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Public Interest: Funding Information

Summer Funding for Public Interest Work

Although some summer public interest positions are paid, most are not. It is recommended that you research summer funding opportunities as well as employment opportunities.

The first place you should look is WCL.

Funding for Post-Graduate Public Interest Positions

Post-graduate public interest salaries are typically much lower than those in the private sector. To live on a public interest salary it is extremely important to plan ahead. Resources to help you analyze your financial situation include:

Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAPs)

Loan repayment assistance programs (LRAPs) generally help defray the educational debt payments of graduates who go into qualifying public service. LRAPs can be offered by law schools, employers, states and at the Federal level. To learn more about LRAPs, visit these resources:

 
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