American Constitution Society’s 2019 National Lawyer Convening on October 17–19, in Atlanta, GA is offering a Public Interest Fellowship scholarship. The scholarship covers travel (airfare, rail, or mileage) and registration costs for public interest and government attorneys earning $100,000 or less.

The Convening offers the opportunity to celebrate our progressive legal community and empower attendees to be progressive champions and partners in their communities. Confirmed speakers include Hon. Kim Jolson (S.D. Ohio), Hon. Beverly Martin (11th Cir.), Hon. Carlton Reeves (S.D. Miss.), Nancy Abudu, Jarrett Adams, Stephen Bright, Conchita Cruz, Barb McQuade, Neil Kinkopf, Josie Duffy Rice, Eric Segall, Elliot Williams, and more.

 

The deadline to apply is September 17, 2019. If you have questions about the salary cutoff or the scholarship application in general, please contact Candice Isaac at candiceacslaw@gmail.com.  Applications are reviewed on a rolling case-by-case basis.  Please consider applying. 

You can learn more about ACS here: https://www.acslaw.org.