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New links available on Speaker Series page

Please visit our Speaker Series page for new video links of recent speaker events.

GRAP (General Relief Advocacy Project)

GRAP (General Relief Advocacy Project) is a unique opportunity for Loyola Law students to do on-site legal advocacy on behalf of L.A.'s most disadvantaged inhabitants. Members of GRAP become knowledgeable about L.A. County's various public assistance programs (welfare, food stamps, disability and so on) and the various means through which the truly needy can obtain these benefits. Participants travel to several welfare offices throughout the county and work with applicants and recipients to ensure they are getting all the assistance to which they are entitled. Not only will this experience give you your first taste of legal advocacy, but it will also provide an opportunity to make a measurable difference in the lives of many people. There is simply no other opportunity at Loyola for 1Ls to advocate on behalf of real clients, and upper level students are also encouraged to participate. Don't miss out!

Advocacy is one afternoon a month. For more information, including training and the GRAP schedule, please e-mail GRAPlls@gmail.com.

Announcing
The Ami Silverman Endowment Fund of the
Loyola Law School Public Interest Law Foundation

Sterling Franklin ’75, Cynthia Panuco ’10, first recipient, and
Ami V. Silverman ‘87

The Ami Silverman Endowment Fund of the Loyola Law School Public Interest Law Foundation was established through the generosity of Sterling Franklin ’75 who gave the initial donation of $15,000 in 2007 (and seed funding from Loyola Law School for $10,000). Sterling has now agreed to match, dollar for dollar, all donations up to $12,500 in order to increase the endowment to $50,000. The purpose of the endowment fund is to provide annual summer stipends for law students in the Loyola Law School Public Interest Law Foundation (Loyola PILF) program.

Please download the complete announcement for more information.

Site updated February 25, 2009.