DePaul Center for Public Interest Law

02/04/2015

01/26/2015

Mark Fleming, Attorney at NIJC, was on our CPIL Forum Panel Spring 2014: Insecure Communities: Addressing Immigration Issues in Illinois. Here, he talks about the high volume of federal arrests related to immigration charges.

Bureau of Justice Statistics says the number hit an all-time high in 2012.

01/23/2015

Last day to get the Early Bird Student Price to attend the DePaul Law Auction! Get yours today!

The DePaul Auction is a major, student-run initiative to raise money for summer public interest stipends. Students who receive these stipends serve disadvantaged and underserved communities as they receive valuable legal training. If you wish to contact us and learn more, write us at depaullawauctio…

12/15/2014

On Thursday, October 2, 2014, the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) Committee and the Center for Public Interest Law (CPIL) hosted its eleventh annual LRAP Awards Reception in the College of Law Rinn Law Library Rare Book Room. This year, ten DePaul alumni were recognized for their outstanding contributions to public interest law, the recipients include:

• Hallie Bezner (’10) - McLean County Public Defender’s Office, Bloomington, IL
• Megan Blatt (’10) - Life Span, Chicago, IL
• Chastidy Burns (’12) - Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender, Chicago, IL
• Anita Gupta (’13) - National Immigrant Justice Center, Chicago, IL
• Courtney Kelledes (’13) – Cabrini Green Legal Aid, Chicago, IL
• Jarrett Knox (’08) - Office of the Cook County Public Guardian, Chicago, IL
• Jessica Schneider (’10) - Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Inc., Chicago, IL
• Ashley Shambley (’10) - Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender, Chicago, IL
• Robert Simmons (’06) - Winnebago County Public Defender’s Office, Rockford, IL
• Lindsay VanFleet (’10) - Vermillion County Public Defender’s Office, Danville, IL

Following Shaye Loughlin, Executive Director of CPIL, and Professor Patty Gerstenblith, LRAP Committee Chair’s presentation of the awards, the recipients delivered inspiring remarks to students, faculty, staff, alumni, co-workers, community supporters and family. The event was a wonderful celebration of the outstanding DePaul public interest law alumni in the Chicago community and across the country.

12/15/2014

Link to the Center for Public Interest Law Fall Forum

Refugee Children: Their Rights, Our Responsibilities. Hosted on November 19, 2014.

09/25/2014

The City Council plans to approve several changes, including a citizen review board for the police department and a reduction in court fines that have disproportionately affected black residents.

09/17/2014

DEADLINE APPROACHING-- Please rsvp by Friday, September 19 5 PM

"Skill Series: Working with Immigrant Children," a five-session, lunchtime event sponsored by CPIL. The series is taught by Rocio Alcantar, a DePaul Law alum and attorney at the National Immigrant Justice Center. Those who attend all five sessions (held on five consecutive Mondays, beginning 9/29) will receive a certificate of completion. To RSVP, please email: [email protected]

09/18/2013

Hi everyone!
If you haven't already, please consider signing up for the "Public Benefits Skill Series," a six-session, lunchtime event sponsored by CPIL. The series is taught by Mary Rita Luecke, a DePaul Law alum and current adjunct professor, who currently practices in this field. Those who attend all six sessions (held on six consecutive Mondays, beginning 9/23) will receive a certificate of completion. To RSVP, please email: [email protected]

05/03/2013

CPIL wishes everyone a Happy Friday!

Study hard, but not too hard!

03/14/2013

Check out some of the great photos from the 2013 PILA Auction!

The Public Interest Law Association is a student organization dedicated to fostering understanding and enthusiasm for public interest law careers and dedication to pro bono work. The 2013 Law Auction was the 17th annual auction organized entirely by students and dedicated to raising funds to support summer stipends for students working in public interest law agencies.