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The Public Interest Law Project (PILP) is a student-run organization at Lewis & Clark Law School that encourages and supports budding attorneys pursuing careers in public interest law. The PILP Auction is our group's largest fundraiser, bringing together the Portland community to raise funds to continue the Summer Award and Loan Repayment Assistance Programs. Through the Summer Award Program, PILP

10/27/2025

🏁 POD RACE UPDATE! 🏁
We’ve hit the halfway mark… and the race is heating up! πŸ”₯

πŸš— Red Pod is in the lead with $170 raised!
🏎️ Orange Pod is close behind with $160!
πŸ’™ Blue Pod is holding steady at $112!
πŸ’š Green Pod, we believe in you, let’s get that engine started!

There’s still plenty of track left, and every dollar pushes your pod closer to victory. πŸ†

πŸ“… Keep donating, cheering, and sharing, because it’s still anyone’s race!

10/21/2025

✨Public interest month continues this week! ✨ Ever wondered what life looks like inside different areas of Criminal Law?

Join PILP and Metropolitan Public Defenders for a deep dive into the specialty divisions that make up their practice, from immigration to Parent Child Advocacy and Community Law.

πŸ“… Thursday, October 23, 2025
πŸ•› 12:10–1:10 PM
πŸ“ McCarty 4

Come learn how each division shapes access to justice, and get your questions answered directly from the attorneys doing the work!

10/21/2025

βš–οΈ A Prosecutor, a Defense Attorney, and a Judge walk into a bar… 🍸

Join PILP for an engaging panel discussion on the Criminal Justice System! Hear directly from local Public Defenders, District Attorneys, and Judges as they share insights into their roles, challenges, and perspectives within the justice system.

πŸ“… Wednesday, October 22
πŸ•› 12:10–1:10 PM
πŸ“ McCarty 4

Come for the conversation, stay for the chance to ask your questions; submit them through our story today!

10/07/2025

βš–οΈ Youth Attorney Panel on October 8th! πŸ•

Join PILP for an engaging discussion on careers in youth law and justice! Hear from local attorneys as they share their career paths, experiences, and insights into representing youth, parents, and the state in areas ranging from trial work to appeals.

πŸ—“ Wednesday, October 8th
πŸ•› 12:10 – 1:10 PM
πŸ“ McCarty 4
πŸ• Pizza provided!

This event is a perfect opportunity to explore youth advocacy, learn from practitioners making a difference, and ask your questions about working in juvenile justice and child welfare law.

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