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Northern Illinois University College of Law
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Law School Pro Bono Programs
Contact Information
Colleen Boraca
Clinical Associate Professor and Pro Bono Coordinator
(630) 229-0752
[email protected]
Category Type
Formal Voluntary Pro Bono Program Characterized by a Referral System with a Coordinator
Description of Programs
The program provides information about pro bono opportunities and also allows students to identify opportunities on their own initiative.
Location of Programs
The Pro Bono Program is a standalone program.
Staffing/Management/Oversight
The pro bono coordinator is also a clinical associate professor and directs a law school based legal clinic.
Funding
The pro bono program is funded by the law school's operating budget.
Faculty and Administrative Pro Bono
N/a
Awards/Recognition
Clover Family Award - graduation award presented to graduate with the highest number of legal volunteer hours engaged during three years of law school.
Marla Dickerson Award - graduation award presented to graduate who has demonstrated the strongest commitment to public interest law.
Edward F. Diedrich Award - graduation award presented to graduate whose community service demonstrates a strong interest in protecting the civil rights of the underprivileged members of our community.
Alternative Winter or Spring Break Projects
None.
Law School Public Interest Programs
Contact Information
Greg C. Anderson, Asst. Dean & Director
Career Opportunities & Professional Development
Advisor - NIU Public Interest Law Society
[email protected]
815-753-9604
Certificate/Curriculum Programs
Certificate in Public Interest Law - for information go to: https://www.niu.edu/law/academics/certificates/public-interest.shtml
Public Interest Centers
N/a
PI Career Support Center
Office of Career Opportunities & Professional Development
NIU College of Law
Swen Parson Hall - Room 280
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-0589
Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAP)
N/a
Fellowships
Public Interest Law Summer Assistantships
06/26/2024