Patrick J. Murphy Fellowship

The Patrick J. Murphy Law and Government Fellowship was established in 2017 by former Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick J. Murphy ‘99. Through a generous gift from Murphy, this fellowship provides students with an opportunity to assist with the leadership of the law school’s Law and Government Institute.

Murphy Fellows spend about five hours per week during the academic year planning and assisting with Institute events and activities; representing and promoting the Institute to the law school community and beyond; researching and writing about relevant legal and public policy issues, issues; developing and implementing an approved special project; working on other projects as assigned; and interacting with policymakers, alumni, and members of the law school community.

Murphy Fellows must have completed at least one year of law school and can be enrolled in the day or evening division. Applications are due each spring for the following academic year's fellowships. The fellows are selected by a committee that reviews the applicants' submitted resumes, personal statements, and other requested materials.

During the fellowship, students will also have the opportunity to receive mentoring from Murphy, as well as additional experiential learning experiences in the area of law and government.

For more information on the Murphy Fellowship, please contact Institute Director Robert F. Teplitz at [email protected].