Public Interest & Pro Bono Programs

Student Public Interest Listserv

Students who would like to receive breaking news on events, fellowships, jobs, and pro bono opportunities by email, should join this listserv. To do so, go to PublicInterestStudent Listserv and fill in the requested information for "Subcribing to Public Interest."

Alumni Public Interest Listserv

Alumni who would like to receive periodic announcements on public interest at Duke Law (and be able to respond to the group) should join this listserv. To do so, go to the PublicInterestAlumni Listserv and fill in the requested information for "Subscribing to PublicInterestAlumni."

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 enagage intellectually and reflect on the value of service.

News & Announcements

Responding to Harvard's third-year tuition forgiveness plan
Associate Dean Carol Spruill comments on Duke Law's efforts to complement federal legislation that forgives debt entirely after 10 years of work in public service. » Law.com
Duke Law students continue annual service of free tax assistance to low-income taxpayers
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program helped 218 Durham residents for the 2006 tax period.
Faculty Lives in Public Service: Professor Erwin Chemerinsky
Chemerinsky urges students to use their legal education to make a difference.