Public Service & Social Justice
The law school offers a rich array of opportunities for students to contribute to building a more humane and just world. Each year hundreds of USF law students participate in academic and community service projects across the Bay Area, throughout the United States, and around the world.
Pro Bono & Public Service Opportunities
The Office of Student Affairs connects students with volunteer opportunities at legal aid agencies, court-based programs, and social service providers.
USF Pro Bono Program
Gain hands-on legal experience while making a meaningful impact. Serve communities in need, develop practical skills, and build a network in the public interest sector.
Keta Taylor Colby Death Penalty Project
Work on real cases aimed at reforming and abolishing the death penalty in the U.S. Gain hands-on experience in capital defense advocacy.
Public Interest Law Certificate
Earn recognition for your commitment to public service through coursework, practical experience, and community engagement.
PILF Summer Grant Program
The Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) awards $4,000 in summer funding to USF law students committed to public interest work. Grants support unpaid, full-time internships at public interest organizations across California, the U.S., and beyond — helping students gain real-world legal experience while serving communities in need.
