PILI is grateful to Jill Roberts who has been serving as Chair of our Alumni Network Leadership Council for the last year and will conclude her term at the end of this month.
Illinois Supreme Court Approves MCLE Credit for Pro Bono Pilot Project through Illinois Free Legal Answers
The Illinois Supreme Court has established the MCLE for Pro Bono Pilot Project effective July 1, 2025 in an effort to help to address unmet legal needs in Illinois by allowing Illinois attorneys to earn MCLE credit by doing pro bono work through Illinois Free Legal Answers for which PILI is the state administrator.
PILI Welcomes Allison Cain to the Team
PILI welcomes Allison Cain to the team as our Senior Manager for Operations & Administration.
Save the Date for PILI’s 2025 Pro Bono Roundtables
This year, PILI will host three Pro Bono Roundtables to bring together pro bono leaders from corporations, legal service agencies and law schools to discuss timely pro bono issues.
Sign Up to Be an Advisor for a 2026 Law Student Intern or Graduate Fellow
PILI’s Advising Program matches current Interns and Fellows with members of PILI’s Alumni Network as well as its Board of Directors and Young Professionals Board for career guidance, networking inroads, and a personal introduction to the Illinois legal community.
Thanks to Those Who Took our “5 for 5 Pledge” on Illinois Free Legal Answers
In 2019, PILI became the state administrator of Illinois Free Legal Answers. We’re celebrating the fifth anniversary in August 2024.
Support PILI on Giving Tuesday 2024
Support the work and impact of PILI this Giving Tuesday, on December 3, 2024.
Thank You for Celebrating Pro Bono Week With Us!
During and around the week of October 20th to 26th, PILI participated in the national celebration of Pro Bono Week hosting a variety of celebration events and pro bono clinics across Illinois.
PILI Receives Renewed Foundation Support
In October 2024, PILI received renewed funding from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation.
PILI to Fund Largest Number of Law Student Interns Ever
PILI began a new fiscal year on September 1st and in the budget adopted by its Board of Directors, PILI will fund 80 school-year and summer Law Student Interns in the coming year.