Empowering Exceptional Young Leaders in Boston Law
Each year, the Boston Bar Association’s Public Interest Leadership Program welcomes a select group of talented and highly-motivated lawyers to participate in a year-long program designed to provide intensive leadership and professional development training. Participants learn from and connect with leaders in Boston’s public and private sectors to gain the critical skills and tools needed to grow as an effective leader and voice in the community.
The Experience
Those who apply and are selected for the program will benefit from monthly training sessions incorporating education, discussions, debriefing sessions and activities. In addition to these modules, participants will be invited to attend several programs, events and meetings connecting them with legislators, judges, non-profit executives, and corporate leaders throughout Boston.
The Network
After completing the program, graduates will enter a growing network of more than 250 accomplished alumni who embody the drive, passion, and diversity of our community. Program alumni have gone on to serve as elected officials, chair boards of local nonprofits, take on managing partner roles within their law firms, serve on the BBA and Boston Bar Foundation boards, and play key roles in Boston business and community initiatives.
The Program
Class members will participate in monthly program modules on:
Applying for PILP
The deadline to submit applications has passed.
The BBA seeks applicants within their first ten years in practice (although preference will be given to applicants with at least five years experience). Rising leaders from law firms, in-house legal departments, affinity bars, government agencies and non-profits are all encouraged to apply for this year-long program. Organizations are also invited to nominate a promising candidate to participate.
Applicants must complete an application and provide a statement of interest and a commitment letter/letter of recommendation from their employer or sponsor.
If you have any questions on the program or application process, please contact Jenna Kim at jkim@bostonbar.org.
