Public Interest Lawyers

ACS ResearchLink offers support to public interest lawyers along several dimensions. The program:

• Enables the compilation of legal scholarship relevant to the legal practice of topic authors without the need to directly supervise students.
• Generates papers on topics practitioners often lack time to explore.
• Facilitates national exposure for topic authors' organizations.
• Acquaints the next generation of lawyers with issues of vital importance and the organizations that engage them.
• Cultivates the willingness of law students to work in the public interest.

STEP 1 Submit Topic STEP 2 Advise Student Authors STEP 3 Receive Papers

Search for existing topics that have been submitted to ResearchLink. Then submit a paper topic for student research. If possible, serve as a substantive resource for students writing on your topic. Use student scholarship as a resource in your practice.

Please review the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) if you have any questions.