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 …
Dec. 24: Apply to JD/LLM Research Assistant for Prof. Alvarez Read More »
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 …
LLM Winter Pro Bono Intensive Research Information Session (Recording Available) Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Public Interest Law Center invites you to sign up for a conversation with Xuan W Tay (NYU Law Visiting Doctoral Scholar), during which he will share his overall experience working with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and applying …
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 …
On Monday, November 17, Gina McCarthy will be speaking at NYU Law about the potential for climate action at the state and local levels in the current moment, her work with America Is All In, and related topics. McCarthy is one of the …
PILC Fair registration opens on November 15! Come meet with PILC to learn how to register, apply for interviews, and utilize the online system. We will be available to help students with the registration process. Date: Friday, November 21, 2025 …
The International Law & Human Rights (ILHR) Fellowships application is now available. The fellowship is undertaken with funding support from the Public Interest Law Center, and in partnership with the Institute for International Law and Justice. Eligibility: 1Ls, 2Ls, …
It can be difficult to decide whether to participate in private sector recruiting if you are planning, or considering, a public interest career, and that decision comes extremely early in law school. This session aims to give advice and perspective …
You may have considered spending your summer doing public interest work in New York City, Washington DC, or San Francisco, but have you thought about going to a smaller city or rural locale? Join us for a discussion with current …
Nov. 11: Getting Out of NYC: Summer Internships Beyond the Big Cities Read More »
The various practice area panels from PILC Week are available here!
Interested in learning about public defense in Texas? PILC is hosting Victoria Knott, Recruitment Director and Assistant Public Defender at Harris County Public Defender’s Office in Houston, TX, for an IN-PERSON information session on October 27 at 10:45 am. She …
Date: Tuesday, October 28 Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m. Location: This is a virtual event RSVP here. The Public Interest Law Center invites you to sign up for a talk with the Vance Center for International Justice. The Vance Center’s Jaime Chávez …
Oct. 28: PILC Career Conversation with the Vance Center for International Justice Read More »
Join us for an insightful discussion hosted by the Furman Public Policy Scholarship Program, that will highlight various non-federal and non-executive branch careers in public policy in the era of Trump. This event will feature a special fireside chat with …
Oct. 28: Public Policy Careers in the Era of Trump Read More »
Have you ever considered pursuing a career in Education Rights? Join Todd Silverblatt, Supervising Attorney of The Warren Sinsheimer Children’s Rights Program at Mobilization For Justice, and Yariel Acevedo (’21), MFJ Staff Attorney and former Sinsheimer Children’s Rights Fellow, for …
Oct. 21: Warren Sinsheimer Children’s Rights Fellowship Info Session Read More »
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at a public interest law firm? What are these law firms, and how do they differ from other firms and non-profit organizations? Come meet attorneys practicing at public interest firms in …
This virtual presentation will give you a basic overview of spending your 1L or 2L summer in international law, whether that is abroad or working on international issues while being based in the US, and we will go over some …
Oct. 23: 1L & 2L Summer International Internships Information Session (Virtual) Read More »
The International Finance and Development (IFD) Fellowships are funded post-graduate fellowship placements with major international organizations working in the field of international finance and development. Students are placed in a range of practice areas including law and development, trade law, …
Oct. 24: Deadline to Apply for 2025-2026 IFD Fellowship Read More »
Attend this session for an introduction to public interest careers and to learn about PILC’s Summer Funding Program, which guarantees financial support to any 1L and 2L with a public interest, government or judicial summer internship. PILC counselors will offer …
Oct. 14: Finding & Funding a 1L Public Interest Internship Read More »
Please join PILC for an information session geared to 1Ls who may want to spend their 1L summer interning in a United States Attorney’s Office or in a state or local prosecutor’s office, and/or 1Ls whose interests may include national …
Oct. 15: 1L USAO and Local Pros. Summer Internships Read More »
The Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law, together with the Guarini Center, are excited to announce the launch of the Environmental Justice Initiative, a new collaboration at NYU School of Law. We invite you to join us for a …
Oct. 15: Environmental Justice Initiative Launch Read More »
Please join PILC and BALSA for a career panel and discussion with The Federal Defenders of New York. The panel will feature current Federal Defenders who will discuss their respective journeys as public defenders. The Federal Defenders is a …
Please join PILC for an information session geared to 1Ls who may want to spend their 1L summer interning in a federal, state or local government agency (except for criminal prosecutorial work, which will be discussed during the 10/15 Info …
On Monday, October 6 from 1:15 – 2:15 p.m., we will host an information session about an exciting fellowship opportunity available to current 1Ls only who have a passion for urban and public affairs, affordable housing issues and urban community …
Oct. 6: Moelis Fellowship in Affordable Housing & Urban Affairs Information Session Read More »
We are pleased to share a fall pro bono opportunity with Coqual, a global think tank and advisory firm. Opportunity: Coqual is currently seeking pro bono volunteers to assist research that will inform multiple studies on the future of work …
The 33rd annual Public Interest Networking Reception brings together students and public interest employers for an evening of informal conversations. Hosted this year by Cardozo School of Law and co-sponsored by NYU Law and other regional law schools, the PIN …
Sept. 30: 33rd Annual Public Interest Networking (PIN) Reception Read More »
The Public Interest Law Center invites you to sign up for a talk with KC Michaels (JD ’12), Legal Advisor, Office of Legal Counsel, International Energy Agency (IEA), during which he will share his overall experience working with the IEA …
Oct. 2: PILC Career Conversation with the International Energy Agency (Virtual) Read More »
