News and Events

Hear about the Honors Attorney program now accepting applications from 3Ls for placement in September 2026! This program is designed to provide recent law school graduates, who have not yet engaged in the practice of law, with the opportunity to gain public law experience. Panelists come from multiple DOJ divisions! Go here for more information.

Kyle Johnson, Director of Public Interest Law, and other leaders will provide an overview of various Public Interest programs and events during this academic year. Come learn about the Honors Awards, PILP, Free Legal Answers workshops, the NWPSCF, the Lezak Fellowship, and events happening during Public Interest Month (October).

For more info and to RSVP, use this link.

The Pro Bono & Community Service Fair is a chance to find volunteer opportunities with various organizations. Pro bono & community service work helps your neighbors, builds your legal skills, and shapes your career path. Volunteering can help fulfill your hours for the Pro Bono or Community Service Honors Awards.

Is public interest lawyering a model of advocacy, a motive, or a set of clients or causes? Join Kyle Johnson, Director of Public Interest Law, in a discussion about the concept, the career paths, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities of public interest lawyers. Lunch for the first 20 attendees. Register here.

Meet recruiters and attorneys from some of Portland’s most prominent law firms and learn about their Summer Associate Programs for summer 2027. Please RSVP here.