Boston University School of Law

What is Public Interest Law?

Public interest law extends legal representation beyond a business transaction between lawyers and clients to representation based on a commitment to certain beliefs. The scope of public interest law includes:

  • Human rights
  • Civil rights
  • Political, religious and civil liberties
  • Environmental law
  • Immigration
  • Employment and labor law
  • Criminal law
  • Juvenile justice
  • Poverty law
  • Rights of children