Becoming a Public Interest Lawyer

by Nicole Hallett

Becoming a Public Interest Lawyer is a comprehensive guide for prospective, current, and recently-graduated law students who want a career in public interest law. It helps students decide which kind of public interest job is right for them and then gives them the tools and information they need to land their dream job. It provides candid, practical advice on how to choose a law school, survive the first year, develop a resume, search for a job, and manage student debt. Extended sections cover summer internships, public interest fellowships, law school extracurricular activities, and life after law school as a public interest lawyer. It is written for those who want to use their law degree to do good in the world but who need help charting their path. Anyone can have a meaningful, successful public interest legal career. This book lights the way.

Genres: Law

136 pages, Paperback

Published August 30, 2022

Reviews

[Justin Marji · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked all the different descriptions of public interest law. It really is an all encompassing guide. Even if one is not interested in public interest, it is still a worthwhile read.