The Public Interest and Pro Bono program underscores Duke Law School’s commitment to provide students with experiential learning opportunities that not only contribute to their professional development, but also stress the value of service. Students provide law-related services in a broad array of areas including criminal law, environmental law, and civil rights, and work with Legal Aid, non-profit advocacy groups, government, and private attorneys in their pro bono work.
Whether students opt to take on significant commitments with student pro bono groups such as the Guardian ad Litem program or the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, the public interest and pro bono program gives them a chance to engage intellectually and reflect on the value of service.
Features of the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono (2007-2008 edition) provides a brief overview of our programs.
News & Announcements
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Bart '02 returns to Duke Law to lead the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono
"Our students come here ingrained with a sense of service and the mission of our office is to nurture and support that," Assistant Dean Kim Bart says.
Archives
See the news archives for a complete listing of past news and announcements.

Public Interest at Duke Law
PILF, Innocence Project honored
PILF Auction & Gala