Public Interest
Hundreds of students provided thousands of hours of public interest support in 2019-2020
40,000+ hours in clinics
30,000+ hours of pro bono work
Ashleigh Kashimawo
Director of Public Interest Programming
Lawyers working in the public interest help underrepresented and marginalized people, and advocate for fair and effective laws and policies on their behalf. Generations of St. John’s Law graduates have made their mark serving the public interest in: Non-profit legal assistance organizations Non-governmental organizations Charitable organizations Educational institutions Government agencies Pro Bono matters With guidance from our Director of Public Interest Programming, Ashleigh Kashimawo, you’ll benefit from a range of offerings, including our: In-House and Partner Clinics Public Interest Center Public Interest Fellowship Program Public Interest Auction Public Interest Lecture Series Pro Bono Week Service Days Pro Bono Trainings Spring Break Service Trips Whatever career path you chose, we encourage you to use your law degree to serve justice. That is the lawyer’s calling. At St. John’s Law, you’ll find a range of opportunities to answer it, to be successful, and to experience the immense reward of making a difference. INTRODUCTION 2021 l 17
