Graduate Fellowship Program

Geographic Scope: Illinois (Chicago area)

Program Description: PILI's Graduate Fellowship Program places recent law school graduates in paid fellowship positions at public interest law agencies.

Award Details:

• Individual Fellow Stipend: Specific amounts vary by agency and year
• Example: 2001 PILI Fellow Max Stein received fellowship at Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, sponsored by Sachnoff & Weaver

Participating Agencies:

• Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
• Chicago Legal Clinic
• Other public interest organizations

Eligibility:

• Recent law school graduates
• Commitment to public interest law

Focus Areas: Public interest law, poverty law, civil rights, housing, criminal justice reform

Benefits:

• Direct legal services experience
• Mentorship from established public interest lawyers
• Networking opportunities
• Alumni support and community

Contact Information:

• Phone: 312-832-5127
• Email: info@pili.org
• Address: 105 West Madison Street, Suite 610, Chicago, IL 60602

Application Process

1. Access Application System
   • Apply through PILI online application system
   • Details available on PILI website
2. Required Materials
   • Not specified in source documents
3. Sponsorship Component
   • Fellowships may be sponsored by law firms (e.g., Sachnoff & Weaver)
   • Law firms can sponsor individual fellows at agencies
4. Contact for Information
   • For fellowship details: info@pili.org
   • Phone: 312-832-5127