Human Rights

Applications Open for Anthony Lester Fellowships

The Human Rights Project at Bard College has launched the Anthony Lester Fellowships, which support lawyers or law students undertaking practical fieldwork in human rights and the rule of law. These fellowships will enable individuals to undertake a project that helps effect practical change and are designed for those who may not otherwise have this opportunity.

The fellowships honor the memory and legacy of Anthony Lester QC (Lord Lester of Herne Hill), one of Britain’s most distinguished human rights lawyers. As a young lawyer, he twice visited the American South during the civil rights movement and wrote a report on race relations. His experiences there inspired his pioneering work as a barrister and legislator.

The Anthony Lester Fellowships are intended to support lawyers and law students anywhere in the world who are early in their careers so they can undertake a project of their choosing that helps affect positive, practical change in relation to the rule of law and human rights. The fellowships are designed to support those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to undertake practical fieldwork overseas, for a minimum period of 3 months. The fellowships are administered by the Human Rights Project at Bard College and are supported by OSUN.

Please email inquiries to [email protected]

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Deadline to apply is Thursday, March 28

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