What Is Public Interest Law?
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Practice Settings
types of work environments, offices, agencies, or organizations
Discover what type of setting you thrive in.Practice Settings
types of work environments, offices, agencies, or organizations
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Work Types
types of work you do or the way you work
Explore the various types of public interest legal work.Work Types
types of work you do or the way you work
Some people find the type of work they do or how they work to be one of the most critical components of job satisfaction.Explore the various types of public interest legal work. -
Issue Areas
topics or issues to work on or advocate for
View samples of public interest issue areas you may be interested in pursuing.Issue Areas
topics or issues to work on or advocate for
Whether you come to law school with a passion for a particular issue or you discover one along the way, public interest legal work covers a huge range of issue areas, including some that people typically think of as "corporate."View samples of public interest issue areas you may be interested in pursuing.
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International Public Interest Law
International law is one of the fastest growing legal fields and the types of public service work and practice settings vary widely.Continue Reading about International Public Interest Law - Learn more about how to combine the public interest and private sectors.
Public Service in the Private Sector
Many public-service minded students and alumni spend part of their careers in the private sector. Private public interest firms, split summers, and law firm pro bono programs are just some of the ways to gain experience in both sectors.Continue Reading about Public Service in the Private Sector