Paralegal Pathways Initiative (PPI) at Columbia Law School is a semester-long training program aimed at supporting formerly incarcerated individuals to transition into careers within the legal field. Through skills-based legal training and professional mentorship, PPI empowers participants to develop valuable career and interview skills.
PPI is now accepting applications for their upcoming Spring 2026 class, and wants to extend this opportunity to as many potential applicants as possible. Please reach out to (ppi@law.columbia.edu) if you know of anyone who may be interested or are interested yourself!
Eligibility Criteria
- 18 years old or older
- Have at least a GED or a high school diploma
- Can commute to New York City
- At least one year post-release
- Interest in the legal field
Application Deadline
Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM
