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Causes: Crime & Law, Legal Services, Philanthropy, Public Interest Law
Mission: PILI engages, inspires and empowers those advancing equal access to justice.
Target demographics: people, families and communities in need of free civil legal services.
Geographic areas served: Illinois
Programs: PILI's Law Student Internship and Graduate Fellowship Programs place law students and recent law school graduates at public interest law organizations, with PILI providing funding for their work as well as supplemental educational, networking and mentoring opportunities. Our Alumni Network builds and maintains the connection between past PILI Interns and Fellows and the public interest law community through educational, networking, leadership, and service opportunities. Our Pro Bono Program works to increase the availability of pro bono legal help for those who cannot afford an attorney in Illinois by developing innovative pro bono opportunities, offering pro bono programming and resources, cultivating best practices, and celebrating the life-changing pro bono performed throughout the state.