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Applications now open for 2026-27 FLA Student Committee

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Beginning Tuesday, August 18, Fair Labor Association is accepting applications for the 2026-27 FLA Student Committee.  

The student committee provides students enrolled at FLA member schools with an opportunity for practical learning, professional development, and networking with experts dedicated to human rights. 

Learn more about the FLA Student Committee

Criteria for candidates: Undergraduate or graduate students at FLA member colleges or universities are eligible to apply for the student committee. Ideal candidates demonstrate personal, professional, and/or academic interest in human rights, labor conditions, and social responsibility.  

Commitment: Committee members are expected to join a 1-hour monthly Zoom session from October 2026 to April 2027. Students are also encouraged to engage further through optional additional professional development opportunities.  

Committee activities:  

  • Monthly guest speaker sessions (one hour – virtual attendance required): Learn from subject matter experts, interact with professionals and academics in the fields of human rights and social responsibility, and network with peers.  
  • Professional development project (optional): FLA offers support to students who choose to demonstrate scholarship in human rights and social responsibility through writing or multimedia projects. 
  • Access to FLA events and resources (optional): Students can access other membership benefits such as FLA’s e-Learning program, board convenings, newsletters, and more. 

Application process:  

The application period begins on Tuesday, Aug. 18, and concludes on Sunday, Sept. 27. All interested students should submit an application. Selected FLA Student Committee members will be notified by Sept. 30, and the first committee convening is tentatively set for Oct. 15. 

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For more information:  
Contact Lucy Hassel at lhassel@fairlabor.org.

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