Thursday, November 17, 2011

UBSPI Summer Grant Applications Now Available

The application for the 2012 summer UBSPI grants are now available for download on our TWEN page.  The application schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, November 16, 2011     
Application is released via TWEN.

Thursday, March 8, 2012                
Applications (hard copy) are due no later than 5:00pm to the LCDO. 
Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, March 5. 

Friday, March 30, 2012                   
Applicants will be notified of the final decisions.  (This date is subject to change).

For more information on past years' grantees and their summer internship experiences, click here.   

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Public Interest Loan Forgiveness, Scholarship, and Grant Info Session

Wednesday, November 16
12pm
Room 201, UB Law School

Do you want to pursue a career in social justice but not sure how you'll survive on a public interest salary?  Come to our information session to learn about loan forgiveness options, scholarship opportunities, and UBSPI-sponsored summer public interest grants.  Jill Green of UB Law's LCDO, along with UBSPI board members, will present on the various financial options available to you.

Lunch will be served.  See you there!

It's Alive!


Out in the Streets is back for the 2011-2012 school year.  Stay tuned for news about upcoming UBSPI meetings, networking and fundraising events, volunteer opportunities, and information about summer public interest grants

A very special welcome to our new members - we are looking forward to a great year ahead.