- For an overview of the PIJD program, review the PIJD Program Elements.
- For detailed graduation requirements, including deadlines, review the Requirements for PIJD graduates.
- A detailed chart of the different potential milestone experiences as well as required proof of completion, review the PIJD Milestone Instructions.
- PIJD Courses
- Forms:
Please note: completed forms, proof of milestones, and graduation applications must be emailed to publicinterestjd@scu.edu prior to relevant deadlines
It can be challenging to keep track of all the many events that happen at SC Law. While on campus there may be events that focus on specific areas of interest, below is a list of essential events that we encourage every Public Interest J.D. to attend.
| Event Name | Description | Term/Time of Year |
|---|---|---|
| Meet the Employers | A mini-career fair style luncheon where you can be exposed to a number of the employers who will be at NorCal PIPS day. This event is hosted by OCM. | Fall/November |
| Northern California PIPS Day | An online career event where you will sign up for Table Talks, you will also apply to interview. Beforehand, we encourage you to have your resume reviewed, a professional LinkedIn page, and cover letter reviews. We also encourage you to do a mock-interview with OCM. This event is cohosted by all bay area law schools, and OCM is the primary contact at SC Law. | January |
| Public Interest Mixer | A networking mixer with local practitioners in public interest. | Spring |
| Benefit for Social Justice | A gala that raises money for summer stipends for unpaid internships in public interest. PIJD students should plan to volunteer for this event, and should additionally apply for stipends. | Spring |
| PIJD Events | PIJD puts on socials, volunteering events, retreats and more. These events are for PIJD students only and are intended to build community among the cohorts. | Usually monthly during the academic year |
| Public Interest Themed Panels/Talks | Public Interest JD will usually partner with different offices and law student organizations to host special panels. For example, panels with the City Attorneys office, presentations by Equal Justice Works and more. | as scheduled |