Students for Public Interest Law
Students for Public Interest Law (SPIL), founded in 1989, is an Associate Member of the National Association for Public Interest Law (NAPIL). While the law school and its students have continually demonstrated commitment to providing legal services in the public interest, SPIL was organized to further this commitment. SPIL derives its unique character from the diversity of the students involved, all of whom share in the law school's tradition of public service.
SPIL puts on numerous events and community service/pro bono activities in order to provide information and experience in public interest law. This includes community service and pro bono opportunities, guest speakers, career panels, and general information on various type of public interest opportunities. SPIL also organizes the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) study guide and used book sales.
Our biggest event is the Annual SPIL Auction which raises money to provide summer stipends to students working in public interest. Last year, we met our goal of $100,000, allowing SPIL to provide 26 students with $3,500 stipends for their summer work.
News and Events
February 17, 2012
November 9-22, 2011
SPIL Sweatshirt & Blanket Sales - 11-2 & 4-6 pm - Student Lounge - Order form (to be filled out when sold out)
November 2, 2011
SPIL Public Interest Law Career Panel - 5pm - Slowinski Courtroom - Audio
October 15, 2011
SPIL Auction Neighborhood Solicitation - Sign up on TWEN
September 15, 2011
SPIL's First General Meeting of the Year - 5:00pm Room 211
September 9, 2011
Meet us at the SBA Field Day Picnic & Student Organization Fair!
March 2, 2011
Exoneree, Michael Austin, Speaks Out
February 18, 2011
20th Annual SPIL Auction (article on event)
Nov. 10-19, 2010
Haitian Alternative Christmas Gift Project
Nov. 15, 2010
Nov. 12, 2010
Coordinated Day of Service: Capital Area Food Bank
Quick Links
Meet the Board
Whitney Dachelet, President
Allison Somers, Vice-President
Amy Christel, Auction Co-Chair
Stephanie Martin, Auction Co-Chair
Mike Burns, LRAP Coordinator
Bridget Kerlick, Event Coordinator
CUA Public Interest/ Public Service Community
Office of Career & Professional Development
Office of Law & Social Justice Initiatives
CUA Law & Social Justice Initiatives Calendar


