There is no one path to public interest and public service lawyering. Whether you want to work full-time in public interest or government or do meaningful volunteer work while in private practice, the Law School’s Office of Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers makes all such avenues possible.
Join a remarkable community of students, graduates, faculty, and administrators who share an unwavering dedication to the public good and human rights.
“A great chasm exists between the world as it is now and the world as it should be. At the PI/PS Office, our core mission has always been focused on closing this gap, preparing the next generation of change agents to use their law degrees in the pursuit of social justice.”
The program brings together and supports a community of students who are passionate about effecting positive change in society and pursuing public interest or public service careers.
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Columbia Law School’s robust summer funding program supports students pursuing meaningful public service employment.
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Service pro bono publico (“for the public good”) is a cornerstone of every attorney’s professional development and responsibilities.
Learn MoreMembers of the Class of 2024 exceeded Columbia's the 40-hour pro bono requirement.
Learn more.Spring Break Pro Bono Caravans took place throughout the United States and overseas in 2024.
hours of pro bono service were performed by Class of 2024 students.
Columbia Law School graduates have received prestigious fellowships that enable them to launch their public interest careers and contribute to the work of public service organizations.