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Public Interest Lawyers

Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits

Experience as a public interest law intern or clerk is highly recommended.

Successful public interest lawyers need to be effective communicators, work well with people, and be able to find creative solutions to problems. PILs must also be compassionate, with a strong desire to help others, especially the disadvantaged. Oftentimes PILs are not rewarded financially, but rather with the knowledge of helping those unable to help themselves.

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