Higginbotham Fellows Program
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Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Higginbotham Fellows Program
The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2026 A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. Fellows Program.
Program Highlights
Highlights
198
Inducted Fellows
Global Representation
United States (including Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands) and international participants from Ghana and Kenya
Our Focus Areas
Structure
Self-Study Component
Independent learning modules to build foundational ADR knowledge
Intensive Training Week
Date: May 4, 2026
Location: AAA Headquarters, New York, NY
Ongoing Engagement
Participation in training interactive sessions, mentoring, and networking events
How to Apply
Application
Eligibility
The AAA Higginbotham Fellows Program is open to:
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Lawyers, arbitrators, mediators, and other ADR practitioners.
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Individuals who have shown a strong interest and commitment to ADR through work experience, pro-bono efforts, recommendations, academic achievements, personal essays, articles, and current work plans.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter describing their interest, experience, and achievements in ADR
- Resume
- One Letter of Recommendation, preferably from someone with direct knowledge of their ADR involvement
Scholarships
The AAA Higginbotham Fellows Program is an unpaid fellowship, and participants are responsible for their travel-related expenses. To support our Fellows, we offer a limited number of scholarships to help cover these costs.
Applicants who require financial assistance are encouraged to indicate their need in their application.
Upcoming Higginbotham Fellows Program
Program details
May 4-8, 2026
Location
American Arbitration Association
150 East 42nd Street, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10017
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Applications must be received no later than January 26, 2026.
For more information, click here to learn more.
Questions?
Contact us
Contact
Questions may be directed to: AAAHigginbothamFellows@adr.org.