The Consortium for the Advancement of Public Service in Law Schools (CAPSILS) is a working group consisting of representatives from:

• The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service and the ABA Center for Pro Bono
• The Pro Bono and Public Service Opportunities Section of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS)
• Equal Justice Works, and
• NALP (National Association for Law Placement) and NALP's PSLawNet website.

CAPSILS has been formed to foster dialogue and collaboration among national participants in the law school pro bono and public interest arenas. Its members, individually and through joint undertakings, all encourage law school-related pro bono policy and program development and provide services to law schools and students seeking pro bono and public interest opportunities, resources and support. We are dedicated to effectively promoting opportunities for public-interest minded law students and lawyers, and to efficiently supporting the work of law schools and public interest law organizations.

Through CAPSILS members' efforts, a number of best practice approaches have been developed to integrate and incorporate equal justice and public service throughout the law school experience. Across the country, public interest has been infused into aspects of law school ranging from recruitment and admissions; to curricular offerings that include clinics and externships; and even to graduation, placement, and alumni experiences.

CAPSILS first joint publication is the Law School Public Service Resource Handbook.  The Handbook is a free resource for law school career services professionals and pro bono program administrators.  It is geared specifically as a resource for those who are new to public interest career counseling and pro bono administration.  It offers useful tips from more experienced professionals and points newer professionals to the many resources that are available to them through the ABA, AALS, Equal Justice Works, NALP, PSLawNet, and elsewhere.

Download the CAPSILS Law School Public Service Resource Handbook now.