Pre-Law Project

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 both in person and on zoom simultaneously, however you will only be able to ask questions in person and not via Zoom. If you attend via Zoom and have questions, please send an email to jepprelawproject@usc.edu or visit our PLP director’s office hours.

The info session for the Fall 2025 semester are:

PLP Info Session #1 (Thursday, August 28, 7-8pm)

In Person Location: tbd

Topic: PLP Info Session #1

Time: Aug 28, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

https://usc.zoom.us/j/92831292333

Meeting ID: 928 3129 2333

PLP Info Session #2 (Wednesday, September 3rd, 12-1pm)

In Person Location: tbd

Topic: PLP Info Session #2

Time: Sep 3, 2025 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

https://usc.zoom.us/j/97860026634

Meeting ID: 978 6002 6634

PLP Info Session #3 (Friday, September 5th, 2-3pm)

In Person Location: tbd

Topic: PLP Info Session #3

Time: Sep 5, 2025 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

https://usc.zoom.us/j/91042003522

Meeting ID: 910 4200 3522

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)