The Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Law Fellowship 40th Anniversary Celebration

Looking Back, Leading Forward: 40 Years of Public Service Excellence 

About the Program

Join past and present Sparer Fellows for a special reunion celebrating 40 years of the Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Law Fellowship. This milestone proudly celebrates the visionary leadership of Edward V. Sparer ’59, for whom the fellowship is named, and the fellowship’s founders, Liz Schneider, Rose L. Hoffer Professor of Law Emerita, and alumnus Bertram Bronzaft ’61, along with the transformative work of more than 700 alumni who have advanced justice for underrepresented communities. Together, we'll share stories of the work that has shaped us and reflect on four decades of impact-driven advocacy, while charting the path forward for the next generation of public interest lawyers. Reconnect with fellow alumni, the faculty mentors who have guided this journey, and the dedicated staff who have championed this program's mission across four decades.

This event is by invite only. 

The Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Law Fellowship Program 

Brooklyn Law School alumnus Professor Edward V. Sparer ’59 was a pioneering and nationally recognized leader in poverty law who devoted his career to representing low-income individuals and advancing laws and policies affecting their lives. Established in 1986 by Professor Liz Schneider and Bertram Bronzaft ’61, the Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Law Fellowship Program honors the pioneering legacy of Professor Sparer ’59 by encouraging law students and lawyers to pursue careers in public interest law.

Learn more about the Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Law Fellowship and read about Professor Schneider’s remarkable career and legacy here.

More Information

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Important Note

Brooklyn Law School is committed to providing a forum for the discussion of important and sometimes controversial legal and social issues. The Law School provides space for dialogue and debate but does not endorse the views expressed by speakers, faculty, or participants at its events. The perspectives shared are those of the individuals involved.