The Catholic University of America


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

21st Annual SPIL Auction

 

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

SPIL Presents: Public Interest Unleashed: What it really takes to get a job/internship in public interest law

 

Nov. 12, 2010

Coordinated Day of Service: Capital Area Food Bank

 

 

 
 
 

 

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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

 

Legal Services Society