HOPE Summer Public Interest Opportunities

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There are three distinct summer public interest opportunities available for students at Miami Law through the HOPE: (1) HOPE Summer Fellowships; (2) Public Interest Summer Fellowships; and (3) the African Probate & Policy Initiative.

(1) HOPE Summer Fellowships:

• All 1Ls and 2Ls who are in good academic standing are eligible to apply.
• Fellows must complete a minimum of 360 hours of work over a period of no less than 9 weeks.
• Fellows have an ongoing reporting and feedback commitment throughout the duration of their placement consisting of weekly journals and weekly article reviews followed by group discussions.
• Each Fellow receives a $5,000 stipend for otherwise uncompensated work at a public interest agency.
• Fellows do not receive school credit for the work.
• Placements are at the local, national, and international levels, and some students may be eligible for travel assistance based on location and need.
• To apply or for more information visit the HOPE Fellows webpage.

(2) HOPE Summer Public Interest Fellowships:

• All 1Ls who are in good academic standing are eligible to apply.
• Fellows must complete a minimum of 35 hours per week over the course of 8 weeks.
• This highly competitive program includes a public interest law seminar and a legal research and writing project for which Fellows receive a $2,500 stipend and 3 academic credits.
• Fellows may choose among the following local Miami public interest agencies: Americans for Immigrant Justice; Catholic Charities; Legal Aid Services of Broward County; Legal Aid Society of the Dade County Bar Association; Legal Services of Greater Miami; and the Public Defender’s Office.
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(3) African Probate & Policy Initiative:

• All 1Ls and 2Ls who are in good academic standing are eligible to apply.
• The Initiative provides students with an intensive summer experience of human rights coursework and experiential learning opportunities.
• The Initiative is a 4- or 6-credit program apportioned as follows: 2-credit workshop pre-departure class with a Pass/Fail exam; 2-credit seminar to fulfill the writing requirement; and an optional 2-credit externship.
• Students are responsible for securing their own flights, and must pay for all related travel expenses.
• Students who participate in the African Probate & Policy Initiative are not eligible for a HOPE Summer Fellowship or for a Public Interest Summer Fellowship.
• To apply or for more information visit the African Probate & Policy Initiative webpage.