Public Law (P*Law) Advocacy Week is a weeklong, student-led series of events at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law dedicated to exploring and advancing public interest law. Hosted annually, P*Law features panels, workshops, and discussions with legal practitioners, scholars, and community advocates who are committed to justice and social change.
The primary goal of P*Law is to raise awareness and inspire dialogue around the practice of public interest law. Past topics have included education equity, disability rights, climate activism, self-care for advocates, and the legal doctrine of qualified immunity. Through these events, students gain valuable insight into real-world advocacy and build connections with professionals across the public service landscape.
P*Law underscores Cardozo’s institutional commitment to public service by:
- Showcasing student leadership and passion for social justice
- Providing education and skill-building opportunities in public interest law
- Creating a space for meaningful conversation on pressing legal and social issues
- Encouraging engagement with efforts to support vulnerable individuals and communities
Ultimately, P*Law reflects the values of Cardozo’s public interest community and empowers students to become agents of justice in their legal careers.
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P*LAW 2025: The Future of the National Labor Relations Act Under Trump
Center for Public Service Law; Trader Joe's United; and Julien, Mirer, Singla & Goldstein, PLLC, Working People’s Law Center
A P*LAW 2025 panel on the future of the National Labor Relations Act under Trump, moderated by Jordan Pollack ’27, featuring attorneys from Goldstein & Singla PLLC and worker-organizers from Trader Joe’s United.
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P*LAW 2025: Mentor Mocks - A Joint Production of SBA and OCS
Center for Public Service Law, Cardozo Student Bar Association, Cardozo Office of Career Services, and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Mentor Mocks, presented by SBA and OCS and sponsored by Katten, offered 1L students the chance to practice interview skills through mock interviews with upper-class students.
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P*LAW 2025: Public Interest Law Internship Application Workshop
Center for Public Service Law and Public Interest Law Student Association (PILSA)
A Public Interest Law workshop hosted by PILSA on January 29, offering students help with internship application materials like cover letters, résumés, and writing samples.
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P*LAW 2025: International Law and Human Rights in Israel and Palestine
Center for Public Service Law, Adil Haque, Samah Sisay, Jamil Dakwar, and Gabor Rona
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P*LAW 2025: What’s Next? Reproductive Justice Under the Trump Administration
Center for Public Service Law, Shayna Medley, Jenny Ma, Chelsea Williams-Diggs, and Bella Pori
Hosted by Cardozo P*LAW 2025, this January 28 event explored abortion rights and reproductive justice under the Trump administration. Panelists discussed litigation, nonprofit advocacy, and policymaking at both state and federal levels, with a focus on how New York-based law students can support local efforts. Moderated by Bella Pori ’21.
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P*LAW 2025: Access to Housing Justice: Eviction Diversion Programs
Center for Public Service Law, Public Interest Law Student Association (PILSA), Nathaniel Newman, and Julia Leibman
A panel discussion on eviction diversion programs and access to housing justice, held on January 28 in Room 1008. The event featured speakers from the National Center for State Courts, Center for Justice Innovation, Urban Justice Center, and Mobilization for Justice. Moderated by Nathenial Newman and Julia Leibman, both Cardozo Law Class of 2027.
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P*LAW 2025
Center for Public Service Law
This document outlines the full schedule for Cardozo Law School’s 2025 P*LAW Week, hosted by the Center for Public Service Law. Held from January 27 to January 30, the week featured a variety of panels, workshops, and student-led presentations on topics such as reproductive justice, housing, LGBTQ+ immigration, international human rights, labor law, and social justice. Events included guest speakers from leading advocacy organizations, mock interviews, and internship prep sessions, all designed to engage students in public interest law and foster professional development.
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P*LAW 2025: Immigration for LGBTQ+ Individuals: Laws, Barriers, and Insights
Center for Public Service Law, Victoria Nielson, Lermán Montoya, Fernanda Gianesella, Noemi Masliah, Gleozyl Saavedra, and Natalia Palacino Camargo
A P*LAW 2025 event focused on the legal challenges and barriers faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the immigration system. The panel featured legal experts and advocates discussing policy insights, representation, and protections for LGBTQ+ immigrants.
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P*LAW 2024
Center for Public Service Law
This document outlines the full schedule for P*LAW Week 2024 at Cardozo School of Law, hosted by the Center for Public Service Law. Held from January 29 to February 1, the week featured panels, workshops, and student-led presentations on critical public interest topics, including immigration, incarceration, housing justice, student debt, reproductive rights, and exoneration. With contributions from legal professionals, alumni, faculty, and students, the events provided education, mentorship, and career development opportunities for those pursuing paths in public interest law.
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P*LAW 2023
Center for Public Service Law
This document provides the complete schedule for P*LAW Week 2023 at Cardozo School of Law, organized by the Center for Public Service Law. Held from January 23 to January 26, the week featured panels, workshops, and interactive events addressing pressing issues in public interest law. Topics included judicial independence, disability rights, reproductive justice, climate legislation, student mental health, comprehensive sexual education, and qualified immunity. Events also offered students career support through the PILC Fair prep session and Mentor Mock Interviews, fostering professional growth and public service engagement.
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P*LAW 2022
Center for Public Service Law
This document outlines the full schedule for P*LAW Week 2022 at Cardozo School of Law, presented by the Center for Public Service Law. Held virtually from January 24 to January 27, the week featured panels, workshops, and discussions on key issues in public interest law, including immigration policy, educational equity, criminal justice reform, reproductive rights, data privacy, military law, labor rights, and overdose prevention. Events brought together legal professionals, advocates, scholars, and Cardozo students to explore law’s role in advancing social justice and supporting vulnerable communities.
