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11/10/2025 - Shaping Careers in Service: DePaul’s Public Interest Law Program

​​DePaul Law’s Program of Excellence in Public Interest Law & Public Service is held in high regard among students for helping them engage and find direction as they prepare for impactful careers in law and service. Reflecting a key part of DePaul’s Vincentian mission, the program teaches students about the power of the law in areas such as discrimination, civil rights, housing and racial...

10/20/2025 - New Scholarship Honors Alumna Karen Louise Barancik (JD '92)

​​​​​DePaul Law is honored to announce a new scholarship established in memory of Karen Louise Barancik (JD ’92), made possible through a generous gift from her mother, Maija-Liisa Barancik.Karen was a bright and talented public servant who was passionate about her career in environmental law. Her mother’s wish is that this scholarship will inspire future generations to pursue the noble calling of...

01/06/2025 - DePaul Law’s Emma Soglin (’25) Awarded Prestigious Skadden Fellowship to Support Immigrant Families

DePaul Law proudly announces that Emma Soglin (’25) has been awarded a 2024 Skadden Fellowship, one of the most prestigious opportunities for aspiring public interest attorneys. Dubbed the "legal Peace Corps" by the Los Angeles Times, the Skadden Fellowship Foundation funds two-year legal projects that provide life-changing support to underserved communities. ...

03/01/2023 - Access to Justice Summit 2023

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice hosted the Law Student Leaders Access to Justice Summit on February 24, 2023. DePaul Law nominated six 3L student leaders to represent the law school at the Summit.DePaul student leaders joined student leaders from each of the state's law schools for a day focused on educating...

01/27/2023 - Student Spotlight: Riley Franklin

​Public Interest Law Student Riley Franklin Seeks to "Help People on the Ground"​Public interest law student Riley Franklin (’23) holds leadership positions with DePaul Law’s Center for Public Interest Law (CPIL) and Public Interest Law Association (PILA), while also interning with the Legal Aid Society. CIPL Executive Director Shaye Loughlin says, “Riley is dedicated to his public...