John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law
John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law
Preview of the Public Interest/Public Service Postgrad Job Search: 2L Edition!: January 26
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAttention current 2Ls (class of 2027): Join the Levin Center to begin the conversation about your postgrad job search. We will provide an overview and answer preliminary questions. The full postgrad job search workshop will be in the spring quarter. Bring your lunch and take part in an engaging discussion on planning a public interest […]
Legal Perspectives on the Federal Crackdown in Minnesota: January 28
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin SLS Professors Rabia Belt, Evelyn Douek, Lucas Guttentag, Pam Karlan, Fred Smith, Jayashri Srikantiah, and Bob Weisberg for a discussion on the federal crackdown in Minnesota. Students will have an opportunity to hear from and ask questions of faculty experts on legal issues including immigration, federalism, the First Amendment, civil and criminal liability, and […]
Info Session: Summer 2026 Funding Opportunities: February 2
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAre you thinking about summer funding? Bring your lunch and join the Levin Center for an Information Session on Summer 2026 Funding, where we’ll cover: Eligibility requirements Application process and deadlines Funding options for public interest and government internships Answer your questions. Date: February 2 Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Location: Classroom 180 Please register. […]
Judge Advocate General (JAG) Info Session: February 12
@ SLS: Room N102 Neukom Building, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join Judge Advocate General components to hear more about their internship and postgraduate opportunities. Nondiscrimination Policy: Stanford Law School believes deeply in the value of public service and encourages all of our graduates to consider how they can use their talents to serve the greater public. Military service is an especially admirable form of […]
Public Interest Community Event: Donut Hour!: February 19
@ SLS: Cooley Courtyard 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the SLS Public Interest community for a Donut Hour during lunch! Reprising our bagel breakfast for the fall, we hope to gather students across all years interesting in PI careers. All are welcome!
Public Interest Clerkship Perspectives Panel: March 2
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Levin Center's Public Interest Clerkship Committee is hosting a panel with current 3Ls who are dedicated to public interest work and will be clerking after SLS. The panel will address common questions about the clerkship process and help students think through how clerking can serve their values. After a few questions for the whole group, attendees […]
2026 Mimi and Peter E. Haas Distinguished Visitors at Stanford: March 5
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the 2026 Mimi and Peter E. Haas Distinguished Visitors at Stanford for a panel discussion on their innovative work reimagining how the public sector can better serve communities through bold, systems-level efforts that strengthen government capacity, improve public outcomes, and tackle systemic inequities. Co-sponsored by the Levin Center for Public Service Public Interest Law. Please […]
Environmental Law Careers Panel: April 7
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Environmental Law Society, Stanford Environmental Law Journal, and the SLS Levin Center for a lunch panel featuring alumni and attorneys practicing environmental law across private practice, state government, nonprofit organizations, and regulatory agencies. Panelists include attorneys from Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, the California Department of Justice's Natural Resources Law Section, the Natural Resources […]
Holistic Defense Info Session with Bronx Defenders: April 8
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Levin Center for an informal presentation and discussion with two attorneys from the Bronx Defenders’ Family Defense Practice, who are visiting Stanford from New York. They will discuss what holistic criminal defense work looks like in practice, career paths into the field, and opportunities to join their office. This is a brown bag […]
Holistic Defense Information Session – Bronx Defenders: April 8
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for an informal presentation and discussion with two attorneys from the Bronx Defenders’ Family Defense Practice, who are visiting Stanford from New York. They will discuss what holistic criminal defense work looks like in practice, career paths into the field, and opportunities to join their office. This is a brown bag lunch, though […]
Public Interest Entry-Level Job Search Workshop for Rising 3Ls: April 13
@ SLS: Room 272 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Levin Center for a conversation about your Public Interest Job Search for Fall 2027! Whether you intend to go directly into a public interest/public service job after graduation or you have a clerkship lined up, please join us to better understand the timelines and processes. Please bring your lunch and join us for […]
2L PI/PS Job Workshop: April 15
@ SLS: Room 14 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordIn this workshop we will discuss your goals for your 2L summer internship, the timeline for various employers and answer any other questions you may have! Note: After this workshop you will be assigned a Levin Center counselor to assist with your 2L job search. We welcome you to reach out with any questions. Please […]
Levin Center Fellowship Series: Developing Postgraduate Projects and Applications [Skadden/EJW/Justice Catalyst: April 20
@ SLS: Room 320D Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Levin Center for an in-depth discussion about the Skadden, Equal Justice Works and Justice Catalyst timeline, application process, and best practices for project development. We look forward to seeing you!
Levin Center Fellowship Series: Info Session with Skadden Fellowship Foundation’s Executive Director Charlie Gillig: April 21
@ SLS: Room 14 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordCharlie Gillig, Executive Director of the Skadden Fellowship Foundation, will discuss the Skadden Fellowship program. Evan Lehmann, JD '26, an incoming Skadden Fellow, will also share his perspective as an applicant.
Levin Center Fellowship Series: EJW, Skadden, and Justice Catalyst SLS Alumni: April 22
@ SLS: Room 272 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Levin Center for a brown bag discussion: Fellowship Workshop: EJW, Skadden, and Justice Catalyst Proposal Tips and Best Practices with SLS Alumni Wednesday, April 22 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. If you have questions, please email Shafaq Khan (sjkhan@law.stanford.edu)
Center for Constitutional Rights Legal Director Baher Azmy: Lawyering in Lawless Places – Lessons from Guantanamo: April 27
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law for a Community Address by Visiting Public Interest Practitioner Baher Azmy, Legal Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights. Mr. Azmy directs litigation advancing civil and human rights, including cases involving discriminatory policing practices, government surveillance, the rights of Guantánamo detainees, and accountability […]
Summer Funding Training (1Ls and first-time Summer Funding Recipients): April 29
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesSummer Funding Training (1Ls and first-time Summer Funding Recipients) This required session is for students who are receiving summer funding for the first time. We will review required forms, key deadlines, and what to expect over the summer. This is a brown bag session. Please eat beforehand or bring your own lunch. The session will […]
The Levin Center Presents Marc Jones (JD ’82) On Being a Citizen Lawyer in Practice and Beyond: May 4
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Black Law Students Association and the Levin Center for a discussion with Marc Jones, JD ’82, on the concept of being a citizen lawyer, infusing ethics and a commitment to the public good in professional settings and in the community. Mr. Jones is the former Chairman and CEO of Aeris Communications and […]
Loan Repayment Assistance Program Workshop for Graduating 3Ls: May 6
@ SLS: Room 272 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAre you planning to sign up for SLS' Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)? Please join Associate Deans Frank Brucato and Anna Wang and LRAP Administrator Heather Trujillo Smith to learn more about the timeline and next steps for LRAP. This workshop is intended for our graduating 3Ls who plan to register for LRAP later this […]
2026-2027 PI FAMM Onboarding Welcome Lunch (2L Mentors, 3L Fellows, 3L Associates): May 11
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United States2026-2027 PI FAMM 2L Mentors, 3L Fellows, 3L Associates: You are invited to lunch on Monday, May 11 at 12:45 p.m. in Room 280A. We will discuss your plans for mentoring the incoming 1L class and answer questions. Your attendance is important. Lunch will be served, so please RSVP.
CCWF Volunteer Debrief: May 14
@ SLS: Room 272 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesDebrief for students who volunteered at the CCWF legal clinic.
Deportation Defense in Practice: A Conversation with Rosie Lebel (JD-MA ’24): May 14
@ SLS: Room 272 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Levin Center and SIHRLA for a conversation with Rosie Lebel, a recent SLS alum representing immigrants facing deportation at The Law Office of Helen Lawrence — an Oakland-based immigration practice dedicated to providing direct representation and legal services to individuals before immigration courts and agencies. In this informal discussion, we'll learn what it's […]
Spring Public Interest Awards Reception: May 20
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join us on Wednesday, May 20, 2025, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. in Crocker Garden! The Levin Center will host the annual Spring Public Interest Awards Reception, honoring outstanding students, alumni, and faculty who have demonstrated a deep commitment to public service. Awards presented will include: Miles L. Rubin Public Interest Award Deborah L. Rhode Public […]
Student Input Session: 2027 Public Interest/Public Service Summer Funding: May 21
@ SLS: Room 230 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Office of Financial Aid and the Levin Center are hosting lunch on Thursday, 5/21 to discuss the allocation and impact of PI/PS summer funding for Summer 2027. We want to gather student input. Topics will include: - Law Firm Bonuses - Summer Living Allowance - Financial Aid impact - Maximizing impact of PI/PS funding […]
Public Interest Community Dinner: May 25
@ SLS: Cooley Courtyard 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Levin Center's Community Chairs for a cross-cohort public interest dinner on Monday, May 25th at 6:30PM! We will have pizza and salad in Cooley Courtyard. Come mingle, meet other public interest students, and celebrate the end of the academic year.