through a historical lens, informed by the experiences of German professionals during the Nazi era.
Program Details
- **Dates**: May 22 – June 5, 2026 (Law, Business & Design & Technology streams) - **Format**: Two weeks of immersive seminars in Berlin and Poland, including visits to historic sites, daily dialogue sessions, and networking with fellows from other disciplines.
What’s Fully Funded?
FASPE covers virtually all costs to ensure equitable access, including:
- Roundtrip airfare (from anywhere globally)
- Accommodation, meals, program materials, and local transport
- A modest stipend for incidental expenses.
Who Should Apply?
Eligibility for the Law track includes:
- 2L or 3L JD students
- Recent JD graduates (since May 2019) working in legal roles
- Legal trainees or associates from non-JD systems (up to 4th year level)
Applicants should also exhibit:
- Leadership potential & ethical self-reflection
- Openness to challenging ethical discussions
- Capacity to enrich peer dialogue and demonstrate maturity in tough conversations
Application Checklist
- Online form via Submittable (personal & academic details, referees included)
- Resume/CV
- Transcripts (unofficial accepted; alternate verification allowed)
- Essay responses per program prompts
- Two recommendation letters highlighting leadership, ethical engagement, and communication—due Jan 9, 2026
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Deadline & Next Steps
Applications close on January 4, 2026. Be sure to gather your documents and begin your application early via the official FASPE portal.
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Final Thoughts
The FASPE Law Fellowship is more than an academic experience—it’s a powerful opportunity to reflect, connect, and develop ethical leadership grounded in historical accountability and professional responsibility. If you're at the start of your legal career, this fully funded program could be truly transformative.
