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

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Randy Eccles

Published September 17, 2021 at 10:49 AM CDT

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.

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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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