"My participation in this program has reinforced my belief that service to the community is a worthwhile and meaningful concept."
Program: Nova Southeastern University Juvenile Mediation Program
School: Nova Southeastern University
"Even if I do work in private law, I see pro bono work as an integral part of being a lawyer because the reality is that many people do not have the means to have access to justice."
Program: Gulfcoast Legal Services Inc
School: Stetson University College of Law
"I have gained a greater sense of understanding the legal needs of people who normally could not get assistance due to lack of income."
Program: Community Legal Service of Mid-Florida
School: Florida A&M College of Law
"I came to law school in order to learn how to give back to the community and those less fortunate. The Public Service Fellowship allowed me to see first hand what that would be like as a career."
Program: Three Rivers Legal Services
School: Florida Coastal School of Law
"Participating in this program has sparked a continuing interest in public service now as well as after graduation."
Program: Legal Services of North Florida, Inc.
School: Florida State University College of Law
"Participating as a Public Service Fellow was my first exposure to pro bono work for indigent clients. This experience strengthened my curiosity and desire to work for the public, and increased my awareness of the need for pro bono work in the legal field."
Program: Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
School: Florida Coastal School of Law
"The Health and Elder Law Clinic at the University of Miami changed my perspective on lawyering and my ability to make a change in this world. My two years in the clinic as an intern and then a fellow motivated me to pursue a job in public interest."
Program: University of Miami’s Health and Elder Law Clinic
School: University of Miami School of Law
"Ultimately this experience has shown me that the payment one receives in serving the public manifests itself in goodwill, and a sense of being part of something bigger than the billable hour."
Program: Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society
School: Barry University School of Law
