The Clooney Foundation Waging Justice for Women Fellowship 2027 for early-career women lawyers in sub-Saharan Africa

The Clooney Foundation Waging Justice for Women Fellowship 2027 provides a paid work placement for early-career women lawyers in diverse human rights and justice organizations in Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, and The Gambia. Fellows receive mentoring, training and hands-on experience in legal research, client work and advocacy to advance rights of women and children. The programme includes ongoing professional development and access to a global network of experts, with the aim of equipping participants to lead justice initiatives after the fellowship year.

Paid work placement; mentoring by program leadership and regional experts; in-person convenings and ongoing online training; access to CFJ Fellowship Alumni Network.

Applicants must have a law degree, be admitted to practice in their country, and have up to 5 years of post-graduation legal experience; must be willing to work in one of the host countries and meet work authorization requirements.

Submit an application through the official fellowship webpage; selection is based on eligibility and fit with CFJ’s mission.