Harvard Law School's National Security Law & Policy Initiative (NSLPI) invites applications for a one-year NSLPI Fellowship with an annualized salary of $60,000 (plus benefits) and the possibility of renewal for a second year, based on business needs and funding. Eligible applicants are promising national security law scholars with strong academic records who have a desire to teach and potential for success on the legal academic job market. The fellowship combines time to work independently on scholarship with responsibilities related to the NSLPI. The fellow will assist the NSPLI Faculty Director with conferences, seminars, and other events and work closely with NSLPI affiliates, other HLS faculty, staff, and students to bolster HLS's vibrant intellectual community through national security-related programming. The successful candidate will be comfortable in an academic environment that requires high levels of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment. A J.D., L.L.M or S.J.D. degree is required. This position is based on campus in Cambridge, MA and begins in summer or fall 2026 (by mutual agreement) with an end date of June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension based on business need and funding.

Applicants should submit:

1) a comprehensive résumé or curriculum vitae; 2) a detailed cover letter describing your interest in the fellowship and relevant experience with national security law and policy; 3) a law school transcript; 4) two letters of recommendation (uploaded directly by the recommenders through the online application process), and 5) two writing samples. Only complete applications will be considered. Letters of recommendation must be received for an application to be complete. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For more information and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/nslpi (or https://hls.harvard.edu ). Please direct any questions to NationalSecurityFellowship@law.harvard.edu . Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination . We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy . Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Please note that Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees. As may be appropriate, the Academic and Faculty Affairs Administrator will work with the Harvard International Office to initiate the visa application process.

Basic Qualifications:

J.D., L.L.M or S.J.D. degree, and superior academic record are required.

Additional Qualifications:

Interest in pursuing a legal academic career track. Interest in and experience related to national security law and policy within the United States or at the international level. Ability to think strategically and creatively. Superior written and verbal communications skills. Sound judgment and an extremely high level of professionalism, diplomacy, discretion, collegiality, and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills and proven success in developing collaborative relationships. To be considered for the fellowship, applicants should submit the following documents: a comprehensive résumé or curriculum vitae, a detailed cover letter describing your interest in the fellowship and relevant experience with or interest in national security law and policy, a law school transcript, two letters of recommendation (must be uploaded directly by the recommenders through the online application process), and two writing samples.