Oxford Policy Fellowship Programme 2020 for early-career Legal Professionals


Whether you are looking for your next challenge, or planning a wholesale career move, becoming an Oxford Policy Fellow gives you a unique opportunity to apply your legal knowledge within an international development context.

The Fellowship is the start of an exciting new chapter in your career. It opens the door to a career with a range of international agencies, NGOs, development consultancies and governmental organisations.   Entrance requirements The recruitment is open for applicants of all nationalities who are qualified lawyers. We are looking for applicants with excellent academic qualifications and depending on the specific post, a law degree, an LLM, a Master’s in Law, a Master’s in Public Policy, or a related field will be required. Applicants should have a number of years of relevant legal and/or policy work experience. Work or voluntary experience in low- and middle-income countries is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated interest in International Development is essential to become a Fellow.   How to Apply Applications for the Oxford Policy Fellowship’s cohort 6 are now open. Please complete the application form here, and email the supporting documents to [email protected]. Applications close on Friday 31 January 2020 at 12:00 GMT. Kindly read the FAQs carefully for common questions, and more information on the recruitment process and timeline.