Mid-October Public Interest Newsletter
In case you missed it! Download the Public Interest Newsletter (below) for information about some of the latest pro bono, internship, and post-graduate opportunities in the public interest and public service fields.
Mid-October Public Interest Newsletter
The latest edition of the Public Interest Newsletter is here, packed with valuable information on pro bono, internship, and post-graduate opportunities in the public interest and public service fields.
Highlights in this mid-October issue:
- Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office is hosting a Lunch & Learn on Oct. 23 at noon in FR Courtroom on their Smart Justice and spring break program. Learn how to earn legal pro bono hours with Miami SAO during spring break.
- The ACLU’s Southern Collective is accepting applications for the ACLU-NBLSA Southern Legal Internship Program. The priority deadline is Oct. 31.
- Applications for Clinics & Externships, including the Veterans Advocacy Clinic and Jacobs Law Clinic, are open. Apply by Oct. 29 for Spring ’26 Clinic and Externship opportunities.
- Stetson Law’s Pro Bono Fair will take place in the Great Hall on Oct. 23, from 4:30-6:30pm. Attend to meet representatives from public interest and government organizations to learn about pro bono, internship, and post-graduate employment opportunities.
Download the Newsletter below to get all the details.
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VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM OF BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES – SPRING/SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
BALS is accepting applications for spring and summer internship opportunities.
- For spring, they are seeking an intern to work with the family law team out of their Ybor office. Spring internships are unpaid.
- For summer, they will have openings for paid clerkships in the following offices: Plant City, Dade City, the Advocacy department (ABLE) in Ybor, and the Family Law office in Ybor. Summer clerks gain hands-on experience in public interest law, receive mentorship and training, network with legal professionals, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients. Clerkship positions are limited to rising 3Ls or higher and recent graduates.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and early submission is encouraged. Learn more, including how to apply, at the flyer below.
Children’s Dream Fund Benefit – Volunteers Needed
Cornhole Classic on November 22nd to benefit the Children’s Dream Fund, volunteers are needed for the event. These hours would qualify for non-legal community service hours.
The tournament will take place from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM at 8223 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251. We anticipate needing around 12–15 volunteers to help with the following:
- Parking
- Running and scoring cornhole games
- Assisting at the registration table
- Monitoring the raffle table
- Helping with lunch service
If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Matt at [email protected] or 941.400.7965.
Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture
We Are Eating the Earth
Best-selling author and award-winning journalist Michael Grunwald will discuss his new book, We are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix our Food System and Save our Climate. His book examines how our food system is colliding with the climate crisis. He exposes false solutions making the problem worse while spotlighting the scientists and entrepreneurs pioneering real innovations.
November 18, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in the Mann Lounge
Lunch will be served. RSVP HERE
RSVP to Public Interest Job Search 101
Join the Office of Career and Professional Development for an overview of the public interest and government job search. We’ll cover key timelines, application strategies, and resources to help you find meaningful opportunities with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and legal aid providers, including summer internship and postgraduate opportunities.
FR Courtroom
October 16 @ Noon
Lunch Provided
Sixth Circuit Legal Fair – Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
The Clearwater Bar Foundation is seeking law student volunteers to assist with the Sixth Circuit Legal Fair. The Legal Fair will take place on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 11:00am-3:00pm in Clearwater. Law student volunteers will assist attorney volunteers, who will provide guidance to members of the community on issues related to a wide range of practice areas, including family law, guardianship, bankruptcy/tax, social security, and more. Scan the QR code on the flyer below to sign-up.
RSVP to Public Interest Job Search 101
Join the Office of Career and Professional Development for an overview of the public interest and government job search. We’ll cover key timelines, application strategies, and resources to help you find meaningful opportunities with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and legal aid providers, including summer internship and postgraduate opportunities.
FR Courtroom
October 16 @ Noon
Lunch Provided
Seeking Nominations for AALS Pro Bono Honor Roll
We are seeking nominations for the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Pro Bono Honor Roll. The Pro Bono Honor Roll acknowledges and highlights the exceptional work of individuals engaging in, expanding, and/or supporting their law school community in providing pro bono legal services. Each year, our law school may select up to three individuals to be honored—one faculty member, one student, and one staff member.
Nomination Process: You may nominate yourself or another faculty member, staff member, or student. Each nomination submission should include:
(i) the name of the person being nominated;
(ii) their role (faculty, student, or staff); and
(iii) the reason for nomination, highlighting the significance of the nominee’s work engaging in, expanding, and/or supporting the Stetson law community in providing pro bono legal services (no more than 500 words).
For purposes of this award, pro bono is defined as work that is primarily legal in nature, supervised by a licensed attorney (for law students), not for pay or academic credit, and of service to underserved individuals, groups, or those with barriers to access to justice.
Please submit your nomination(s) in a PDF or Word format to Stephanie Storke, Associate Director of Public Interest Careers and Pro Bono, at [email protected]. You may nominate as many individuals as you would like.
Deadline for Nominations: Please note that all nominations must be submitted by Monday, October 13 at 5:00 p.m.
Stetson Law’s Pro Bono Committee will review all nominations and select three individuals to be added to the honor roll. Recipients’ names will be publicized through the AALS electronic newsletter, website, and at the annual conference.
We look forward to receiving your nominations and celebrating the incredible pro bono work being done within our community. Please nominate someone today!
Children’s Dream Fund Benefit – Volunteers Needed
Cornhole Classic on November 22nd to benefit the Children’s Dream Fund, volunteers are needed for the event. These hours would qualify for non-legal community service hours.
The tournament will take place from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM at 8223 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251. We anticipate needing around 12–15 volunteers to help with the following:
- Parking
- Running and scoring cornhole games
- Assisting at the registration table
- Monitoring the raffle table
- Helping with lunch service
If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Matt at [email protected] or 941.400.7965.
Children’s Dream Fund Benefit – Volunteers Needed
Cornhole Classic on November 22nd to benefit the Children’s Dream Fund, volunteers are needed for the event. These hours would qualify for non-legal community service hours.
The tournament will take place from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM at 8223 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251. We anticipate needing around 12–15 volunteers to help with the following:
- Parking
- Running and scoring cornhole games
- Assisting at the registration table
- Monitoring the raffle table
- Helping with lunch service
If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Matt at [email protected] or 941.400.7965.
Seeking Nominations for AALS Pro Bono Honor Roll
We are seeking nominations for the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Pro Bono Honor Roll. The Pro Bono Honor Roll acknowledges and highlights the exceptional work of individuals engaging in, expanding, and/or supporting their law school community in providing pro bono legal services. Each year, our law school may select up to three individuals to be honored—one faculty member, one student, and one staff member.
Nomination Process: You may nominate yourself or another faculty member, staff member, or student. Each nomination submission should include:
(i) the name of the person being nominated;
(ii) their role (faculty, student, or staff); and
(iii) the reason for nomination, highlighting the significance of the nominee’s work engaging in, expanding, and/or supporting the Stetson law community in providing pro bono legal services (no more than 500 words).
For purposes of this award, pro bono is defined as work that is primarily legal in nature, supervised by a licensed attorney (for law students), not for pay or academic credit, and of service to underserved individuals, groups, or those with barriers to access to justice.
Please submit your nomination(s) in a PDF or Word format to Stephanie Storke, Associate Director of Public Interest Careers and Pro Bono, at [email protected]. You may nominate as many individuals as you would like.
Deadline for Nominations: Please note that all nominations must be submitted by Monday, October 13 at 5:00 p.m.
Stetson Law’s Pro Bono Committee will review all nominations and select three individuals to be added to the honor roll. Recipients’ names will be publicized through the AALS electronic newsletter, website, and at the annual conference.
We look forward to receiving your nominations and celebrating the incredible pro bono work being done within our community. Please nominate someone today!
Summer 2026 ACLU-NBLSA Southern Legal Internship Program (SLIP)
About the Program: The Southern Legal Internship Program (SLIP) or SLIP is a unique collaboration between the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA). This summer internship will provide law students with invaluable experience working on impactful civil rights and social justice issues across the Southern United States. Interns will be placed at ACLU affiliates in the 13 states of the Southern Collective, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Students are able to note the specific states they are interested in working in.
Program Details:
- Time Commitment: Full-time (35 hours/week) for 10 weeks during the summer of 2025 (starting likely June 1 or June 15 – start date varies by affiliate).
- Compensation: $8,400.
- Location: Each intern will work at an ACLU affiliate office; each affiliate has their own policies related to in-person/hybrid/remote work.
- Orientation: Interns will attend a pre-internship orientation with their cohort and ACLU staff.
Responsibilities: SLIP interns will contribute to crucial legal, policy, and organizing campaigns in the issue areas that most affect Black and Brown communities in the region, including voting rights, educational equity, gender justice, and criminal legal reform. Interns will engage in a range of activities, including legal, policy, and administrative research, drafting legal and public-facing documents, participating in client intake, and more, depending on their placement.
Qualifications:
- Current law students graduating no earlier than December 2026.
- Members of NBLSA or a local Black Law Student Association chapter at your school.
- Strong research and writing skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to civil rights and social justice.
Application Process: Interested students can apply via this link: https://tinyurl.com/SLIP2026
Applications should include a cover letter, résumé, writing sample, and proof of NBLSA or local BLSA chapter membership in addition to any affiliate specific requests. The priority deadline is October 31, 2025, with the final deadline on November 28, 2025.
2026 Civil Legal Aid Summer Fellowships
Funding Florida Legal Aid is now accepting applications for their Civil Legal Aid Summer Fellowship Program!
- Selected fellows gain valuable legal service experience at a Florida non-profit legal service organization for a 10-week full-time paid summer fellowship.
- Stipends for students are $9,000. A cost-of-living adjustment may be provided to eligible students.
- The organization and the summer fellow are matched using the preferences in their applications.
- The deadline to apply is November 7 at 11:45 pm. Learn more and apply here.
- Up to 30 Summer 2026 fellowships will be offered.
Have questions? Contact Stephanie Storke, Associate Director of Public Interest Careers & Pro Bono, at [email protected].
Sixth Circuit Legal Fair – Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
The Clearwater Bar Foundation is seeking law student volunteers to assist with the Sixth Circuit Legal Fair. The Legal Fair will take place on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 11:00am-3:00pm in Clearwater. Law student volunteers will assist attorney volunteers, who will provide guidance to members of the community on issues related to a wide range of practice areas, including family law, guardianship, bankruptcy/tax, social security, and more. Scan the QR code on the flyer below to sign-up.
Seeking Nominations for AALS Pro Bono Honor Roll
We are seeking nominations for the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Pro Bono Honor Roll. The Pro Bono Honor Roll acknowledges and highlights the exceptional work of individuals engaging in, expanding, and/or supporting their law school community in providing pro bono legal services. Each year, our law school may select up to three individuals to be honored—one faculty member, one student, and one staff member.
Nomination Process: You may nominate yourself or another faculty member, staff member, or student. Each nomination submission should include:
(i) the name of the person being nominated;
(ii) their role (faculty, student, or staff); and
(iii) the reason for nomination, highlighting the significance of the nominee’s work engaging in, expanding, and/or supporting the Stetson law community in providing pro bono legal services (no more than 500 words).
For purposes of this award, pro bono is defined as work that is primarily legal in nature, supervised by a licensed attorney (for law students), not for pay or academic credit, and of service to underserved individuals, groups, or those with barriers to access to justice.
Please submit your nomination(s) in a PDF or Word format to Stephanie Storke, Associate Director of Public Interest Careers and Pro Bono, at [email protected]. You may nominate as many individuals as you would like.
Deadline for Nominations: Please note that all nominations must be submitted by Monday, October 13 at 5:00 p.m.
Stetson Law’s Pro Bono Committee will review all nominations and select three individuals to be added to the honor roll. Recipients’ names will be publicized through the AALS electronic newsletter, website, and at the annual conference.
We look forward to receiving your nominations and celebrating the incredible pro bono work being done within our community. Please nominate someone today!
Bookstore: All Champion Brand Clothing 25% Off!
October 8-16, ALL CHAMPION brand clothing take 25% off in-store and online! Even our new items are included in this sale!*
We still have a huge amount of clearance/last chance merchandise on sale up to 20%-50% off.
*Clearance/last chance Champion items are not included in the 25% off sale. Priced as marked.
Children’s Dream Fund Benefit – Volunteers Needed
Cornhole Classic on November 22nd to benefit the Children’s Dream Fund, volunteers are needed for the event. These hours would qualify for non-legal community service hours.
The tournament will take place from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM at 8223 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251. We anticipate needing around 12–15 volunteers to help with the following:
- Parking
- Running and scoring cornhole games
- Assisting at the registration table
- Monitoring the raffle table
- Helping with lunch service
If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Matt at [email protected] or 941.400.7965.
Sixth Circuit Legal Fair – Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
The Clearwater Bar Foundation is seeking law student volunteers to assist with the Sixth Circuit Legal Fair. The Legal Fair will take place on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 11:00am-3:00pm in Clearwater. Law student volunteers will assist attorney volunteers, who will provide guidance to members of the community on issues related to a wide range of practice areas, including family law, guardianship, bankruptcy/tax, social security, and more. Scan the QR code on the flyer below to sign-up.
2026 Civil Legal Aid Summer Fellowships
Funding Florida Legal Aid is now accepting applications for their Civil Legal Aid Summer Fellowship Program!
- Selected fellows gain valuable legal service experience at a Florida non-profit legal service organization for a 10-week full-time paid summer fellowship.
- Stipends for students are $9,000. A cost-of-living adjustment may be provided to eligible students.
- The organization and the summer fellow are matched using the preferences in their applications.
- The deadline to apply is November 7 at 11:45 pm. Learn more and apply here.
- Up to 30 Summer 2026 fellowships will be offered.
Have questions? Contact Stephanie Storke, Associate Director of Public Interest Careers & Pro Bono, at [email protected].
Public Interest Resume & Cover Letter Workshop – Oct. 6 @ Noon
Join the Office of Career & Professional Development for a workshop on how to craft strong materials for non-profit, legal aid, and government jobs. Learn how to:
– Highlight your skills, experiences, and interest for public interest/service roles
– Craft a compelling narrative that connects your passion to the employer’s mission
– Get advice on timing, tailoring, and standing out in the public interest/service hiring process.
This event will take place in Eleazer Courtroom on Monday, Oct. 6 from 12-1pm. RSVP HERE.
Southern Legal Counsel – Spring 2026 Law Student Clerkship Opportunity
Volunteer Lawyers Program – Spring & Summer 2026 Opportunities
Bay Area Legal Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Program has open internship positions available for the upcoming spring semester, and they have begun recruiting for the summer 2026 semester. See the flyer below for instructions on how to apply.
- For spring, their family law team is seeking a law student 2L or higher. Spring internships are unpaid.
- Looking ahead to summer, they will have openings for paid clerkships (rising 3L or higher and graduates) in the following offices:
- Plant City Office
- Dade City Office
- Advocacy department (ABLE) – Ybor Office
- Family Law – Ybor Office
Sixth Circuit Legal Fair – Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
The Clearwater Bar Foundation is seeking law student volunteers to assist with the Sixth Circuit Legal Fair. The Legal Fair will take place on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 11:00am-3:00pm in Clearwater. Law student volunteers will assist attorney volunteers, who will provide guidance to members of the community on issues related to a wide range of practice areas, including family law, guardianship, bankruptcy/tax, social security, and more. Scan the QR code on the flyer below to sign-up.
