Early Career Programs

Early career education law professionals networking and collaborating around a table at an Education Law Association program

The Education Law Association supports emerging scholars, practitioners, and policy professionals through mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for national engagement.

Early Career Fellowship

Selected fellows participate in a writing workshop at the ELA Annual Conference, receive feedback from experienced education law scholars and practitioners, and gain recognition through ELA communications and conference materials.

Yearlong Support

Fellows may receive mentorship and guidance on:

  • Research and writing projects
  • Publication opportunities
  • Conference proposals and presentations
  • Professional goals and career development
  • Leadership and service opportunities within ELA

Building Community

ELA connects early career professionals across law, education, policy, leadership, and practice through networking, webinars, Coffee Talks, research roundtables, and other programs.

Early Career Programming is designed to strengthen scholarship, expand professional networks, and prepare the next generation of leaders in education law and policy.


Become an ELA Member

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ELA welcomes attorneys, professors, administrators, teachers, students, public officials, and other education professionals and stakeholders who are interested in legal issues in education. Join and become part of the most vibrant and active association focused on education law in the world.