Master of Laws - Public Interest Law

The Public Interest Law area of concentration provides education for public interest and public sector careers, as well as an overview of various ways lawyers can advance the interests of underrepresented groups and communities.The Law School offers a Public Service Law Certificate Program for students with a demonstrated commitment to serving the public, as well as financial support for recent graduates pursuing public interest work. Program candidates must complete a minimum of 15 credits of public service coursework from an approved course list and a minimum of 175 hours of legal work in public interest organizations, government agencies, or courts. Financial aid programs include the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), which offers repayment assistance for not only law school debt but also loans received for undergraduate and other graduate-level study, and the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan.Students in the Public Interest concentration have ample opportunities to supplement their classroom work with experiential learning. Many choose to become involved in the Law School’s Immigration Law Clinic, Civil Rights Clinic or Family Protection Clinic, and many are also involved in the Humanitarian Aid Legal Organization (HALO), ACLU at King Hall, and other student organizations.Two-Year LL.M. option .

Official Academic Records (Transcripts) - One official set of academic records issued in the original language and accompanied by a certified English translation. Academic records should show graded coursework, dates of enrollment and award of degree(s).Two letters of recommendation - It is preferred that these letters come from the applicant’s law professors.Personal Statement - Your personal statement should include personal, academic and professional background and your reasons for seeking an advanced degree.Résumé or curriculum vitae - Please list your educational and professional background, in addition to any scholarships, awards or honors you have received.A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.