Democracy Summer Fellowship

About the Fellowship

The Democracy Summer Fellowship was created in memory of Max Kaufmann, a refugee from Nazi Germany and lifelong advocate for justice, by his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Kaufmann ’86 and Eric Zankman. Kaufmann notes, “We have learned from history that our freedoms are only protected when our democracy is robust. The purposes of this fellowship are to safeguard our democratic institutions and promote justice.” Internships that enable students to protect voting rights and access are eligible. Other priorities include judicial independence, integrity, and competency, campaign finance reform, and First Amendment protections, whether through litigation, legislative reform, or scholarship. Up to two J.D. students will be selected each year.

Questions

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