Stanford Law School (SLS) students and recent alumni were honored for their contributions to public interest law and pro bono work during a May 15 ceremony at the law school. A standing-room-only crowd of faculty, staff, students, and award winners’ family members gathered for the Spring Community Leadership and Public Interest Awards Reception presented by the Office of Student Affairs and the John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law.
In addition to recognizing individual award and scholarship recipients, the event also marked the accomplishments of the 113 members of the class of 2023 who collectively engaged in more than 17,000 hours of pro bono work during their time in law school. The reception also honored graduating students and alumni who secured entry-level public interest jobs; graduating students who earned Pro Bono Distinction; students selected as Justice John Paul Stevens Fellows; and students who served as Pro Bono Project leaders, Public Interest Fellows, Public Interest Associates, and Public Interest Mentors.
“Carrying out a passion for service can only be accomplished with institutional commitment and within an institutional culture,” said Jenny Martinez, Richard E. Lang Professor of Law and SLS Dean.
“I want to thank the staff of the Levin Center and Office of Student Affairs for supporting students and helping to pave the way for the varied and inspiring paths our students traverse as they seek to use the legal knowledge...
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