Opportunities

The Public Interest Center strives to ensure each student finds a public service or pro bono project that meets their professional and personal goals. The center works with student organizations, legal service providers, government agencies, law firms, and other community partners to develop a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.  

How to Find Pro Bono and Public Service Opportunities

• Check out the Public Interest Center's list of pro bono and public service opportunities.
• Find pro bono opportunities using Chicago Bar Foundation's Online Opportunity List 
• Read t he Public Interest Center's bi-monthly newsletter, which highlights various opportunities.
• Join a student organization that provides volunteer opportunities for its members, such as the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) and the Street Law Association.
• Locate potential host organizations by setting up your free student account on PSJD. 
• Contact your professors or law alums to ask about assisting with their pro bono work 
• Contact the Pro Bono and Public Service Program Director, Sheila Simhan, to assist you in finding volunteer opportunities of interest.

Please note: Not all posted opportunities will qualify as pro bono for the New York State Bar’s 50-hour requirement.