PLEDGE Fellowship Application

Fellowship Application Form

Thank you for your interest in the Professionals in Legal Education Developing Greater Equity (PLEDGE) Fellowship. The PLEDGE Fellowship application form and all supporting materials must be submitted by July 12, 2026. The selection process will seek to identify 1) fellowship teams with demonstrated commitments to inclusive student success and 2) Capstone proposals that are relevant, substantive, and feasible. Capstones should be able to be completed in no more than 12 months.

This application form will require you to upload the following documents:
- Statement of Interest and Contributions to Inclusive Student Success (no more than four pages)
- Capstone proposal
- Letter of recommendation and support for each team member from a Dean or other relevant administrator
- Team member CVs/resumes highlighting relevant experiences and qualifications (no more than three pages each)
Questions about the fellowship or this application should be directed to PLEDGE@accesslex.org.

Fellowship Team Members
Lead team member (Fellowship correspondence will be sent to this member.)

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
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Supporting Member

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
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Topical strand that is the focus of your Capstone proposal (check all that apply, for proposals that straddle more than one strand):

Please upload your Statement of Interest and Contributions to Inclusive Student Success. The strongest statements will be no more than four pages long and will provide details pertaining to the following areas:
- Explanation of team interest in Fellowship and extent to which the team collectively and individually meets Fellowship eligibility criteria, including any experience conducting program assessments.
- A track record of engagement and activity by team members related to fostering inclusive student success. Specific details about these activities should be provided.
Statement of Interest and Contributions

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Please upload your Capstone proposal. The proposal should respond to the following prompts. Responses should be as specific and concise as possible:

1. Describe the program that will be the focus of your Capstone research.
- Explain the program’s purpose; key components; duration; and the student populations it serves.
- Indicate whether the program already exists or will be newly developed as part of your PLEDGE experience.
2. State your primary research question (and up to two sub-questions).
- Clearly state the main questions your Capstone research will seek to answer. Strong research questions explore understanding, experiences, processes, or program improvement, rather than simple yes/no answers.
3. State any hypotheses or assumptions related to your research questions.
- Clearly identify the expectations or assumptions that inform your research questions.
4. Describe your research methods.
- Identify the specific methods you expect to use (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations, or document analysis).
- Explain why each method is appropriate for answering your research question.
5. Identify your data sources.
- List and describe each data source you expect to use (e.g., program records, participant responses, institutional data, or program materials).
- Indicate the availability of the data, your level of access, and any permissions required.
Capstone Proposal

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Please upload a letter of recommendation and support for each team member from a Dean or other relevant administrator. Each letter should communicate approval and support of team members’ participation in the PLEDGE Fellowship. Team members who report to a common administrator may submit a joint letter.
Letters of Recommendation

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Please upload applicant CVs/resumes highlighting relevant experiences and qualifications (no more than three pages each).
CVs/Resumes

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