Graduate Certificate in Public Interest Law at Illinois Institute of Technology

The certificate enables students to demonstrate their commitment to public interest law, define public interest career goals, customize coursework to match both interests and career objectives, and connect with potential professional opportunities.

Faculty: Chicago-Kent College of Law  |  Department: Law  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

To obtain the J.D. Certificate in Public Interest Law, students must complete 12 hours of coursework, including two core courses, and complete 50 hours of pro bono community service before graduation.

Career pathways

Public interest lawyers work in legal aid societies, prosecutors’ and public defenders’ offices, state attorney generals’ offices, and local or national public advocacy organizations such as the National Disability Rights Network and the NAACP. Others work for the pro bono programs of large law firms. Roles include: Among the many career options in this area are:; Civil rights attorney; Disability rights attorney; Environmental law attorney; Legal aid attorney; Nonprofit director; Prosecutor; Public defender.

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