"Law for People not for Profit"

Mission Statement:

The University of Mississippi Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) was established in 1989 to educate students and make them aware, as future lawyers, of the struggles facing many people in the legal system. PILF works to provide educational enrichment, create public interest consciousness, and provide opportunities for post-graduate employment. We also strive to raise money for students to work for the public interest during the summer. PILF is dedicated to increasing the awareness of students, faculty, and administrators regarding public interest issues through education and outreach.

Recent Events:

• Our name has changed! PILC is now PILF (Public Interest Law Foundation)
• Charity Auction -- Last year's auction was one of the most successful to date. Students and guests bid on items donated from area stores as well as dinners with professors. All together PILF raised over $8,000 to provide funding for students working public interest jobs this summer
• Charity Bowling -- October 13, 2004

Upcoming Events and Speakers:

• Equal Justice Works- Career Fair and Conference, October 28 - 30, 2004, Washington D.C.

Mississippi Center for Justice National Association for Public Interest Law (NAPIL)

2004 - 2005 Officers: President: Davis Powell Vice President: Jennie Coons Secretary: Keishunna Randall Treasurer: Miranda Linton Public Relations: Greg Atwood Webmaster: Tim Blalock Faculty Advisors: Professor C. Jackson Williams Professor George Cochran UM Home | Law School | Law library | Internet Resources

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Comments? Please write to us... PILF E-mail address: um_pilf@hotmail.com