The Dr. M.L. "Hank" Henry, Jr. Judicial Fellowship Program was established in memory of the groundbreaking efforts by Dr. Henry, as the Executive Director of the Fund for Modern Courts, to ensure that openly gay and lesbian candidates were considered for appointed judicial positions.
LGBT Bar NY’s Hank Henry Fellowship Program consists of a 10-12 week summer internship that offers the opportunity to rotate among multiple LGBTQ+ and ally judges at various levels of the judiciary. This experience provides an insider’s understanding of the judicial system and the opportunity to work alongside openly LGBTQIA judges. Additionally, students can expect to complete 1–2 written assignments consisting of draft decisions and/or memoranda.
A $4,500 stipend accompanies the position. Students with funding from other sources are encouraged to apply, although the stipend may be limited to assisting students without funding.
The fellowship is intended for law students with a demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, LGBTQ+ rights. The program values diversity, and all interested students are encouraged to apply.
- Applications for the 2025 Hank Henry Judicial Fellowship are now OPEN.
- The deadline to submit completed applications is Friday, February 27, 2026.
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2025 Hank Henry Judicial Fellows