University of Washington Barer Institute Law Fellowship for Developing Countries (USA) 2022

The Barer Institute selects annually three to four mid-career leaders from lower to middle income countries to enroll in the Sustainable International Development LL.M. Program and serve as change makers in their home countries upon graduation.

About University of Washington

University of Washington's Department of Law opens in downtown Seattle. The school is housed in two rooms of a building known as "Old North," located at Fourth and Union. John T. Condon is appointed dean and is the only full-time professor. The first class has at least 34 students including a student of African-American heritage, a Japanese student and three women.

Barer Institute Law Fellowship

Requirements for Barer Institute Law Fellowship Qualification

Barer Institute Law Fellowship Candidate criteria include:

1. Demonstrated need in the candidate’s home country for improved legal infrastructure in the areas of rule of law and governance, human rights and/or economic development
2. A personal statement (1-2 pages) addressing the demonstrated need described above and the candidate’s commitment to and capacity for using the knowledge gained as a Barer Institute Fellow to address that need
3. A first degree in law or equivalent
4. A commitment to return to the home country
5. Strong English skills. The following minimum score is required, (test scores must be less than two years old):
   • 580 TOEFL
   • 237 TOEFLC
   • 92 TOEFLiBT
6. Evidence of leadership skills
7. At least two letters of recommendation from legal professionals in the home country
8. Official transcripts and degree statements
9. Résumé or CV

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Applicants may be required to participate in an interview via telephone or Skype.
• Please email application materials, and any questions you may have, to [email protected].

For more details, visit University of Washington website.