Thinking about a career in public interest or government? There will be a host of public interest and government employers at the 1L Employer Showcase on Thursday, January 16th. Drop by their tables and small group discussions to learn more about their important work. But don’t stop there! Take time to visit with the private law firms at the Showcase. This Law.com article provides a great overview of how private law firms are more engaged than ever in meaningful pro bono work. The article highlights several compelling reasons why a private firm position might kick start your public interest or government career:
- Firms today are taking on pro bono matters on an unprecedented scale and quality.
- Firms are taking on some of the most important issues of the day, including immigration, LGBTQIA rights, environmental conservation and climate change, death penalty challenges, prison reform, fair sentencing, and election protection.
- Firms offer training that, combined with the opportunity to work on meaningful pro bono matters, creates attorneys who are highly attractive lateral candidates for public interest and government positions.
Be sure to RSVP for the 1L Employer Showcase and the small group discussions here (Log into Symplicity > Click Events > Click Workshops).