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Certificate in Public Interest Law and Policy
College of Law
Groups Served
Graduate
Program Website
Visit the Program Website
Contact Information
Meals, Darcy
[email protected]
404-413-9253
Address
85 Park Place N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30303
Building
College of Law
Campus
Atlanta
Funding
Institutional Funding (e.g., President's Office, Provost Office, College or Academic Unit, Departmental Funding)
Overview
The Certificate in Public Interest Law and Policy prepares GSU Law students to serve traditionally underserved populations. The certificate program allows students to focus on a particular substantive area or to generally explore concepts and practice skills central to public interest and pro bono work. Experiential courses and pro bono volunteer opportunities put theory into practice. With faculty guidance and connections to practitioners, students build a foundation for a career in service.
Benefits
Professional development, academic course credit, faculty advising, service learning
Supplemental Materials
Discipline Focus
Not discipline specific (University-Wide)
Diversity Group ( Social Identity)
Other, Any student can participate
Race/Ethnic Group
Other, Any student can participate
Program, Initiative, Policy or Sponsored Award Category
Priority 1: Academic Initiative
Established
08/01/2017
Number Served
0-50
Research Components and Activities
Mentored research experience(s), Program sponsored (in-house) professional development sessions/ coursework (e.g., workshops, test preparation, mini-courses, specialized course, conference presentations, resume/cv building, tutoring, professional development etiquette
Additional Research Components, Roles and Responsibilities
Students in the certificate program complete a substantial writing requirement, supervised by a faculty member.
Self-efficacy Emphasis
Students connect with faculty advisors to receive guidance for curricular and professional achievement. They also complete 40 hours of pro bono service as part of the certificate, learning to see service as part of their professional identity and understanding their ability to create change even while in law school.
Acknowledgement/Affirmation of Identity, Strengths, Needs
Students drive their own experience within the framework of the certificate. They work with faculty advisors to select courses that meet the requirements and their expected career needs/goals.
Examples of Inclusionary Practices and Activities
Not Applicable
Additional Information
verification form to ensure students completed the requirements
Participant Empowerment
Academic recognition (i.e. research credibility, prestige), Publication opportunities, Mentoring opportunities
Mentoring Components
Mentors provide support with goal setting and or career planning, Mentors provide support with academic or discipline specific knowledge through direct teaching
Opportunities to Privilege Voice
Evaluation Methods
other
Anticipated Participant Outcomes
completion of a course(s),conducting research (e.g., course-based, laboratory-based, apprentice-based, discovery-based),increasing academic skill area (s),persisting through current degree program, obtaining employment (industry or other sector)
Outcome Milestones
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Program, Initiative, Policy or Sponsored Award Category
Priority 1: Academic Initiative
Established
08/01/2017
Number Served
0-50
Research Components and Activities
Mentored research experience(s), Program sponsored (in-house) professional development sessions/ coursework (e.g., workshops, test preparation, mini-courses, specialized course, conference presentations, resume/cv building, tutoring, professional development etiquette
Additional Research Components, Roles and Responsibilities
Students in the certificate program complete a substantial writing requirement, supervised by a faculty member.
Please describe how your program addresses self-efficacy (one's beliefs in their own ability to execute behaviors necessary to perform) in its participants?
Students connect with faculty advisors to receive guidance for curricular and professional achievement. They also complete 40 hours of pro bono service as part of the certificate, learning to see service as part of their professional identity and understanding their ability to create change even while in law school.
How does your program acknowledge or affirm individuals’ different identities, strengths, or needs?
Students drive their own experience within the framework of the certificate. They work with faculty advisors to select courses that meet the requirements and their expected career needs/goals.
Inclusionary practices/activities utilized in your program:
Not Applicable
Additional Information
verification form to ensure students completed the requirements
Participant Empowerment
Academic recognition (i.e. research credibility, prestige), Publication opportunities, Mentoring opportunities
Mentoring Components
Mentors provide support with goal setting and or career planning, Mentors provide support with academic or discipline specific knowledge through direct teaching
Opportunities to Privilege Voice
Evaluation methods are used to substantiate the program’s outcomes:
other
Anticipated participant outcomes for your program:
completion of a course(s),conducting research (e.g., course-based, laboratory-based, apprentice-based, discovery-based),increasing academic skill area (s),persisting through current degree program, obtaining employment (industry or other sector)