Upcoming Public Interest Events
Spring 2012 Events
Loyola Law Academy
January 21, 2012
January 28, 2012
February 4, 2012
February 11, 2012
The Loyola Law Academy offers law students the opportunity to interact with high school students from around the Chicago area. The four Saturday sessions are designed to help high schools students learn more about the law school experience and legal practice.
For more information, please contact: mbird1@luc.edu
Ladder Up Training
January 27, 2012
Law students are trained to assist low-income individuals with their tax returns to help them maximize their tax refunds.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon
February 1, 2012
Event held in Kasbeer Hall featuring Nikki Giovanni.
For more information, please contact: mbird1@luc.edu
MPILCC
February 4, 2012
Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference hosted by Northwestern School of Law. This conference provides an opportunity for students to network and interview with various Public Interest organizations and work placements.
For more information, please contact: law-career@luc.edu
PILS Auction
February 16, 2011 at 7-11pm
This annual event raises funds for stipends awarded to students working in the public interest at unpaid summer positions.
Norman Amaker Public Interest Retreat
February 24-26, 2012
“Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: Public Interest Initiatives for a Better Tomorrow”
For more information, please contact: amakerlawretreat@luc.edu
PILR Symposium
March 16, 2012 from 8:30am – 3:30pm
“Forcing the Agenda: Provoking Policy Reform through Legal Action and Community Collaboration”
For more information, please contact: pilr-symposium@luc.edu
Race and the Law Symposium
March 30, 2012
Spring Day of Service
Date TBD
Important Deadlines for Summer Funding
PILS Stipend: Application due March 30, 2012
Equal Justice Works: Application open from March 1, 2012 – March 23, 2012
Public Interest Law Initiative: Applications accepted on a rolling basis through March 2012.
