The CPPO has received information about the K&L Gates LLP Public Interest Fellowship Program for the summer of 2012. This program offers law students the opportunity to assist public service organizations located in Pittsburgh, PA. Each summer, the program awards up to three successful candidates a fellowship that enables them to spend four weeks of their summer working at one of four designated public interest organizations: Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Education Law Center, KidsVoice and the neighborhood Legal Services Association. In 2012, each recipient will be paid a stipend of $1,000 per week for his or her public interest service.
To be considered for a fellowship award, candidates must complete and submit an application by October 7, 2011. For a copy of the application materials, please visit www.klgatescom or stop by the CPPO today