Pre-Law Student Director – Scarlett Kamga

Office Hours for Spring 2026:

Office Hours:
M: 12-4:30pm
T: 1:45-5
W: 11:45-3:45
Th: 1:45-5

If you have any questions or want to learn more, please email jepprelawproject@usc.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1. Submit a JEP application via this link (indicate “Pre-Law Project” as your first choice) to be registered in the system.

    2. Interested students must attend one mandatory info session. These will be held on zoom. If you have any questions, please email jepprelawproject@usc.edu or visit our PLP director’s office hours.

    The info session for the Spring 2026 semester are:

    PLP Info Session #1 (Wednesday, Jan 14th, 8pm)

    https://usc.zoom.us/j/7757233272?pwd=FtGsileTRkRCVLUGP258SxElKNKjgl.1Meeting ID: 775 723 3272Passcode: 683713

    PLP Info Session #2 (Friday, Jan 16th, 5pm)

    https://usc.zoom.us/j/7757233272?pwd=FtGsileTRkRCVLUGP258SxElKNKjgl.1Meeting ID: 775 723 3272Passcode: 683713

    PLP Info Session #3 (Tuesday, Jan 20th, 6pm)

    https://usc.zoom.us/j/7757233272?pwd=FtGsileTRkRCVLUGP258SxElKNKjgl.1Meeting ID: 775 723 3272Passcode: 683713

    If you are not available on any of these dates, email the PLP Director as soon as possible at jepprelawproject@usc.edu!

    3. At the info session the PLP Director will go over each site that we partner with, the application process, and explain details about the reflective curriculum that is required with your internship.

    4. Information about when and how to apply and submit resume/cover letters will be shared during the mandatory information sessions – please contact the PLP Director as soon as possible if you cannot attend any of these sessions.

    5. The director will forward your applications to the sites. Some sites may reach out to request an interview.

    6. Sites will release their decisions (date TBD)
    *Sites make final decisions. Spots are not guaranteed.

    7. After placement, students will continue to participate in PLP curricula for 8-10 weeks.

    8. If students are not selected, you have the option to participate at one of our community based organizations.

  • Of course you can! Whether you are thinking about becoming a lawyer or just want to help people, having an internship (especially one as well-guided as this one) will give you the opportunity to gain experience and reflect upon the work you may or may not want wish to do in the future.

  • There are several things, beyond a great resume-building experience, that you will get out of this internship. During your internship period, you will create a personal statement, something required as part of a law school application. At the end of your internship, you will also receive a letter of confirmation from JEP and from your internship supervisor stating that you’ve successfully completed the internship program and all its requirements. If you do very well, you can even get a letter of recommendation!

  • In addition to completing a semester-long internship at a local non-profit organization or public interest firm, interns are required to complete several reflective essays. While not mandatory, interns can also attend PLP-organized coffee chats and guest lectures led by attorneys and law professors.

  • Please stay tuned! These were the sites participating in Spring 2025:

    • Asian Americans Advancing Justice
    • BetTzedek
    • Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE)
    • Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project
    • NALEO Educational Fund
    • Parent, Educators/Teachers in Action (PESA)