Curricular Offerings Student Activism Philadelphia Public Interest Community Pro Bono Students America Public Interest Life at Penn Law Stipends and Internships The Law School and University make a significant financial contribution to students eligible for work-study funding. Examples of student employment settings include civil and criminal legal aid societies, federal district court and state judges, district attorney offices, U.S. Attorney offices and public interest law firms. Typically, the University's work-study grants to law students are generous compared to those awarded by other law schools, giving our students a competitive edge in the job market. Information about work-study eligibility can be obtained from the Admissions and Financial Aid Office.
Law students play a vital role in funding summer internships.
Every year an auction is held to raise money for these internships. There is broad support for the auction from faculty, students and alumni. The Law School provides additional financial support to EJF so that each year students receive summer stipends with funds raised by such activities. Student organizations and projects are often able to raise additional funds to support summer employment. The Environmental Law Society, Guild Food Stamp Clinic and the Custody and Support Assistance Clinic have developed specialized internships for students.