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The Public Interest Law Society (PILS) is a student organization that works to support law students interested in exploring careers in public interest law. One primary goal of PILS is to raise funds for public interest law fellowships. Fellows are supported by the annual PILS Fest Celebration & Dinner for members of the Eckstein Hall community and the Howard B. Eisenberg Do-Gooders' Auction.

By supporting our 2023 auction, generous donors made it possible for:

26 law student fellows to provide

over 9,100 hours of legal aid

"DO WELL AND DO GOOD"
Howard B. Eisenberg, Dean and Professor of Law (1995–2002)

The auction is named in memory of Howard B. Eisenberg, dean of the Law School from 1995 until 2002. Dean Eisenberg remained committed to providing legal services to people in need throughout his distinguished career. A role model for attorneys and students, he encouraged everyone to "do well and do good." With your help, the Public Interest Law Society (PILS) is honored to continue serving people in need through its student fellowships.

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We can be reached via e-mail, phone, mail, or fax, or drop by for a visit (Suite 238).

Marquette University Law School
Eckstein Hall, Suite 238
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-1881
Law School Main Line: (414) 288-7090
Admissions: (414) 288-6767

Posner Pro Bono Exchange Events 

The Howard and Phyllis Eisenberg Fund is an endowed fund held by Marquette University that provides law school loan repayment assistance to qualifying Marquette University Law School graduates who enter public interest careers.  Dean Eisenberg established the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) in the spring of 2001.  After his death, the program was renamed to serve in his legacy and was enhanced through memorial contributions and other donations. 

A wide range of pro bono opportunities are available to law students and alumni.

Visit the tabs above for more information or contact the Office of Public Service staff. 

Current Law Student Opportunities

Pro Bono Onboarding: SharePoint Site (login required)

This web site provides up-to-date information for social service providers, legal professionals, and the community regarding legal resources to low-income people in and around Milwaukee.

The Coalition for Access to Legal Resources (CALR) is a group of legal providers in the Milwaukee area committed to improving access to legal resources for low-income people. We are members of non-profit legal services organizations, bar associations, law schools and private law firms who hope to make a difference by: