Fellowship Program

In summer 2021, the Sarita and Claire Wright Lucas Foundation launched a Summer Fellowship Program to provide law students pursuing careers as public prosecutors with a paid summer internship opportunity in participating District Attorney’s offices. The program accepts applications from students at ABA-accredited law schools who are interested in exploring public interest careers as Prosecutors.

Fellowship Highlights

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    Substantive work in participating District Attorney’s Offices

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    A $7,000 stipend for the 10-week summer program

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    Professional development, programming and dedicated mentorship

Our District Attorney Partners

Seal of the Suffolk County District Attorney in Massachusetts, featuring scales of justice, a torch, and the words 'Commonwealth of Massachusetts'.
Seal of the Middlesex District Attorney's Office with scales of justice and red, white, and blue stars and stripes.
Official seal of the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office, featuring Lady Justice holding scales and a sword, with a courthouse in the background and words emphasizing truth, integrity, justice, and the judicial circuit.

Fellowship Awardees

  • Irene Denis

    Irene Denis

    2022

  • Alexnadra Ehoule

    Alexnadra Ehoule

    2024

  • Josianne Hamilton

    Josianne Hamilton

    2024

  • Kaylah Holmes

    Kaylah Holmes

    2025

  • Hawaolul Ibrahim

    Hawaolul Ibrahim

    2023

  • Tailayah Macklinn

    Tailayah Macklinn

    2022

  • Justine Morgan

    Justine Morgan

    2021

Frequently Asked Questions

  • ✔ U.S. Citizen
    ✔ Record of academic achievement
    ✔ Demonstrated commitment to public service

  • Your application must contain all items listed
    ✔ Complete Online Application Form
    ✔ Two (2) recommendation letters in signed and sealed envelopes
    ✔ One (1) essay (see below)
    ✔ Official transcript from current law school
    ✔ Copy of your Student Aid Report (FAFSA)
    ✔ Résumé
    ✔ Photograph (to be used if selected as Scholarship winner)
    ✔ Complete and Upload Assignment of Rights, Consent to Publish Acknowledgment

  • How to Apply

    ONLINE applications currently closed. Please note:

    • Applicants must complete the Application Online

    • Applicants must complete the Assignment of Rights & Consent to Publish Scholarship Form. Download, Print, Sign and Upload Completed Form

    • Applicants must Upload Essay (PDF Version)

    • Applicants must UPLOAD Official Transcripts to the address below.

    • Applicants must  UPLOAD 2 recommendation letters in signed and sealed envelopes

    If you are unable to complete the application or upload your supporting documents, please notify us at: info@saritaandclairefoundation.org

Fellowship Applications are currently closed

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