Public Interest

Public interest law is not a niche pursuit at Northwestern Pritzker Law — it is a defining feature of the school’s culture and mission. With dedicated career advising, robust clinical ...

Northwestern Pritzker Law has a long history of fostering a commitment to pro bono and public service in its students and graduates, offering myriad opportunities to serve and give back. ...

Northwestern Pritzker Law has long been a leader in preparing students for public interest careers and pro bono work that promotes advancement of social justice. Since its founding in 2016, the ...

Two recent Northwestern Pritzker Law graduates have begun their careers in public interest as recipients of national fellowships. These 2025 graduates have dedicated their time and skills to ...

On October 17, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law held its annual Knox Conversations, a discussion series featuring a bipartisan panel of incisive political thinkers and legal practitioners. ...

On August 24, 2024, more than 200 Northwestern Pritzker School of Law students stepped out of the classroom and gathered at Chicago-area nonprofits, parks, schools, and beaches. Wearing purple ...

Melissa Castillo West (JD ’24) joins 83 other recent law school graduates who will spend the next two years as Equal Justice Works Fellows. During her time with the Chicago Coalition for the ...

Five recent Northwestern Pritzker School of Law graduates received Northwestern Law post-graduate fellowships this year to support their work addressing issues such as economic justice, education ...

On February 21, 2024, students, faculty, alumni, and guests filled Thorne Auditorium to observe the latest installment of the Newt and Jo Minow Debate Series at Northwestern Pritzker School of ...