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A career path to making a difference in public interest law | Community Voices

Jobs in law aren't all Law & Order. Public interest law is an important area of law serving nonprofits and many other stakeholders. Dan Wright, Sangamon County State's Attorney, tells us how P.U.P.I.L. (Promoting Unity through Public Interest Law) has been formed to help high school and college students learn more about the opportunities to work in the legal profession.

Dan Wright
Sangamon County State's Attorney Office
Dan Wright

Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.
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