PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER (PILC)

PILC Counseling Appointments

PILC counselors are available for remote and in-person appointments throughout the year. Same-day drop in appointments are also available. To make an appointment, you can: 1) Email pilc.appointments@nyu.edu with A description of what you are looking to discuss with a counselor Practice […]

PILC Drop-In Appointments

15 minute same-day drop-in appointments may be conducted via video call or by phone. You may call (212-998-6686), or email (pilc.appointments@nyu.edu) beginning at 9:00 a.m. to reserve a spot for that day’s drops. Drop-In Hours – Spring 2025 (beginning on […]

Hot Jobs for Graduating 3Ls

PILC compiles a list of “hot” post-graduate jobs and fellowships on this page. Please note: The opportunities listed represent just some of the fellowships and other entry-level positions available to graduating 3Ls.  For a comprehensive job search, students should also regularly check […]

Summer 2026 External Fellowships

In addition to the NYU-dedicated summer fellowships, there are a number of externally-funded summer fellowships with upcoming deadlines – some that are connected to a specific internship placement and others that offer funding for positions that have already been secured.   […]

Summer 2026 Rent Discount for Public Interest Students

Summer 2026 Rent Discount for Public Interest Students NYU Law is very pleased to offer a Summer Rent Discount Program for current NYU Law students and 2026 graduates who plan to live in NYU housing while working in public interest positions this […]

Apr 5: Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center’s Abby Lyn Gillette Fellowship Deadline

The Abby Lyn Gillette Fellowship within the Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center supports one rising 2L or 3L student spending their summer focused on promoting or improving women’s rights. The Gillette Fellowship was established in honor of the late Abby Lyn Gillette, former […]

April 6: Nina Pastor Fellowship for Technology and Justice Deadline

Created by NYU alumnus and current New York Law School Professor Michael Pastor in honor of his late mother, the Nina Pastor Fellowship for Technology and Justice supports NYU students who are interested in technology and justice-related legal issues. The Nina Pastor Fellowship provides $10,000, in lieu […]

April 7: Rising 2Ls Thinking Ahead Towards a Summer internship in Government

Please join us for a conversation to learn more about what you can do to prepare for the fall hiring season before you return to campus in August. We will also discuss fall OCI opportunities and some important dates to […]

April 7: Rising 3Ls Thinking Ahead Towards a Post-Grad Position in Government

For rising 3Ls who are considering federal, state or local post-grad government job opportunities. Learn some tips on what you can do to prepare for the fall hiring season before you return to campus in August, as well as some […]

April 16: Planning for Your Summer Internship in Civil Rights

Do you have an internship at a civil rights, impact litigation, or policy organization this summer? PILC invites you to join us for a discussion about summer internships, including advice and tips for what to expect and how to prepare, […]

April 24: Planning for Your Summer in Public Defense

April 24: Planning for Your Summer in Public Defense Working in public defense this summer? Professor Hertz will speak about preparing for summer internships in public defense, including advice and tips for what to expect and how to prepare, whether […]

April 26: Center on Civil Justice Access to Justice Summer 2026 Fellowship Deadline

Apply now to the NYU School of Law Center on Civil Justice Access to Justice Summer 2026 Fellowship! In the United States, at least 50% of Americans face a civil legal challenge each year, and this statistic jumps to 70% for low-income […]

Part-Time RA Position: Guarini Center on Environmental, Energy and Land Use Law

The Guarini Center on Environmental, Energy and Land Use Law is looking for a part-time research assistant this spring to work with Professors Katrina Wyman and Christine Billy on a variety of environmental law projects. In particular, we are looking […]

Gideon’s Promise Fellowship Information Sessions

The Gideon’s Promise Law School Partnership Program (LSPP) helps law schools support graduating students pursuing careers in public defense by pairing school-funded fellowships with placements in partner public defender offices nationwide. Fellows also participate in Gideon’s Promise CORE 101, our […]

Apr. 05: Abby Lyn Gillette Fellowship

The Abby Lyn Gillette Fellowship within the Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center supports one rising 2L or 3L student spending their summer focused on promoting or improving women’s rights. The Gillette Fellowship was established in honor of the late Abby Lyn Gillette, former Assistant Dean of Academic […]

Deadline Extended (Now March 30): Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law | 2026 Summer Internship

The Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law at NYU School of Law engages in research, public education, advocacy, and litigation to advance its mission of shaping how people understand, diagnose, and address issues of race and inequality. The Center’s […]

Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law | 2026 Summer Intern

The Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law at NYU School of Law engages in research, public education, advocacy, and litigation to advance its mission of shaping how people understand, diagnose, and address issues of race and inequality. The Center’s […]

Law and Organizing Academy (LOA) Summer Program 2026

Click here for more information We’re excited to invite any current law students from New York-area law schools or with New York-area summer internships to apply to the fourth annual Law and Organizing Academy (LOA). LOA 2026 is jointly organized […]

December 4: Boardroom & C-Suite Briefing: Navigating Cybersecurity and AI Risk and Opportunity 

Please join the Women Leaders in Cybersecurity Series on December 4 at 11:00am EST for a virtual panel event: Boardroom & C-Suite Briefing: Navigating Cybersecurity and AI Risk and Opportunity. Our star-studded panel will discuss key issues and insights on […]

IJA SUMMER FELLOWSHIP 2025

IJA SUMMER FELLOWSHIP 2025 The Institute of Judicial Administration (IJA) provides judicial education and a forum for non-partisan thinking and discussion about the administration of justice. IJA is the Law School’s principal liaison with judges and provides attractive opportunities for […]

Fellowship – Initiative for Community Power

Fellowships The Initiative: The Initiative for Community Power fosters deep community partnerships, building on decades of high-impact community organizing and power-building work.  The Initiative catalyzes analysis, innovation, and project work to create a more equitable, democratic, and racially just society. […]

Oct. 28: 2025 International Law and Human Rights (ILHR) Fellowship

The Center for Human Rights and Global Justice is accepting applications for its 2025 cohort of International Law and Human Rights Fellows (ILHR). The program provides enrolled NYU School of Law students with an opportunity to complete a legal internship with […]

Flashlights: Jailhouse Lawyers, Legal Empowerment, and Building a Just World Together (Oct. 15 – 17)

Register now for Flashlights: Jailhouse Lawyers, Legal Empowerment, and Building a Just World Together. For too many people in the world, the law is a threat, and justice is out of reach. This is nowhere more true than for people […]