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Common Questions
- Do Fellows need to work in public service after graduation?
No. There are no restrictions on Fellows’ career choices. Fellows are expected to apply their legal training to the broader good in whatever career paths they choose. Given the mission of the Fellowship, many Fellows are involved in public service work.
- What prior experiences are necessary for selection?
There is no single “right” background for a Patiño Fellow. Instead, the selection committee focuses upon how a candidate’s background reflects the selection criteria.
- Is financial need taken into account in selecting Fellows?
No. Financial need is not a factor for consideration. The financial stipend Fellows receive is independent of any financial aid provided by the law school.
- How many Fellows are selected?
One to two new Fellows are selected from each incoming class at the University of Chicago Law School.
- What is required of the Fellows-Elect?
The Fellowship is awarded on a year-by-year basis. This means that each Fellow must renew his/her status at the end of each academic year. Renewal is awarded based upon, among other factors, the Fellow-Elect's personal and academic performance and his/her summer work. A Fellow-Elect’s summer work should either be in the legal field or in a public service position.
- What’s the difference between a Fellow and a Fellow-Elect?
Fellows-Elect refers to current law students. Once a Fellow-Elect has received renewals for his/her second and third year of law school, and has received a Juris Doctor degree, the Fellow-Elect becomes a Tony Patiño Fellow.
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