Public Interest

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is a leader in preparing students for public interest careers and pro bono work that promotes advancement of social justice. The Public Interest Center provides strategic leadership of key public interest activities on campus and cultivates a strong public interest culture – one that encourages all students to develop a public service ethic.

Our staff is here to advise, support, and foster strong commitments to public interest and help shape the next generation of public interest attorneys and leaders. The Center provides financial support for students doing public interest work during and after law school; career programming and counseling; a wide range of pro bono and public service opportunities; and passionate student organization participation and leadership. 

Learn more about the Public Interest Center.

Career Advising and Resources

The Public Interest Center provides individual career counseling to students and alumni through three public interest advisers. The advisers are available for strategy meetings, job searches, resume and cover letter review, and mock interviews. 

Learn more about public interest career advising and resources.

Pro Bono and Public Service Program

Northwestern Pritzker Law has a long history of fostering a commitment to pro bono and public service in its students and graduates, with more volunteer opportunities available each year. Acknowledging that not all students will pursue public interest careers, we provide a robust variety of opportunities to serve and give back to underserved communities and social justice causes while students are in law school. Students are encouraged to serve through legal and non-legal work in community organizations, advocacy groups, legal service offices, government agencies, and many non-profit organizations.

Learn more about the Pro Bono and Public Service Program.

Financial Support

Northwestern Pritzker Law through the Public Interest Center offers public interest students an array of financial support opportunities throughout their time as students and post-graduation. Learn about our generous public interest summer grants, post-graduate fellowships, the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), and a full-tuition scholarship.