EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF
PUBLIC SERVICE
Penn Carey Law’s unwavering commitment to service is reflected through the Toll Public Interest Center’s (TPIC) extensive pro bono, public interest, and government initiatives. All students perform at least 70 hours of pro bono legal service before they graduate, and close to 90 percent exceed that requirement. TPIC ensures that students receive strong training, excellent supervision, and meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact locally, nationally, and globally. It’s a win-win: Students gain hands-on experience as early as their first semester of law school while helping non-profits and government agencies serve underrepresented causes and communities. From public interest overnight retreats to alumni dinners in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, TPIC facilitates strong community connections at Penn Carey Law and across the U.S. thanks to a vibrant alumni network. TPIC partners with OCS, faculty, and alumni to offer unparalleled support for students committed to pursuing careers in the public interest. Generous funding for summer internships, postgraduate fellowships, and loan repayment helps students and graduates realize their goals. Through the Leo Model Foundation Government Service & Public Affairs Initiative, TPIC delivers wideranging programs that connect students to legislators, government attorneys, and policy makers. Thanks to a monumental gift from the Robert and Jane Toll Foundation, Penn Carey Law offers greatly expanded tuition scholarship opportunities for public interest students and provides a wide array of justice and equity programs and service-oriented leadership training for all law students. Whatever your path or passion, TPIC prepares you to experience the power of public service throughout your career.
Nearly
30,000 HOURS OF PRO BONO SERVICE completed by Penn Carey Law students in the 2020-2021 academic year Nearly
90% OF THE CLASS OF 2020 exceeded the 70-hour pro bono requirement PENN CAREY LAW
650,000+ HOURS OF PRO BONO WORK contributed to the community by Penn Carey Law students since 1989
23 PRO BONO PROJECTS focusing on issues ranging from environment to immigration