Hastings Public Interest Law Foundation (HPILF) is a non-profit corporation run by currently enrolled University of California, Hastings College of the Law students. The HPILF community consists of Hastings student members, faculty, staff, alumni and attorneys in the public interest field.

HPILF is committed to educating public interest lawyers. As part of HPILF s commitment to the Hastings community, we sponsor lectures, panels, and workshops to inform and educate the Hastings community about public interest law. HPILF works vigorously to strengthen the Hastings loan forgiveness program, which assists students who work in the public interest after graduating from Hastings. HPILF also works with the Hastings Admissions Office to recruit students with a background and interest in public service.

HPILF is fostering the next generation of public interest lawyers. Students design their own summer projects to serve the legal needs of the underrepresented. These legal needs could not be met without contributions from supporters like you. HPILF has awarded over 125 grants since 1980. We awarded 18 grants, ranging from $500 to $1500, for work taking place during the summer of 2003.

Why contribute? Your tax deductible contribution helps us fund students who spend their summers working directly with underrepresented communities on projects designed to increase access to the legal system for all people. Part of the legal profession s code of ethics includes a commitment to providing representation to all members of society. Your assistance helps promote equal access, justice and participation in the legal system. Click here to learn about Donating

HPILF Gala Charity Auction. Our annual night of fun, food and music will be held on February 2, 2006. Hastings students, alumni, professors, staff and community members attend to bid on generous donations provided by members of the community. All money earned from the auction goes directly to Hasting students working in the public interest. The 2005 auction raised over $20,000.

HPILF Grant Recipients have worked with a variety of organizations including: Citizens for a Better Environment, Homeless Legal Advocacy Project, Tenderloin Housing Clinic, Equal Rights Advocates, Bay Area Legal Aid, Asian Law Caucus, Women of Color AIDS Outreach, Mission Community Legal Defense, California Rural Legal Assistance, East Oakland Disability Law Project, Wilderness Society, Employment Law Center, Youth Law Center, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, American Civil Liberties Union, Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, and National Center for Youth Law. Click here to learn more about last years Grant Recipients.

Thank you for your contribution. Thank you not only from the students you will fund next summer, but also from those who benefit from the legal services they will provide.