The Supreme Court Fellows Commission, a panel appointed by the Chief Justice, selects the Fellows. The Commission seeks outstanding individuals from diverse professions and academic backgrounds, including law, the social and behavioral sciences, public and business administration, systems research and analysis, communications, and the humanities. Professionals who will receive long-term career benefits from the experience and who are interested in improving both the operation of the federal judicial process and the public's understanding of it are best suited for the fellowship.
As competition is intense, a degree of self-screening, according to the following criteria, is advisable. Candidates must have:
Fellows must be bright, energetic, and highly motivated; original and flexible in their thinking; articulate speakers and capable writers; able to prepare quality staff work within tight deadlines; personable, discreet, trustworthy, and committed to serving the federal judiciary.
The commissioners will choose approximately eight finalists who will visit Washington as guests of the program on February 26-27, 2009, for an orientation session, reception, and individual interviews with the Commission. Immediately thereafter, the Commission selects the fellows for the fellowship year.
The commissioners will choose approximately eight finalists who will visit Washington as guests of the program in mid February 2009 for an orientation session, reception, and individual interviews with the Commission. Immediately thereafter, the Commission selects the fellows for the fellowship year.
Fellowship applications can be submitted by mail or online. Mailed applications must be postmarked by the November 11, 2008, deadline. Online applications must be received by the November 11, 2008, deadline.
Applications must include the following:
Administrative Director
Supreme Court Fellows Program
Room 5
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington, D.C. 20543
"For a con law professor, it was like being at the center of the universe."
Thomas E. Baker
Professor of Law, Florida International University College of Law
SCFP Annual Events
February 26-27, 2009