Cochran Fellowship Application

NSBHF’s Cochran Fellowship in civil rights law is one of the most selective post-graduate legal fellowships in the country and attracts exceptional applicants committed to social justice.

The application period for the 2027-2029 Cochran Fellowship has closed. Please check back here in Fall 2027 for information on the application period for the 2028-2030 cohort.

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Apply for the Cochran Fellowship

To apply for the Cochran Fellowship, complete the form below and upload your application in a single PDF with the required material in the following order:

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter (discussing your commitment to civil rights/social justive and your long-term goals)
  3. Transcript
  4. Writing Sample
  5. List of References

To apply, upload the following documents in a single PDF and in the following order: 1) Resume; 2) Cover Letter (discussing your commitment to civil rights/social justice and you long-term goals); 3)Transcript; 4) Writing Sample; and 5) List of References.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.