NELB Public Interest Law Association

03/13/2018

PILA is happy to announce the details for this year's PILA Auction!!!

This year's auction will be held on Thursday, March 29th, at The Kinsale Irish Pub and Restaurant located across from Government Center T Station (2 Center Plaza, Boston, MA 02108). The doors will open at 7:00pm, and just for showing up, every guest will get free food and drink tickets! We have a lot of great items to bid on this year, 8 full-discount Barbri bar prep certificates, gift cards to all of your favorite bars, restaurants, and museums in the greater Boston area, and lunches with NELB professors!

Bidding will start at about 7:30pm.

Please start spreading the word about the auction! The proceeds from the auction are given to students who excel in volunteering and pro bono work in the form of the PILA grant. The grant permits students to accept unpaid internships to gain valuable experience and connections, without experiencing financial difficulties. More information about how to apply for this grant will be available in the coming weeks.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact PILA at [email protected].

Who are we?

The Public Interest Law Association is New England's primary Public Interest student organization. PILA strives to raise awareness of the needs, issues and employment opportunities within the public interest arena of law and promote public interest law within the New England Law | Boston community. We also provide an outlet for students, no matter what their interest level, to request speakers and information about public interest law.

What is Public Interest Law?

Public interest law is one of the larger sectors in the legal field. It Includes Federal and State administrative and regulatory agencies, advocacy groups, legal aid agencies, lobbyist groups, prosecution agencies and public defenders, just to name a few. Almost any area of the law has a public interest element to it.

What do we do?

PILA hosts its Annual Auction every spring, donated items are bid upon and monies raised are then used to fund our highly successful summer grant program. Additionally PILA traditionally holds a speaker panel in the fall. PILA invites practicing attorneys from the public interest facet of law to speak to students and provide valuable contacts.

02/28/2018

PILA and the Women's Law Caucus are co-sponsoring Plant Nite on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at The Good Life Bar and Restaurant (located at 28 Kingston Street, Boston, MA 02111). The event begins at 7 PM. and tickets are $50. Proceeds from the event will be donated to RESPOND, New England's first domestic violence prevention agency.

The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, March 2, 2018! Please register by clicking the link below:

https://www.plantnite.com/events/succulent-terrarium-in-rose-bowl-at-good-life-financial-district-10054485

If you have any questions, please contact PILA Vice President, Sabrina Rocco ([email protected])

Looking for things to do near you? Join us for a Plant Nite event Mar 14, at Good Life (Financial District), 28 Kingston Street, Boston, MA 02111. Buy tickets now!

03/30/2015

The Public Interest Law Association
Presents: PILA's Annual Auction... for the Summer PILA GRANT

Thursday, April 2, 2015
Doors open: at 7:30p.m.
** Bidding starts: 8:00p.m.
Location: Black Rose
160 State Street
Boston, MA 02109

Description: Come out for an evening of: food, booze, awesome prizes, and fun! Prizes include gift certificates to restaurants, sporting events, museums, and more. Proxy tabling in the lobby on: Monday and Tuesday, March 30 + 31 from 10:00-6:00p.m.

Sponsored by: BARBRI
There will be 10 Barbri Certificates for $1,750. If you win a certificate, you ALSO get:
* Waiver of your $250 book deposit; waiver of your $25 shipping fee; free enrollment in the Mini Review course ($100 value); a regional 2nd bar package at no extra cost (if applicable - a $305 value)

03/27/2015

https://www.facebook.com/events/739103859541786/

01/29/2015

Reminder. This is TODAY!! :)

Human Trafficking Awareness Day at NEL|B Thursday, January 29, 2014 at 5-7pm in the Cherry Room There will be a panel from 5-6, with a reception following at 6-7. The panel will focus on post-intervention actions and remedies (i.e. trial, testifying, rehabilitation of victims, and potential civil, criminal and immigration remedies) in relation to anti-trafficking efforts. Panelists will include two federal prosecutors, an immigration attorney specializing in trafficking victim cases, and a survivor of s*x slavery. This event is open to all law students, practicing lawyers, and the community. Light refreshments will be provided during the reception following the panel.

* Sponsored by: The Center for International Law and Policy (CILP), International Law Society (ILS), Immigration Law Association (ILA) & Public Interest Law Association (PILA) *

01/27/2015

Human Trafficking Awareness Day at New England Law | Boston
Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 5pm-7pm.

The panel will focus on post-intervention actions and remedies (i.e. trial, testifying, rehabilitation of victims, and potential civil, criminal and immigration remedies) in relation to anti-trafficking efforts. Panelists will include two federal prosecutors, an immigration attorney specializing in trafficking victim cases, and a survivor of s*x slavery. This event is open to all law students, practicing lawyers, and the community. Light refreshments will be provided during the reception following the panel. Sponsored by: The Center for International Law and Policy (CILP), The International Law Society (ILS), Immigration Law Association (ILA) & Public Interest Law Association (PILA)

01/19/2015

Hi Friends! Don't miss our general meeting tomorrow at 5:00 in Room 305. There will be pizza from Lexis and lots of announcements!

A heads up - next Monday the 26th, PILA will be tabling to support Human Trafficking Awareness Day - stop by for ribbons to raise awareness, baked goods, and discussion about this important issue. On Thursday, the 29th, there will be a panel followed by a reception from 5-7 in the Cherry Room to continue the discussion. This is co-sponsored by NEL|B's Center for International Law and Policy, the International Law Society, the Immigration Law Association, and the Public Interest Law Association.

Hope to see you at these events!

10/06/2014

JOIN OUR TEAM and WALK with PILA to raise $$ for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) on THURS. OCT. 9, 2014 @ 6-9pm in Boston Commons. Only 3 more days!!

Donate $150 or more to support PILA Cares and you will receive a pair of special commemorative Cancer Ends With Me socks. Proudly wear your socks to show your support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and declare that you are making a positive impact in the fight against blood cancers. Cures today.…

04/01/2014

Hey all, remember today is the informational session regarding the summer PILA GRANT from 4:30 - 5:30 in room 503. We will be explaining the process of applying for the PILA grant. Also, a representative from the Financial Aid office will explain their requirements for the grant, as well as any impact it may have on future loans. The application will be due April 15th, by 5 p.m. in the SBA office. Any questions please email [email protected]

Also, PILA will be accepting letters of intent for ALL e-board positions for the 2014-2015 school year. Please email [email protected] with your letter of intent by Friday, April 4 at 5 p.m. Elections will be held via TWEN the week of April 7th.

DONT FORGET SUPPORT THE TROOPS!!!!!
Swing by the lobby today to fill out a Thank You card for the troops! The NEL|B Veterans Advocacy Group along with Phi Alpha Delta! Take some cards to class with you if you want and bring them back when you're done! Huge thanks!

03/31/2014

Thank you everyone who came out on Thursday night and supported PILA!!!! We are so appreciative of your support!

Just a few reminders:

PILA will be hosting an informational session regarding the summer PILA GRANT on Tuesday, April 1, 4:30 - 5:30 in room 503. We will be explaining the process of applying for the PILA grant. Also, a representative from the Financial Aid office will explain their requirements for the grant, as well as any impact it may have on future loans. The application will be due April 15th, by 5 p.m. in the SBA office. Any questions please email [email protected]

Also, PILA will be accepting letters of intent for ALL e-board positions for the 2014-2015 school year. Please email [email protected] with your letter of intent by Friday, April 4 at 5 p.m. Elections will be held via TWEN the week of April 7th.

Thank you again!!!

03/26/2014

PILA will be hosting its Annual Auction at 7 p.m. on March 27th at the Black Rose. We will be providing LOTS OF DRINK TICKETS AND FOOD. This year we will be auctioning off numerous items including gift cards, gym memberships, lunches with professors as well as 10 Barbri discount tickets. Thanks to the SBA, in addition to being able to pay by cash or credit, students will be also be able to pay for these items by credit card.

Also, PILA will be holding an informational session with the financial aid office regarding the PILA grant on April 1 from 4:30-5:30 p.m in room 503.

03/25/2014

Hey friends! See the event below for information about our upcoming auction! There are great items we are auctioning off, including TEN $1,750 BARBRI gift certs!