Some students who are public service-minded spend a summer, or part of a summer, working in the private sector. Others spend a few years after graduation in the private sector and then move into public service work. Finally, some spend their entire careers in the private sector but contribute a great deal in terms of pro bono work, board membership, and other forms of community service. If you are public service-minded but plan to spend some time in the private sector, take advantage of these OPIA and pro bono resources:
- Videos and webinars for those interested in both the private and public sectors
- Law Firms Sponsoring Public Interest Summers and Summer Fellowships (.pdf)
(Split Summer, Externship, and Summer Fellowship Opportunities for Current Law Students and Recent Graduates) - Pro Bono Guide (.pdf)
- Private Public Interest Law and Plaintiffs’ Firm Guide
- Resources for Environmental, Social, and Governance Practice Areas
The Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs has additional resources posted online for students interested in public interest in the private sector.
Pro Bono Advising
The Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs helps you identify firms that will allow you to most actively pursue public service work.