The Samuel J. Heyman Fellowship Program at Seton Hall University School of Law is funded by a generous gift from Mr. Samuel J. Heyman (1939-2009). After graduating from Harvard Law School in 1963, Mr. Heyman served as an Assistant Attorney General under Robert Kennedy and later as Chief Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Mr. Heyman found his time in public service to be a rewarding and enriching experience. He went on to become a successful businessman and a noted philanthropist. One of his most cherished goals was encouraging gifted young lawyers to bring their talents to federal public service. Seton Hall Law School is proud to join with Mr. Heyman in this noble cause.

Launched in 2006, the Samuel J. Heyman Fellowship Program encourages federal public service by offering students and recent graduates support and mentorship. The Samuel J. Heyman Fellowship Program offers opportunities for recent graduates and current students from Seton Hall Law School. Heyman Fellows are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to federal public service and encourage others to join this career path. Since its founding, 17 students and alumni have been named Heyman Fellows.

SUMMER FELLOWSHIP FOR CURRENT STUDENTS

Each year, the Heyman Fellowship Program will provide a $4,500 summer grant each for six students who commit themselves to a full-time unpaid internship with a federal government agency. The Fellow cannot be a current employee of the federal government. A student is an eligible applicant if he/she is entering the second, third, or in the case of part-time day or evening students, fourth year at Seton Hall University School of Law. Both judicial placements and externships (academic credit) are not eligible for Heyman Summer Fellowships.

To be considered for a Heyman Summer Fellowship, the following materials must be received in hard copy ONLY by Monday, May 2, 2011 by 5:00 P.M.

1. Personal Statement: One-paged typed statement explaining your commitment and dedication to federal public service (double spaced);
2. Resume;
   
3. Unofficial Law School Transcript
4. One Letter of Recommendation (application will be accepted without a recommendation letter; however, the recommendation letter must be received no later than May 9, 2011).
   
5. Completed Application Form

Applications are now available. To apply, click here.

Please submit all required materials to:
Office of Career Services

POST-GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP FOR RECENT GRADUATES

Heyman Post-Graduate Fellowships are for Seton Hall Law School graduates who have accepted a full-time position with a federal government agency. The Heyman Post-Graduate applicant may qualify for a $10,000 one-time grant and/or loan repayment assistance amounting up to $30,000 over a three year period while employed by the federal government. The grant must be received by the selected Heyman Post-Graduate Fellow prior to the start of his/her employment with the federal government. The Post-Graduate Fellow cannot be a current employee of the federal government. Judicial Clerkships are not eligible for Heyman Post-Graduate Fellowships.

In 2011, the Heyman Fellowship Program will award two Post-Graduate Fellowships. Graduates from the 2001 through the 2011 classes are eligible.

To be considered for a Heyman Post-Graduate Fellowship, the following materials must be received in hard copy ONLY by Monday, May 2, 2011 by 5:00 P.M.

1. Personal Statement: One-paged typed statement explaining your commitment and dedication to federal public service (double spaced);
2. Resume;
   
3. Unofficial Law School Transcript
   
4. Two Letters of Recommendation
   
5. Completed Application Form

Applications are now available. To apply, click here.

Please submit all required materials to:
Office of Career Services

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