This program will provide an overview and exploration of the developing law school incubator and fellowship program models that are helping public interest and public service-minded law students move from eager yet inexperienced law students to skilled and more seasoned legal practitioners. As law schools take a more active role in helping their students transition to careers and practices that service unmet legal needs, faculty and staff are being called upon to advise and consult on these new ways of entry into the legal profession.
The program will have three objectives:
1. Introduce attendees to some of the models and resources available to build these programs;
2. Explore their relationship and how they support public interest and public service students, issues, and careers; and
3. Brainstorm about the synergies and resources available to promote these models.
Representatives from law schools, the Bar, and the Judiciary who are experts in this field will present on the program. The goal will be for attendees to learn from the experts and their colleagues about these emerging programs and to leave with a few concrete ideas about how they can build and support these programs at their schools.
Business meeting at program conclusion.