Public Interest Stipend

Mercer University

Posted 3 months ago

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Responsibilities

The role involves working full-time in a nonprofit, governmental, or public service office for at least eight weeks. The goal is to gain meaningful professional experience in the public interest sector.

Qualifications

You are a currently enrolled law student in good academic standing. You must secure a full-time summer placement of at least 8 weeks with a nonprofit, governmental, or public service organization, and this placement must be unpaid or provide minimal compensation. You should also demonstrate a commitment to public service and gain approval from the committee.

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Job Family:

Student Regular Wage

Department:

Dean's Office, School of Law

Supervisor:

Taylor Fite

Job Title:

Public Interest Stipend

Job Description:

The Mercer University School of Law Public Service Summer Stipend is designed to support law students who commit to full-time summer employment (at least 8 weeks) in nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, or other public service offices. The stipend aims to encourage students to gain meaningful experience and to alleviate financial burdens of accepting unpaid public service work.

Eligibility Criteria:

  •  Must be a currently-enrolled law student in good academic standing on the date of stipend disbursal
  •  Must secure a full-time summer placement (minimum 8 weeks of at least 30 hours per week) with nonprofit, governmental, or public service organization
  •  The placement must be unpaid or provide only minimal compensation (less than $1,000)
  • The student must demonstrate a commitment to public service

Must have been approved by members of the committee.

Scheduled Hours:

1

Start Date:

05/20/2026

End Date:

08/10/2026

Mercer University

Mercer University’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) serves students and families in Atlanta, Macon, and the Regional Academic Centers. Our consultants provide guidance with application materials such as resumes and cover letters, job search tactics, networking, and more! Vision: We aspire to equip and empower all Mercerians to thrive in the lifelong process of career and professional development. Mission: Our career development experts prepare students to succeed in work and life by providing customized, innovative, and comprehensive career resources.
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