Social Justice Initiatives | Columbia Law School

Guaranteed Summer Funding

“His work this summer made an incredible contribution to the cases and lives of our low-income, disabled, and victimized clients.” —2012 Law School Summer Intern Supervisor

What Is Guaranteed Summer Funding?

Columbia’s Guaranteed Summer Funding (GSF) Program funds first- and second-year J.D. students to work in unpaid, public service internships at public interest organizations and government agencies. 

How Do I Qualify for GSF?

Summer funding for work in the public service is avaialable to all Columbia 1L and 2L students who secure qualifying employment and complete a few simple steps:

How Much is the Funding?

Below you will see a summary of the 2013 funding policy. For detailed funding information, visit the Funding Basics page.