Berkeley Law Foundation Post-Graduate Fellowship

Recent law graduates and new lawyers nationwide may submit a proposal for a one-year public interest legal project serving disadvantaged or underrepresented communities. BLF traditionally awards one to two grants per year for full-time work; projects may be located anywhere in the United States.

The full-time grant has been approximately $50,000 for the last three years, though the exact amount depends on available funds. Grantees generally begin work in fall after selection in early May.

Complete proposals with budget, host support letter, and two recommendations are emailed to blfgrants@gmail.com; the 2026-2027 cycle deadline was January 16, 2026. Finalists interview in April.

The Berkeley Law Foundation has funded public interest projects since 1976 and is run by Berkeley Law alumni and students.