Thirty Years of Legal Service

Founded in 1992, the Public Interest Practicum (PIP) delivers legal research, advice, and referrals on a variety of civil legal questions for people who lack access to other legal services.

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Services

Legal Advice

Delivering research and limited scope advice on a variety of civil legal questions to help people understand and solve their legal problems.

Educational Resource

Completing service projects to educate the community about their legal rights.

Real-World Practice

Providing law students practical experience through working with clients and learning about equal access to justice.

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Opportunities

Students with the Public Interest Practicum

The Public Interest Practicum (PIP) is a three-credit course on public interest law and policy that provides students with the opportunity to give legal advice to low-income clients who lack access to other legal services. Students work in project groups to visit with clients at diverse locations in Athens, including: homeless shelters, meal centers, counseling clinics, and other community  centers. Students also help phone clients from across Georgia.

Learn more about enrolling in the Public Interest Practicum by clicking the link below.

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