Join Career Strategist Merce’de Savala, today at 3PM CT as she hosts a virtual informational session on Zoom for 1L students that have applied for the 1L Summer Public Interest Program. She will discuss what jobs qualify for the program, how to register with the Human Resources system (workday) and I-9 verification, and how to ensure you receive your payment.
The 1L Summer Public Interest Funding Program (1L SPIP) is part of WashU Law’s commitment to supporting our students who choose to pursue careers in government and public interest law by providing financial support to students who would otherwise be unable to work in an unpaid government or public interest internship over the summer. Through 1L SPIP, WashU Law offers funding of up to $3,000 (less taxes) for law students in need who work full time in eligible positions for a minimum of six weeks (or, roughly 200 hours) and complete a 1L SPIP application.
An eligible position is one in which you are:
- Working for the public interest in a legal, policy, legislative, or advocacy setting under legal supervision, and in a position where at least one year of law school is required; and
- Working for a non-profit organization;
- Working for a government office; or
- Working in a judicial externship/internship program; and
- Working in a position where you are not receiving payment intended to compensate you for work performed during the internship, whether from your place
ALL 1L STUDENTS WHO HAVE APPLIED OR ARE THINKING OF APPLYING FOR THE SPIP PROGRAM ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! RSVP on Symplicity.