Each summer, as part of the Internship and Fellows Programs, PILI organizes lunch-time seminars for Interns and Fellows on a variety of substantive law and professional development topics. 

The Summer Educational Series launches in June of each year.  Information about the 2011 Summer Educational program will be available in the coming weeks.  You may also contact PILI's Executive Director, Michael G. Bergmann, at 312-832-5129 or by e-mail for additional information.

2010 PILI SUMMER EDUCATIONAL SERIES PROGRAM & EVENT CALENDAR

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM/EVENT: Wednesday, June 2nd - 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

2010 Summer Educational Series Kick-off Luncheon: Social Justice Advocacy in Illinois and Nationally

Featuring: John Bouman, Executive Director, Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law

The Chicago Bar Association, 321 South Plymouth Court, 2nd Floor

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Tuesday, June 8th - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Serving Your Poverty Law Clients

DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson Boulevard, Room 905

EVENT: INTERNS ONLY – Wednesday, June 9th - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

PILI Intern Advisor Program Kick-off Reception

Interns participating in the PILI Intern Advisor Program are invited to this complimentary reception to meet their PILI Advisor - a member of PILI's Board of Directors or PILI's Alumni Program for former Interns and Fellows.

Loyola University School of Law, 25 East Pearson Street, Kasbeer Hall

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Tuesday, June 15th - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Developing the Professional Work Product: Legal Writing for Public Interest Law

DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson Boulevard, Room 905

EVENT: PILI Annual Pro Bono Celebration, Thursday, June 17th - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

PILI Annual Pro Bono Reception: Celebrating Pro Bono

PILI Interns and Fellows will each receive one complimentary admission to this event.

Ivy Room at Tree Studios, 12 East Ohio Street (Ohio & State)

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Tuesday, June 22rd - Noon to 1:30 p.m.

American Constitution Society: The Legacy of Justice John Paul Stevens and the Changing Court

Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Wednesday, June 23rd - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Mediation & Conflict Resolution

DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson Boulevard, Room 905

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: INTENRS ONLY – Tuesday, June 29th - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Developing Public Interest Law Fellowships & Getting the Most from Your Internships

DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson Boulevard, Room 905

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Thursday, July 1st - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Issues in Open Government: Public Interest Attorneys as Citizen Advocates & Community Organizers

DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson Boulevard, Room 905

EVENT: Wednesday, July 7th - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

2010 Intern & Fellow Pizza Party

Giordano's, 223 West Jackson Boulevard

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Thursday, July 8th - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Overview of the Public Interest Law Community & Networking and Social Media in Your Public Interest Career

DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson Boulevard, Room 905

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Friday, July 9th - Noon to 1:30 p.m.

American Constitution Society: Seventh Annual Supreme Court Term in Review

Mayer Brown LLP, 71 South Wacker Driver, 33rd Floor, Chicago, IL

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Monday, July 12th - Noon to 1:30 p.m.

American Constitution Society: How to Land a Clerkship: Practical Advice from Judges

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, 155 N Wacker Drive, 28th floor

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Thursday, July 15th - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Issues & Trends in Disability Law

DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson Boulevard, Room 905

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Tuesday, July 20th - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Marriage Equality: Past, Present & Future

DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson Boulevard, Room 905

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: INTERNS ONLY – Tuesday, July 27th - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Evaluation Session

DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson Boulevard, Room 905

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Tuesday, August 3rd - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Many Paths to Public Interest Law Careers: Legal Aid, Government Sector and Pro Bono Practice

DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson Boulevard, Room 341

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: FELLOWS ONLY – Wednesday, August 11th - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

PILI Alumni All Stars Panel

DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson Boulevard, Room 341