Public Interest Leadership Program Announces New Application Process

The BBA will re-launch the Public Interest Leadership Program (PILP) in January 2012. Since its launch in 2003, the program has provided young lawyers a platform to develop essential leadership skills. Today the program boasts an alumni base of over 90 attorneys from a variety of backgrounds.

Keeping PILP's core purpose in mind, the BBA is now taking a step back to assess what this initiative is providing to participants, sponsor employers and the community. The goal is to redesign the program to maximize the time committed to the program by all concerned.

The application process will begin in September and participants will be selected for the program in December. As in the past, the program will be open to lawyers who have been in practice for fewer than 10 years and have already demonstrated an aptitude for public service. Attendance will be important, and participants will be expected to attend all scheduled meetings.

For any questions please contact Sonia Shah, Public Service Manager, at 617-778-1976 or sshah@bostonbar.org.