PRIVACY LAW FELLOWSHIPS
Fellowships are a great way for recent law school graduates to launch a career in privacy law. Fortunately, an increasing number of fellowship opportunities are emerging. This page contains a list of fellowships related to privacy law.
For students interested in pursuing a career in privacy law, I also maintain the following relevant pages:
- How to Enter the Privacy Profession
- Privacy Law Internships for Law Students
- Privacy Law Entry-Level and Junior Job Opportunities
FELLOWSHIPS AT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Description: The IAPP Westin Fellowship Program was created in 2013 to encourage and enable research and scholarship in the field of privacy. Applicants from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Previous research, coursework or experience in privacy law, information technology, sociology, marketing or business may be useful. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or be authorized to work in the U.S. The one-year fellowship generally begins and ends in August.
Approximately half of the time will be devoted to selected research topics, the other half focusing on substantive IAPP projects. Fellows are present in the IAPP office working closely with the Research and Publication teams. Occasional travel to IAPP events will be part of the fellowship experience. A white paper, research report, academic article or similar publishable deliverable may be completed as part of the fellowship. All work product is expected to be of very high quality, appropriate for publication through professional or academic channels, as well as useful to practicing privacy professionals.
Location: Portsmouth, NH
Compensation: About $45,000/year depending on credentials plus an employee benefits package
Application: Application instructions can be found here: https://iapp.org/about/westin_fellow_2020/
PRIVATE SECTOR FELLOWSHIPS
TeachPrivacy Data Privacy Law Fellowship
Description: The TeachPrivacy Data Privacy Law Fellowship is a part-time fellowship for recent law school graduates.
TeachPrivacy is a computer-based training company founded and run by Professor Daniel Solove. TeachPrivacy produces privacy and security compliance training for hundreds of companies, hospitals, health plans, universities, government agencies, and other organizations around the world, including many Fortune 500 multinationals.
Data Privacy Law Fellows help Professor Daniel Solove research, draft, and update scripts for training courses and do research for resources, guides, and other materials. TeachPrivacy has 150+ courses on various federal, state, and international privacy laws (GDPR, HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, CCPA, TCPA, CAN-SPAM, CASL, LGPD, and many more). Fellows also assist with researching new developments in the law to keep scripts up-to-date. Additionally, fellows help with researching for blog posts and with the company’s social media. Generally, Professor Solove hires recent graduates who have taken a privacy law class or who have otherwise acquired a background in privacy law.
Requirements:
- JD at US law school or foreign law school
- Strong interest in privacy issues
- Desire to pursue a career in privacy law
Recommended:
- Information privacy law coursework
- Experience in privacy law (internships, etc.)
Location: Remote
Duration: The Fellowship has no formal duration, but most fellows work for 6-18 months.
Application: To apply, please send your resume and transcript to inquiry@teachprivacy.com.
Description: ZwillGen, a leading boutique law firm specializing in the intersection of law and technology, is seeking candidates for its 2018 Fellowship Program. The program presents a unique opportunity to work with and learn from some of the most experienced privacy and data security lawyers representing the biggest names in technology.
The ZwillGen Fellow position is for attorneys who have graduated from law school (or will have by June 2019), taken the bar exam (or will have by July 2019), and are new entrants into the workforce as full-time attorneys. Applicants must have a zeal for all things technology and have taken some relevant classes in law school on technology-related subjects such as data privacy, cybersecurity, cyber-surveillance, copyright, or mobile applications. Experience working with a technology company or organization is a plus.
ZwillGen Fellows work closely with ZwillGen attorneys on a variety of cutting edge and legally challenging Internet privacy, security and surveillance issues. Because ZwillGen Fellows wear a variety of hats, we are looking for someone that is not only able to provide high-quality legal analysis in a concise and cogent manner, but also someone who is motivated and enthusiastic and embraces a fast-paced and lively environment. A good sense of humor and a desire to work hard and have fun are a must. Fellows are expected to engage in client development, speaking and writing engagements, blogging, teaching, marketing, assisting with development of firm forms and precedent materials, and generally helping out around the firm. They are also required to complete a substantial writing assignment (either a law review article or significant journal article) during the Fellowship.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Duration: 12 months
Compensation: A salary of $90,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience.
Application: Qualified and interested candidates should submit to fellowships@zwillgen.com whatever materials they deem interesting and material to our consideration of their candidacy, which should include, at a minimum, a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and professional references.
ACADEMIA FELLOWSHIPS
Berkman Center for Internet & Society General Fellowship
Description: The Berkman Center Fellowship begins in September and continues until May, although individuals may be able to extend for additional terms. Fellows generally work on Internet issues.
Application: Application instructions can be found here: https://cyber.harvard.edu/getinvolved/fellowships/apply
Location: Cambridge, MA
Harvard University Privacy Tools Project
Description: The Privacy Tools Project develops ways for scientists to share research data for producing open, replicable science without compromising the privacy of the individual research subjects whose data is used. Past students have written and contributed to publishable research papers in this fast-moving field, and we expect the same in future years.
Prospective Legal Research Assistants – The Privacy Tools team at the Berkman Klein Center regularly seeks law students at the start of each semester to help with research and analysis on privacy law and policy issues. Under the direction of project team leaders, student tasks may include researching and writing short memoranda on selected topics in law, summarizing recent publications in professional journals, and attending lectures and events with the larger project team. For more information, please visit: https://privacytools.seas.harvard.edu/students-interns-postdocs-and-visitors
Summer Research The Berkman Klein Center looks for law students to help the Privacy Tools Project research data privacy issues. Successful applicants will participate in the Berkman Klein Center’s full time, 10-week summer internship program. Applications are typically due in early February. For more information, please visit: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/internships_summer.
Location: Cambridge, MA
Contact: privacytools-info@seas.harvard.edu
George Mason Program on Economics & Privacy (PEP)
Description: PEP’s mission is to inject sound economic analysis into policy discussions surrounding privacy, data security, and other competition and consumer protection issues facing the digital economy. We pursue this mission through research, education, and hosting public policy programs that bring together academics, thought leaders, and government officials to discuss cutting edge issues involving the digital economy. Authors will develop and present original work that focuses on the law and economics of issues surrounding the increasing regulatory scrutiny of online platforms.
Application: Research proposals should include a statement of the issue to be addressed and the proposed methodology, as well as a discussion of the feasibility for completion. Empirical project proposals should include a plan for obtaining suitable data. Proposals should be no longer than five pages (not including charts, graphs, or bibliography). Apply online.
Compensation: Total honorarium payments of $10,000 per paper will be available to those who fulfill all the obligations of the program
Contact: Further information about the PEP Privacy fellowship and important dates can be found at: https://pep.gmu.edu/2019/10/04/call-for-papers-2019-2020-privacy-fellowship
NYU Information Law Institute Research Fellowship
Description: The Information Law Institute at NYU is accepting applications for research fellowships to begin in Fall 2018. The initial fellowship term is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Applicants should hold a law degree or a Ph.D. in a relevant area, and show interest and promise in conducting research and writing. We will give preference to applicants with demonstrated interest in ILI areas of focus, including privacy, algorithms and automated decision-making, and information/data ethics and politics.
Research fellows will devote time to their own research, to collaborative projects, and to planning ILI events. Teaching may be an option, depending on availability and interest. Collaborative projects will be supervised by ILI faculty.
Fellows are expected to reside in the New York area, participate in Information Law Institute activities, attend weekly meetings of ILI’s multidisciplinary Privacy Research Group, and participate in regular Fellows’ meetings. They will also have ample opportunity to interact with faculty in the School of Law and other departments at NYU, and to take part in the lively intellectual life of the university and New York City.
Application: Applications (by email) and inquiries should be addressed to ILI administrator Nicole Arzt, nicole.arzt@nyu.edu, and should include: a CV, copies of 2 relevant publications or writing samples, a transcript of graduate work (unofficial is acceptable), the names and contact information of three references, and a cover letter summarizing the candidate’s relevant background and accomplishments and outlining his or her perceived fit with the ILI.
Contact: Further information about the ILI and the Privacy Research Group can be found at http://www.law.nyu.edu/centers/ili/index.htm.
U. Penn Center for Technology, Innovation
and Competition Fellowship
Description: CTIC Fellows, who receive an entire year of funding from the National Science Foundation and may apply for renewal, will complete at least one original piece of writing and teach one class for every year of funding. They will also be involved in drafting CTIC reports. Although this fellowship is billed as ‘postdoctorate,’ JD’s are welcome to apply.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Application: Send a detailed research proposal, writing sample(s), resume, graduate school transcripts, and two references (at least one must be academic) to ctic@law.upenn.edu; while electronic applications are preferred, candidates may also send a hard copy to:
Center for Technology, Innovation and Competition
University of Pennsylvania Law School
3501 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6204
Contact: ctic@law.upenn.edu
PUBLIC INTEREST FELLOWSHIPS
Remote Student Contractor Positions
Description: The Future of Privacy Forum (“FPF”) is a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst for privacy leadership and scholarship, advancing principled data practices in support of emerging technologies. FPF brings together industry, academics, consumer advocates, and other thought leaders to explore the challenges posed by technological innovation and develop privacy protections, ethical norms and workable business practices. FPF helps fill the void in the “space not occupied by law” which exists due to the speed of technology development. As “data optimists,” we believe that the power of data for good is a net benefit to society, and that it can be well-managed to control risks and offer the best protections and empowerment to consumers and individuals.
FPF’s youth & education project seeks remote student contractors to support the team. Contractors often do the following types of projects:
- reviewing edtech company privacy policies when they apply for the Student Privacy Pledge and interacting with companies to bring those policies into compliance;
- conducting legal or policy research and drafting as needed;
- conducting 50 state legal surveys and write-ups;
- providing substantive notes or transcripts for FPF working group meetings;
- performing other research or administrative tasks as needed.
Compensation: Hourly rate of $20/hour
Requirements: Student contractors work 10-20 hours (potentially full-time over the summer if interested) a week. Students must be detail-oriented, excellent at interpersonal communications via email, have outstanding research abilities, and have a demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Privacy experience, whether through a course or through prior work, is a plus. These positions are primarily for graduate and law school students, but exceptional undergraduate students should feel free to apply.
Application: Please send your resume, a cover letter, and two writing samples to yeapplications@fpf.org, with subject line “Application_StudentContractor.” Please submit at least one sample that has not been edited by another party.
Deadline: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by April 15 for summer, July 15 for fall, or October 15 for spring.
Legal and Policy Internships
Description: The Future of Privacy Forum (“FPF”) is a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst for privacy leadership and scholarship, advancing principled data practices in support of emerging technologies. FPF brings together industry, academics, consumer advocates, and other thought leaders to explore the challenges posed by technological innovation and develop privacy protections, ethical norms and workable business practices. FPF helps fill the void in the “space not occupied by law” which exists due to the speed of technology development. As “data optimists,” we believe that the power of data for good is a net benefit to society, and that it can be well-managed to control risks and offer the best protections and empowerment to consumers and individuals.
FPF seeks legal interns to support Senior Counsels responsible for developing and evaluating data practices in the consumer and commercial sector by shaping corporate practices, engaging with regulators and government agencies, and providing thought leadership in a variety of settings. Issue portfolios may include privacy concerns related to current commercial and consumer technologies such as – but not limited to – Big Data and the Internet of Things, connected cars, student data, ad tracking, mobile location data use, smart cities, deidentification standards, algorithms, and biometrics and AI.
Location:Up to 5 positions, located in the Washington D.C. office though exceptional candidates may be able to work remotely.
Compensation: Unpaid
Duration: Internship start and end dates are flexible.
Application: To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to HR@fpf.org. Applications accepted on a rolling basis and are generally due two months before the internship would begin. FPF is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that supports employees professionally and personally through our employment practices and benefits offerings. We encourage applications from individuals who represent a variety of backgrounds based on sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, and other factors protected by law. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please reach out to HR@fpf.org.
POLICY FELLOW/SENIOR FELLOW, YOUTH & EDUCATION PRIVACY
Description: This position will support FPF work on youth and student privacy issues, particularly in the higher education realm to support the fulfillment of grant deliverables, help respond to technical assistance requests from stakeholders, draft publications and resources, and other responsibilities as they arise. The ideal candidate will be a superior writer; have a strong desire to effect change in the world with a focus on compromise, nuance, and bringing stakeholders together to find ethical, equitable, actionable solutions; be able to help translate complicated legal or technical topics for a variety of audiences; have the ability to remain professional and impartial while working in a political environment; and a willingness to support team members. The Policy Fellow/Senior Fellow will interact regularly with leading senior figures in government, corporations, academia, advocacy groups, and law firms.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about exploring the nuances of privacy in society; helping stakeholders reach consensus on ethical and equitable norms, policies, and business practices to address new privacy challenges; contributing to best practices, education, and research on evolving privacy policies and conceptions; and the ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving policy environment. An ideal candidate will be able to solve problems with creativity, determination, and collaboration while staying organized. An interest in deep legal research, particularly of state laws, is strongly preferred.
Requirements: Applicants should have:
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading skills.
- Ability to write and speak for expert and general audiences.
- Demonstrated research and project management skills.
- A demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong work ethic, a collaborative mindset, flexibility, creativity, and professional demeanor.
- Ability to work effectively and seamlessly with a wide variety of people and on teams.
- A commitment to amplifying diverse voices.
- Previous professional experience in the intersection of higher education and privacy, security, and technology policy, particularly those that demonstrate your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Reputation for being entrepreneurial, energetic, positive, and focused.
- Ability to analyze, summarize, and report on qualitative and quantitative data sets or legal documents.
- Deeply interested in exploring the nuances between protecting student privacy and the potential for data and technology to improve education.
Duration: The fellowship is a 12- or 18-month position with the option to extend, dependent on performance and grant funding.
Compensation: Competitive salary; excellent health, dental, and vision coverage; three weeks of vacation, plus the week between Christmas and New Year’s, Juneteenth, and all federal holidays.
Location: This is a full-time position based out of the Washington DC office. FPF staff are working remotely until January 2022 at the earliest due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Application: Please send your resume, a cover letter, a school transcript if you are or were in school within the past two years, and two writing samples to yeapplications@fpf.org, with the subject line “PolicyFellow/SrFellowYE2021_[NAME].”
Please submit at least one sample that has not been edited by another party. Writing samples that are similar to blog posts or articles are especially useful.
Deadline: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP (position will be filled as soon as the right candidate is found), but no later than May 30th.
THE FUTURE OF PRIVACY FORUM ELISE BERKOWER MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
Description: FPF works to advance responsible data practices. Staffed with experts in law, technology, and public policy, FPF operates on the belief that technological innovation and new uses of data can help solve big societal problems and improve lives. Technological innovation must be accompanied by fresh privacy thinking, so that it is possible to build a world where technological innovation and privacy can coexist. We work to reach consensus on ethical norms, policies, and business practices to address new privacy challenges. This Fellowship is designed to equip recent law school graduates with the skills to succeed in the privacy law profession, and to provide private and public employers with privacy professionals of exceptional knowledge, understanding, and commitment to privacy and individuals.
The Elise Berkower Fellowship was established in memory of Elise Berkower with support from the Nielsen Foundation. Elise was a senior privacy executive at global measurement and data analytics company Nielsen for nearly a decade and was a valued, longtime member of the FPF Advisory Board. The fellowship is a one-year, public interest position for recent law school graduates committed to the advancement of responsible data practices. Candidates are selected based on both academic qualifications and a commitment to the personal qualities exemplified by Elise – collaboration with co-workers, peers and the broader privacy community and a commitment to ethical conduct.
The Elise Berkower Fellow focuses on consumer and commercial privacy issues, from technology-specific areas such as advertising practices, drones, wearables, connected cars, and student privacy, to general data management and privacy issues related to ethics, de-identification, algorithms, and the Internet of Things.
Responsibilities:
- filing comments on proposed regulatory actions;
- developing industry best practices or standards; and
- tracking consumer privacy legislation.
Requirements:
- Demonstrated interest in public policy work generally and specifically in the areas of data privacy, technology, and Internet policy;
- Strong academic record, participation in professional/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise in the relevant skills;
- Commitment to ethical practices;
- Demonstration of interpersonal qualities that show support for colleagues, peers and a broader community;
- Superb legal writing and research skills;
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment; and
- Commitment and ability to fulfill the one-year term required by the program.
Location:Washington, DC
Application: Send a cover letter and resume to applications@fpf.org
CHRISTOPHER WOLF DIVERSITY LAW FELLOWSHIP
Description: FPF established the Christopher Wolf Diversity Law Fellowship in dedication to the vision and commitment of Christopher Wolf, founder of the Future of Privacy Forum. Chris Wolf is widely recognized as a pioneer in Internet law. This Fellowship is also in recognition of Chris’ dedication to diversity and non-discrimination. Chris has worked throughout his life to fight discrimination, bigotry, and bias. He is a national leader of the Anti-Defamation League, leading an international fight against online hate. He has also been a leader of NGOs committed to serving diverse people in need and to promoting equality, and his law practice has included a variety of pro bono cases.
The Wolf Fellowship actively seeks applicants of diverse races and color, people of diverse national origins, LGBTQIA persons, and women. The Wolf Fellowship is distinguished by its commitment to bring diverse perspectives to FPF’s work on contemporary privacy issues. The Wolf Fellow will focus on consumer and commercial privacy issues, from technology-specific areas such as drones, wearables, connected cars, and student privacy, to general data management and privacy issues related to ethics, deidentification, algorithms, and the Internet of Things. Responsibilities may include filing comments on proposed regulatory actions, researching and analyzing US and European privacy issues, developing industry best practices or standards, and tracking consumer privacy legislation.
The Wolf Fellowship is a two-year fellowship for recent law school graduates committed to the advancement of personal privacy and interested in data management, advancing technology, and Internet policy. It will be located in FPF’s Washington, DC office.
Location:Washington, DC
Application: Send a cover letter and resume to applications@fpf.org
Description: The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT)’s Fellows program is an opportunity for academics to engage directly with and inform our policy work. Our Fellows represent a wide range of academic fields and disciplines, reflecting the tremendous impact technology has on all aspects of life. CDT Fellows commit to a two-year, non-resident engagement and must be affiliated with an institution of higher education. Fellows participate in quarterly policy strategy calls and are regularly invited to join tele-briefings around emerging issues. They are also encouraged to contribute original writing to CDT’s blog and explore collaborative research projects with our policy teams. In addition to providing a platform for publishing fellows’ work, CDT commits to provide regular updates on key tech and internet policy developments, engage Fellows directly in relevant working groups, and offer expert insight relevant to research interests. All Fellows are also invited to attend CDT events, including our Annual Dinner, Tech Prom, as a our guest.
Application: For more information about the CDT Fellows program or if you’re interested in becoming a fellow, contact Natasha Duarte at nduarte@cdt.org or Brian Wesolowski at bwesolowski@cdt.org.
Description: EPIC invites outstanding applications for the 2020 EPIC Law Fellowship. EPIC encourages applications from law students graduating in 2020, recent graduates, and judicial clerks.
The EPIC Law Fellow will fill an integral role in EPIC’s Washington, DC office. The Fellow will work on various EPIC Projects in areas such as Administrative Law, Appellate Advocacy, Consumer Privacy, International Privacy, Open Government, and State Policy. Creative, highly motivated, and accomplished law school graduates are encouraged to apply.
The EPIC Law Fellowship is a one-year position to begin September 2020, with the possibility of renewal for a second year.
Location: Washington, DC
Compensation: $56,000
Application: Applicants should prepare a cover letter, resume, unofficial law school transcript, and writing sample. The writing sample should be legal in nature (brief, memorandum, or research paper) and should be the applicant’s own work, not a collaborative piece or something heavily edited by someone else. Please send the complete document, not an excerpt. Letters of recommendation are welcome and encouraged, not to exceed more than two. Applications to be submitted via email should be sent to fellowship@epic.org with the subject line “EPIC Law Fellowship.” Please direct cover letters to Alan Butler, EPIC Senior Counsel. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Description: Google annually sponsors summer fellowships with an array of privacy-related policy organizations such as the Center for Democracy and Technology, Access Now, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and many others.
Location: Varies depending on the host organization.
Compensation: $7,500
Application: Online applications vary depending on the host organization.
Contact: policyfellows@google.com
Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)
Description: Part-time paid fellowship opportunities for graduate/law students interested in furthering their career development in a policy advocacy organization. They are offering 4 fellowship opportunities:
Public Sector – The Public Sector manages ITI’s advocacy in the United States on government procurement policies and practices at the federal and state levels. The Public Sector team seeks a qualified graduate student interested in tech policy to further their academic and career development in a policy advocacy organization.
Government Affairs – The Government Affairs team manages ITI’s advocacy and lobbying efforts in the United States with focusing on a broad spectrum of tech policy areas and Congressional activity. The Government Affairs team seeks a qualified graduate student interested in tech policy to further their academic and career development in a policy advocacy organization.
Policy – Americas – The Policy team manages ITI’s policy engagement and advocacy around the world on a range of issues related to the tech industry, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and U.S. markets. The Americas Policy team seeks a qualified graduate student interested in Western Hemisphere or tech policy to further their academic and career development in a policy advocacy organization.
Policy – Environment & Sustainability and Regulatory – The Policy team manages ITI’s policy engagement and advocacy around the world on a range of issues related to the tech industry, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and U.S. markets. The Policy team seeks a qualified graduate student interested in environment and sustainability policies to further their academic and career development in a policy advocacy organization.
Location: Washington DC
Compensation: $17/hour, 25 hours/week
Application: Submit a cover letter, resume, and a one-two page writing sample to:
Policy – Environment & Sustainability and Regulatory
GOVERNMENT FELLOWSHIPS
DHS Secretary’s Honors Program
Description: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Honors Attorneys are hired for a two-year term beginning in October in which they will experience six-month rotations (one is at DHS headquarters in one of the Office of General Counsel’s divisions: Immigration, General Law, Intelligence, Legal Counsel, Technology Programs, Regulatory Affairs, Ethics, Operation and Enforcement, and National Protection and Programs and three others will be at different OGC components—FEMA, TSA, USCIS, USSS, USCG, CBP, ICE, and USCG). Candidates will gain experience in litigation, administrative law, commercial law, procurement law, legislative and regulatory drafting, maritime law, immigration law, enforcement law, and national security law during the program.
Location: Washington, DC
Application: Instructions for submitting applications can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/honors-attorneys
Other Relevant Information: Can apply for permanent positions after 18 months and if there are special circumstances, after one year.
FBI Office of General Counsel – DOJ Honors Program
Description: The FBI’s Office of General Counsel offers entry-level positions for law school students as part of the DOJ’s Honors Program. Honors attorneys will do a two-year rotation in the following specialties: cyber law, national security law, employment law, civil litigation, fiscal and property law, science, technology, and investigative law. Immediately afterward, the Honors attorney will be placed in one of these units within the FBI’s Office of General Counsel. Applicants must pass an FBI background investigation and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Location: Washington, DC
Description: Honors attorneys will be trained for two years in communications law and policy, helping draft decisions in adjudicatory and rulemaking matters, working on international negotiations, and also representing the FCC before other government agencies, Congress, and in the private sector. Those selected will be assigned a bureau or office based upon their interests, qualifications and the FCC’s needs. Honors attorneys may be permitted to rotate within the agency once their first year is complete. After the two years, they may be considered for permanent employment at the FCC.
Location: Washington, DC
Application: Instructions for submitting applications can be found here: https://www.fcc.gov/general-counsel/general/attorney-honors-program