Student Public Interest Network
Very few of us came to law school passionate about big-firm law, excited by the prospect of working 100 hours a week, or eager to de-emphasize personal fulfillment. While in law school, our priorities often (and very validly) change, and we respond by changing the expectations we have about our careers. As a result, there are hundreds of career paths open to students that go unexplored because students lack the information or the social network to look beyond the conventional paths.
The Student Public Interest Network’s purpose is to encourage students to dream big and then get the support to follow through. We're a support system, a social community, and a student and alumni network for students interested in public interest work during their summers and upon graduation. We hold social and career guidance events every year, and informally connect students and alumni with a diverse choice of career paths.
The Student Public Interest Network helps students connect with each other and with alumni who work in public interest. We define public interest broadly to include traditional nonprofits as well as government and international work. SPIN holds regular events focusing on community building and informal peer advising. SPIN also provides support for students who choose not to work at firms with our fly-out week parties and summer email lists.
For more information, please contact:
Shuli Karkowsky (mykarkowsky@law)
Betsy Grossman (egrossman@law)