University Of Washington Barer Institute Law Fellowship for Developing Countries 2024

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.

The Barer Institute focuses on the multidisciplinary role of law in promoting improved outcomes in governance and multi-dimensional development. The goal of the Institute is to utilize lawyers as leaders in providing solutions to pressing development challenges in low and lower-middle income countries.

• Table of Content
• About University of Washington
• Barer Institute Law Fellowship
• Requirements for Barer Institute Law Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

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. A personal statement (1-2 pages) addressing the 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 and the candidate’s commitment to and capacity for using the knowledge gained as a Barer Institute Fellow to address that need.
2. A first degree in law or equivalent.
3. A commitment to return to the home country or region for at least three years after completing the Barer Fellowship.
4. Strong English skills. Candidates must meet the English Proficiency Requirements explained in UW Graduate School Policy 3.2.
5. Evidence of leadership skills.
6. At least two letters of recommendation from legal professionals in the home country.
7. Official transcripts and degree statements.
8. Résumé or CV.

Finalists will be required to participate in an interview via telephone or Zoom.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

After the Barer Fellowship finalists are identified, the Barer Fellowship may pay their UW $85 application fee for the Sustainable International Development LL.M. program.

Please email application materials, and any questions you may have, to [email protected].

Applicants to the Barer Institute Fellowship program need not apply directly for admission to the Sustainable International Development LLM Program. However, applicants who would like to be considered for admission to the SID LLM program and the possibility of a full or partial tuition scholarship support (without full fellowship support) may also apply for admission to the Sustainable International Development LLM program.

For more details, visit University Of Washington website.