Young Lawyer Rising

You want to help people, and you want to use the law to do it. More and more, public interest law has become a popular career path for young lawyers. But how do you become a public interest lawyer? And what steps can you take to stand out in pursuing a public service legal career? 
To help answer these questions, Civil Rights Attorney, Public Policy Expert and Author, Portia Allen-Kyle joins the podcast to share tips and advice for young lawyers interested in public interest lawyering. In this episode, learn how to use your resumé and cover letter to build your brand and launch a dynamic public interest career; as well as steps you can take to stand out in the application process. 

What is public interest law?

What do public interest lawyers do?

Why public interest lawyers are among the happiest in the legal profession.

What makes someone stand out in a resumé and cover letter?

Steps young lawyers can take to get involved in public interest.

By Portia Allen-Kyle
Advice to Thrive By: How to Use Your Resume and Cover Letter to Build Your Brand and Launch a Dynamic Public Interest Career
Additional Resources

Can You Create a Financially Viable Future in Public Interest Law?

ABA Center for Public Interest Law

ABA Young Lawyers Division

Show Notes

You want to help people, and you want to use the law to do it. More and more, public interest law has become a popular career path for young lawyers. But how do you become a public interest lawyer? And what steps can you take to stand out in pursuing a public service legal career? 

To help answer these questions, Civil Rights Attorney, Public Policy Expert and Author, Portia Allen-Kyle joins the podcast to share tips and advice for young lawyers interested in public interest lawyering. In this episode, learn how to use your resumé and cover letter to build your brand and launch a dynamic public interest career; as well as steps you can take to stand out in the application process. 

  • What is public interest law?
  • What do public interest lawyers do?
  • Why public interest lawyers are among the happiest in the legal profession.
  • What makes someone stand out in a resumé and cover letter?
  • Steps young lawyers can take to get involved in public interest.


By Portia Allen-Kyle

Additional Resources


Creators & Guests

Host
Montana Funk

What is Young Lawyer Rising?

Hosted by Montana Funk, Young Lawyer Rising covers issues pertinent to young lawyers, from newly minted attorneys to lawyers 10 years into practice and beyond. From dealing with the daily grind and career management to social issues and financial, mental, and physical wellness, this show features the voices of young lawyers from across the country sharing their stories and advice to help all lawyers navigate their careers and rise to where they want to be.