John Marshall Law School
John Marshall Law School
315 South Plymouth Court
Chicago, IL 60604
www.jmls.edu
Law School Pro Bono Programs
Contact Information
Katie Anderson, J.D.
Pro Bono Program Coordinator
kanderso@jmls.edu
(312) 427-2737 x476
Category Type
Description of Program
Location of Program
Staffing/Management/Oversight
Funding
Student Run Pro Bono Groups/Specialized Law Education Projects
Faculty and Administrative Pro Bono
Awards/Recognition
Amongst the numerous awards presented at the annual Spring Fling, are:
- Student-Funded Summer Grants (beginning Spring 2005), presented to select students that will work summer public interest jobs.
- Most Active Student Organization, a component of which is community service, including pro bono work.
The Elmer C. Kissane Public Service Award is presented each December and May to one graduate that is starting a career with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. The $5,000 award is presented to each recipient upon the completion of one year of post-graduate work with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
Community Service
Law School Public Interest Programs
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Contact Information
Katie Anderson, J.D.
Pro Bono Program Coordinator
kanderso@jmls.edu
(312) 427-2737 x476
Certificate/Curriculum Programs
Public Interest Centers
The John Marshall Law School Fair Legal Support Center - The primary goal of The John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Legal Support Center is to educate the public about fair housing law and to provide legal assistance to those private or public organizations that seek to eliminate discriminatory housing practices. http://www.jmls.edu/fairhousingcenter/index.shtml
Public Interest Clinics
Externships/Internships
Classes with a Public Service Component
Public Interest Journals
Public Interest Career Assistance
Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAP)
Post-Graduate Fellowships/Awards
Law School Funded:
Graduate Student Funded:
Lucy Sprague Public Service Scholarship - Awarded at May graduation to a student that has made a demonstrated commitment to public service work while in law school and obtains post-graduate employment in furtherance of such public service commitment.
Elmer C. Kissane Public Service Award - Awarded each December and May to one graduate that is starting a career with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. The award is presented to each recipient upon the completion of one year of post-graduate work with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
Other Funding Sources:
Term Time Fellowships/Scholarships
Law School Funded:
Graduate Student Funded:
Alumni Association Scholarship - Awarded to 2nd or 3rd year law students with a commitment to public service.
Other Funding Sources:
Samuel T. Lawton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Awarded to 2nd or 3rd year law students with a commitment to public service.
Summer Fellowships
Law School Funded:
Graduate Student Funded:
Other Funding Sources:
Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Programs
Student Public Interest Groups
