U.S. Copyright Office: Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program
The Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program offers early-career attorneys an immersive 18–24 month fellowship to work on copyright law and policy at the U.S. Copyright Office.
Funder: Library of Congress
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (application open) | December 2026 (final deadline)
Funding Amounts: 18–24 month paid fellowship; compensation at GS-11 to GS-14 federal pay scale, with health and transit benefits.
Summary: Paid fellowship for early-career attorneys to work on copyright law and policy at the U.S. Copyright Office.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship is strongly preferred; recent law graduates (within 5 years) or final-year law students eligible.
Description
The Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program is a prestigious 18–24 month paid fellowship hosted by the U.S. Copyright Office (Library of Congress). The program is designed for early-career attorneys and law clerks who demonstrate exceptional ability and interest in copyright law. Ringer Fellows work closely with senior attorneys and staff across several offices—including the Office of the General Counsel, Office of Policy and International Affairs, the Office of the Register, and the Office of Registration Policy & Practice—on a wide array of copyright law and policy matters. This fellowship provides immersive experience in the U.S. copyright system, contributing to fellows’ professional development and future legal careers.
