Upcoming Events and Workshops
2020 – 2021
PILC Public Interest Summer Experience Community Gathering: Tues, Sept. 22, 12:50-1:50pm by Zoom
Did you know that over 150 Pace/Haub Law students had internships in the public sector this past summer? Odds are you may want one too! Don’t miss this opportunity to join PILC as we host upper level students to talk about these exciting internships – learn about the legal work they performed and how they obtained their position and funding. 1 PD credit to all speakers and attendees.
Public Interest Employer Webinar Series (Via Zoom): Thursdays and Fridays Oct. 1-Oct 16
PILC, as part of a consortium of NY-NJ-CT law schools, is hosting a series of live Zoom career panels during October to introduce students to public interest law practice areas and employers! Panels will include lawyers working in public service with nonprofit organizations and government agencies at all levels, who will share valuable information about the work they do, discuss internship and post-graduate job opportunities in their offices, and answer your questions.
You do not need to attend each panel, but must rsvp to: http://www.nyls.edu/ImpactRSVP to receive the Zoom link for any you wish to attend. There is a cap on invitees so rsvp soon!
Program dates/topic:
- Thursday, October 1, 5pm - Labor and Employment Law
- Thursday, October 1, 6pm - Federal Government
- Friday, October 2, 1pm - City Government
- Friday, October 2, 2pm - Civil Rights Law
- Thursday, October 8, 5pm - Housing Law
- Friday, October 9, 1pm - Immigration Law
- Friday, October 9, 2pm - Public Defense/Criminal Defense
- *Thursday, October 15, 5pm - Environmental Law (*this session hosted by Pace Law, and attendees will receive 1 PD Credit)
Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair
The Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair brings together more than 200 public interest employers to provide networking opportunities for law students and the opportunity for some students to interviews for full-time positions and summer internships. Law students from over 150 law schools attend the conference to participate in workshops and informal “table talk” discussions, receive resume advice, and network with fellow law students and legal professionals. Employers include public defender and civil legal aid service offices around the country and other government employers. The Career Fair, including interviews, will be ALL VIRTUAL this year, so no travel expenses or inconvenience to participate. You must register by Friday, September 18 to be able to apply for interviews and the Career Fair events will take place Oct 22 - 24.
Visit https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/conference-and-career-fair/about/
PILC's Finding & Funding your Summer Public Service Internship
Please join PILC for a Zoom information session to answer all your questions about summer 2021 Public Interest internships.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 12:45 - 1:45 pm. Attendees earn 1 PD Point.
LOG IN to Join Zoom Meeting
https://pace.zoom.us/j/94039591993, Meeting ID: 940 3959 1993, Password: 843626
NYU Public Interest Career Fair
This year, the Fair will be conducted virtually on February 4 & 5, 2021, using a platform called FloRecruit to hold interviews and to conduct Table Talk virtually.
Important Dates & Deadlines
December 1 – January 14: Registration. Students may register for the Fair and upload applications starting at 9:00 a.m. on December 1st until the deadline to register, which is January 14th at noon.
January 14: Late Registration (after 12 noon on Jan. 14th, students who register will be ineligible to apply for interviews, but will be able to participate in virtual Table Talk)
January 29: Interview schedules will be published online. Please be advised that this date is subject to change and is dependent upon all participating employers completing their interview selections on time.
Please stay tuned for emails from PILC about the Fair!
PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES:
Keep an eye out for our periodic emails from PILC about legal pro bono and other community volunteer opportunities, in a wide range of practice areas, for law students – including ways to help virtually!