It is well known that a good many students arrive at law schools across the country seeking a public interest education. Unfortunately, only a small fraction of those with such initial intentions actually fulfill them, a phenomenon that has drawn extensive commentary, as well as empirical research. More recent research points to the importance of involvement in a supportive subculture during law school in maintaining public interest commitment. The Program - through its faculty mentoring program, advanced student mentoring program, and alumni mentoring program - has helped create and support a culture in which public interest work and serious policy analysis are both supported and validated.