The Honorable Albert W. Sheppard Scholarship Fund

The Honorable Albert W. Sheppard Fund supports up to 3 law students each year in a part-time, year-long clerkship with Philadelphia’s Commerce Court, offering hands-on experience in commercial litigation, legal research, and Pennsylvania civil procedure. Established in 2013 by the Philadelphia Bar Foundation and the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Business Litigation Committee, the fellowship honors Judge Sheppard’s legacy and commitment to the legal profession. Students commit 10–12 hours per week during the academic year and receive a stipend and academic credit through a 3-credit practicum. The program builds essential legal skills, offers real-world courtroom experience, and supports the Foundation’s mission to prepare the next generation of public interest and pro bono leaders.