Public Interest Networking (PIN) Reception

The 32nd Public Interest Networking (PIN) Reception (formerly PILC Reception) is organized and hosted by the Public Interest Resource Center at Fordham Law School and co-sponsored by numerous law schools in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. It is free for both employers and students. The PIN Reception is open only to law students (J.D. & L.L.M programs) and alumni of the co-sponsoring law schools (see below list).

Goal of Reception

The goal of the annual PIN Reception is to introduce law students to and highlight the outstanding and rewarding public service work of non-profit organizations, government agencies, and private public interest law firms. The PIN Reception also provides an opportunity for law students to meet attorneys, as well as other students, who share their interests. The event primarily attracts first-year students, but upper-class students, L.L.M. students, and alumni also attend.

There is no expectation that employers will extend offers of employment. In fact students are informed that employers will not be arranging job interviews and they are instructed to not bring resumes. Instead, we encourage employers to post openings for internships and permanent positions on PSJD.org, the leading online resource for public service careers.

Format of the Reception

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The PIN Reception presents a rare opportunity for students and employers to meet and connect in person. The format of the PIN Reception is fairly informal and set up for “table talks” between students and employers.

This annual reception has been highly successful in the past. The 2023 Reception drew nearly 360 students from 14 law schools and almost 100 representatives from public interest organizations, government agencies, and private public interest law firms. This year’s event aims to build on that success and create another outstanding reception.

Public Interest Employers: Information & Registration

Please fill out this form to be added to our Public Interest Employer PIN Reception Email List to be notified of important information, including when registration opens and how to register.
We invite employers to bring materials such as pamphlets and business cards for distribution.
Please arrive no later than 5pm to set-up. Upon arrival, please check in and you’ll then be led to your table.
Attendees expect to receive information, advice, and encouragement. There is no expectation of internship/job interviews or job offers. Please instead post internship/job opportunities on psjd.org.
We instruct students to not bring resumes.

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Employer Email List Sign-Up

Please contact Adiaha Foglino, Office Manager in the Public Interest Resource Center at Fordham University School of Law at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. We appreciate your participation!

Law Student & Alumni Attendees: Information & Registration

Law students (J.D. & L.L.M.) and alumni of participating law schools (see below) only are invited to attend.
Students do not need to register ahead of time but must sign-in (by law school) upon arrival.
See Frequently Asked Questions
See Tips for Table Talk
We ask you not to bring a resume.
You should ask for the contact information for public interest employer representatives you are interested in following-up with.
Business casual dress is encouraged.
A list of the participating public interest employers will be available here as we get closer to the Reception.
You should expect to receive information, advice, and encouragement. You should not expect internship/job interviews or job offers. Please see internship/job opportunities posted on psjd.org.
For Reception support, we suggest you reach out to the public interest career offices at your respective schools.