Eligible 1Ls with public interest summer internships in New York may apply to the Catalyst Public Service Fellowship Program, a program of the New York Bar Foundation.  Fellows will receive an additional $2,500 in summer funding (on top of $6,000 in PILC …

March 13: Additional Summer Funding for 1Ls – Catalyst Public Service Fellowship Deadline Read More »

If you are still seeking a 1L summer internship or are just beginning your search for a summer job, please join us for a discussion of how to identify employers who are still seeking to hire summer legal interns.  We …

Feb. 24: Tips for 1Ls on Finding Summer Public Interest Internships Read More »

Charlie Gillig, Executive Director of the Skadden Fellowship Foundation, will discuss the postgraduate Skadden Fellowship. Every year, the Skadden Foundation awards two-year project fellowships to graduating law students and judicial clerks to work full-time on legal projects of their design. Joined …

Feb. 24: Skadden Fellowship Information Session Read More »

The State Government Initiative and the Public Interest Law Center will walk you through the process of getting a job in state government after law school.  The event will take place on February 26, 2026, 1:15pm-2:15pm, in Room 218 of …

Feb. 26: How to Get a Job in State Government Read More »

Announcing the University of Pennsylvania Law Review Volume 174 Dorothy E. Roberts Public Interest Essay Competition The University of Pennsylvania Law Review is pleased to announce its eleventh annual Public Interest Essay Competition. The Competition has been renamed the Dorothy E. Roberts Public Interest …

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Calling all public interest 2Ls! During this panel, you will hear from recent NYU Law grads, with diverse interests, who have navigated the public interest postgraduate job search. They will share their job search strategies, the various opportunities they considered, …

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The U.S. Army JAG Corps is hosting an information session to discuss public service legal careers within the military. Attendees should be NYU students interested in JAG internships, associateships, and active duty/reserve positions. Date: Thursday, February 12 Time: 1:00-2:30 PM Location: …

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The U.S. Navy JAG Corps is hosting an information session to discuss public service legal careers within the military. Attendees will learn about the Spring 2026 application cycle, internships, and life as a Navy JAG officer. Date: Friday, February 13 …

Feb. 13: Navy JAG Corps Information Session Read More »

If you need a quiet space at the Law School to do your interviews or Table Talk sessions during the PILC Fair, please reach out to law.pilcfair@nyu.edu to make a request. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, …

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Please join us for a workshop to help prepare you for successful interviewing and networking at the upcoming Public Interest Legal Career Fair (February 5 & 6, 2026). We’ll also cover how to handle offers, waitlists, free sign-up and navigating the virtual …

Jan. 27: PILC Fair – Interviewing and Table Talk Workshop Read More »

The Intesa Sanpaolo Center for Transnational Litigation, Arbitration, and Commercial Law at NYU is pleased to announce that both the Hague Conference on Private International Law and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) will each again be offering a summer …

Jan. 29: 2026 Hague Conference & PCA Summer Internships Deadline Read More »

The New York City Bankruptcy Assistance Project (NYC BAP) is part of Legal Services NYC, the largest provider of civil legal services in the United States. Legal volunteers work to save New York’s most vulnerable residents from wage garnishments, property …

Jan. 30: Bankruptcy Assistance Project Training Read More »

The Liberty Aldrich Summer Fellowship Program enables one NYU J.D. student to spend their summer working with Family Legal Care, whose mission is to increase access to justice in New York State Family Court by combining legal guidance, easy-to-access technology, and compassionate support to …

Jan. 30: Deadline for Liberty Aldrich Summer Fellowship at Family Legal Care Read More »

Please join us for a conversation with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. Before running for public office, Mr. Krasner worked as a criminal defense lawyer in Philadelphia for 30 years. He began his career with the Federal Public Defender’s Office, …

Feb. 3: A Conversation with Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner Read More »

Applications for the 2026 Fellowship are due by Wednesday, February 4 The New York State Excelsior Service Fellowship Program is a NYS funded two‐year fellowship offering talented individuals hands on training and experience in New York State government.  More about …

Feb. 4: New York State Excelsior Service Fellowship Program Deadline Read More »

The Public Interest Law Center will be available for virtual drop-ins during the PILC Fair (2/5 & 2/6). All students registered for the 2026 PILC Fair are welcome to drop-in and speak with a PILC counselor!  The virtual room will …

Feb. 5 & 6: Virtual PILC Fair Drop-In Rooms Read More »

Genuine Media and the NYU Journal of Legislation & Public Policy are excited to announce a live podcast taping event: “What Makes a Moral City?” The event will feature an interview with Brad Lander and is open to NYU students …

Feb. 6: What Makes a Moral City? A Live Podcast Taping with Brad Lander — Hosted by Genuine Media & the NYU Journal of Legislation & Public Policy Read More »

Attention 3L students! As you begin your final year at NYU Law, we want to share an opportunity with you. The Bar Prep Matching Program, facilitated this year by the NYU Public Interest Law Center (PILC), aims to enhance financial …

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We are pleased to offer firm-bound students the chance to support their peers through the Bar Prep Matching Program, facilitated this year by the Public Interest Law Center (PILC). This program aims to make bar prep materials more accessible for …

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The deadline to upload applications, and to indicate availability for interviews, is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15. Please complete this process soon to ensure that you do not miss the deadline. You may register for the Fair and upload your …

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NYU Law is currently accepting applications for a Traineeship with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The traineeship program is open to current 3L and LLM students at NYU Law, as well as JD and LLM graduates from …

Jan. 16: Deadline for International Court of Justice (ICJ) Judicial Fellow Programme Read More »

Calling international tax and international law students! PRO BONO WORK AND DIRECTED RESEARCH PROJECTS: Spring Semester 2026 UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TAX COOPERATION In 2023, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution to begin negotiations on …

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The World Food Programme (WFP) celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic …

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Immediate opening for Faculty Research Position Prof. Alvarez is looking for a research assistant to start immediately to engage in two tasks: (1) gathering materials for his spring term course on “human rights, sustainable development and international investment law” and …

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If you are interested in participating in intensive pro bono research projects during winter or spring break, you can view a recording of the information session here.    Background and Application Instructions   The Intensive Pro Bono Research Projects (open to LLMs) are a great …

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Human Rights in China (HRIC) is pleased to host the Robert L. Bernstein Fellowship in International Human Rights in honor of the late Mr. Bernstein, who was Director and Chair Emeritus of HRIC and Founding Chair and Director Emeritus of …

Dec. 12: Deadline for Robert L. Bernstein Fellowship in International Human Rights Read More »

Pro Bono Volunteer Opportunity: Crime Victims Treatment Center (New York, NY) Fall 2025 Semester Description: The Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC) is seeking a Spanish-speaking Pro Bono Volunteer to support our Legal Services Program (LSP). The volunteer will assist with …

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All 1Ls and 2Ls who may do a public interest summer internship and who register for summer funding are eligible to receive NYU summer funding – $6,000 for 1Ls and $8,000 for 2Ls. Register here now! There is simply no …

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Take a break from your busy week and join PILC counselors and staff for an informal coffee hour! Enjoy refreshments and casual conversation in a relaxed setting — no agenda, no pressure. Whether you’d like to chat about your public …

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