The University of Wisconsin Law School has a long tradition of public service and community involvement. The Law School is committed to fostering and supporting this tradition through a vast array of public interest-oriented courses, clinical opportunities, student organizations, and guest lectures.
The Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD) supports students interested in public interest careers through one-on-one counseling, panel discussions on a variety of public interest careers and fellowships, and job postings and career fairs. For questions about public interest and government employment, contact OCPD at career@law.wisc.edu or at the OCPD office.
Job Search Resources
Career Services
Learn more about the information and support available from the OCPD, including links to job search sites.
"Public Interest & Government" Resources
Research job opportunities using public interest guides and government and public interest job listings.
Postgraduate Fellowships
Learn about the many public interest fellowships available to law school graduates and find out how to prepare and apply for these opportunities.
Pro Bono Program
Learn more about the UW Law Pro Bono Program, which connects second and third-year law student participants with Dane County attorneys and non-profits involved in civil pro bono work.
Finances
Funding For Summer Internships
Get the latest information about grant or fellowship assistance to support summer positions with public interest employers, including government employers.
Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Learn more about the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) program and how it supports UW Law School graduates who work for non-profit organizations or government agencies.
Academics
Public Interest Curriculum Guide
This guide is designed to help you plan an academic program that will help make those six semesters interesting and meaningful and ensure that your academic program meets your Public Interest professional needs.
