Public Interest Law

Golden Gate University School of Law has a well-deserved reputation as one of the top public interest law schools in the nation. A number of public interest programs at Golden Gate demonstrate our commitment to public interest law.

Public Interest Adviser

The public interest adviser provides career counseling, supports student groups, and champions public interest issues and concerns within the School of Law. E-mail the public interest adviser. The adviser maintains a student listserve, sending out regular updates about public interest/public sector employment issues, conferences, events, and volunteer opportunities. Students are encouraged to register with the adviser when they begin law school.

Public Interest Faculty
Our faculty are actively involved in social justice scholarship and service, and many play active roles in local and national public interest organizations.

Public Interest Curriculum
Golden Gate offers a Certificate of Specialization in Public Interest Law. We also offer a substantial number of public interest courses, and our hands-on clinical programs are second to none.

Financial Support
Golden Gate is proud to offer scholarships, income support, and professional development stipends to students and alumni who pursue public interest and social justice careers.

Pro Bono Opportunities
The school actively promotes pro bono (volunteer) opportunities, which abound in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Public Interest Career Resources
Our professional staff are dedicated to supporting the ambitions and ideals of public interest law students. The school collaborates with public interest employers to promote opportunities for our students and alumni.

Student Organizations
Campus groups play a vital role in promoting public interest issues and concerns both on-campus and in the community.