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To be eligible, you must:

• Be 18 years old or older
• Reside in New York City
• Have been formerly incarcerated and at least one year post-release
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in the legal field
• Commit to attending an in-person two-hour class one night a week for 12 weeks, and additional programming and workshops
• Commit to contributing to a collaborative learning environment
• Complete an interview

Familiarity with LexisNexis and/or Westlaw is not required, but preferred.

We are strongly committed to diversity within our programming. We welcome applications from a wide range of people and do not discriminate based on race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.

The PPI course is 12 weeks long, beginning in mid-January and concluding at the end of April. Class sessions are held once a week in the evening and supplemented by periodic workshops. Topics covered include legal research and writing, legal ethics, client interviewing, professional development, and an overview of civil litigation and discovery. PPI participants will work closely with Columbia and Fordham Law students and faculty as part of a collaborative learning environment.