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U.S. Legal and Business Fellowship Program 2007

The Embassy of the United States of America announces the start of recruitment for the Middle East Partnership Initiative U.S. Legal and Business Fellowship Program for Young Middle Eastern Women (MEPI LBFP).  A program of the U.S. Department of State, MEPI LBFP is designed to provide talented young women, ages 22-32, with unique opportunities to learn management and legal skills while working in the dynamic and productive U.S. business and legal environment.

Competition for the program is merit-based, and selection will be made on the basis of the applicant's leadership potential, commitment to professional growth in the business sector of their local economies, and knowledge of English.

Applications will be available online at www.amideast.org, at www.mepi.state.gov, or through local AMIDEAST offices.  The deadline for applications is December 13, 2006.  Finalists will be announced in January 12, 2007.  Participants will begin the program on March 15, 2007.