 |
PREPARING LAWYERS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
Brooklyn Law School has developed one of the nation’s leading and most comprehensive programs to prepare lawyers for public service -- one that attracts students from around the world. It offers rigorous coursework and clinical experiences, generous funding, and the opportunity to take part in a community of influential scholars, practitioners, advocates and activists.
Approximately 20% of all Brooklyn Law School graduates choose public interest law or government careers. And more than three-quarters of all graduates have participated in the Public Service Law Program, which features:
Over 40 specialized courses
A high-ranked clinical program, with 18 in-house clinics
Faculty known for its scholarship and public service leadership
Numerous fellowships
Public Service Grants Program, funding 400 externships annually
Public Service Office, helping students launch careers and pursue social justice goals
Career Center, with 8 attorney-counselors
Robust pro-bono program, on and off campus
Student organizations focused on public interest law
Frequent symposia and events
Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)
A large, international, public service alumni network
|
|
|
|
