The Kauffman Legal Research Fellowship

New York University School Of Law

Jacobson Leadership Program in Law and Business

The Kauffman Legal Research Fellowship

New York University School of Law

New York University School of Law is proud to announce the Kauffman Legal Research Fellowship, which will be offered for the second time in the academic year of 2010 - 2011. The purpose of the fellowship is to promote research and curriculum development in subjects related to law, innovation, and economic growth. The Fellowship is open to law school graduates with the strongest credentials and most exciting ideas.

The Kauffman Legal Research Fellowship Program is being administered by NYU School of Law under the auspices of the Jacobson Leadership Program in Law and Business. Fellows are expected to produce a substantial piece of work during their time at the Law School. A proposed plan for the Fellowship year - specifying the need for the project, goals to be met by the project, how the goals will further the understanding of innovation and growth, and a timeline - will provide the basis for applications. Fellows will work on their project and participate in activities of the Leadership Program and other faculty workshops and colloquia.

The Fellow will benefit from the mentorship of Leadership Program Faculty Directors Helen S. Scott, Professor of Law, and Gerald Rosenfeld, Clinical Professor of Business at NYU Stern and Deputy Chairman of Rothschild North America. Kauffman Fellows receive a stipend, anticipated to be approximately $45,000 for the coming academic year, as well as health insurance, a conference and book allotment, and space to work in the Law School. The fellowship will be granted to one fellow each year for three years.

A Selection Committee comprised of Law School faculty and members of the Leadership Program's Advisory Board will select the fellows. Projects will be selected for funding based upon the potential of their research to enable a more robust and nuanced understanding of the relationships between law, innovation, and growth. Fellows will be chosen on the basis of their demonstrated academic excellence, their commitment to scholarship and policymaking, and the quality and feasibility of the proposed project.

The application deadline for the Kauffman Legal Research Fellowship is Monday, March 15, 2010. The Fellowship will last for one year, from September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2011. Applications should include: A short statement describing prior experiences that demonstrate applicant's interest in law and entrepreneurship, and aspirations for future work in this area, as well as the Project proposal and plan. Applications should also include: Curriculum vitae; Law school transcript; Copies of any publications; two Letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the candidate's academic or professional qualifications. Applications should be sent to the attention of:

Jamie Peterson

Peterson@exchange.law.nyu.edu
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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