CPLA exists to support law students looking to become plaintiff-side attorneys, representing the interests of victims, advocate for consumers’ rights and equal access to justice, and ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in America’s courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests. The organization enables students to meet with and learn about a wide variety of plaintiffs’ firms, providing a meaningful uptick in interest in plaintiff-side careers and perceptible changes in students’ perceptions of plaintiff-side attorneys.