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    Northern Illinois University College of Law

    Northern Illinois University College of Law
    280 Swen Parson Hall
    DeKalb, IL 60115
    law.niu.edu

    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

     

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