Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference

Each year the Chicago Area Law School Consortium (CALSC) sponsors the Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference (MPILCC). MPILCC is the midwest's largest public interest job fair and enables employers from public interest and government organizations to gather with J.D. students for a day of interviews and informal networking. MPILCC is open to first, second, and third year law students (no graduates or LL.M. students) from law schools in the states below:

  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • Ohio
  • Wisconsin

Each year, MPILCC attracts over 50 employers for on-site interviews, Table Talk (an informal networking session), or resume solicitation. The Conference offers UIC Law students the opportunity to:

  • Interview with a variety of public interest and government employers for summer law clerk and entry-level attorney positions (employers will pre-screen resumes and select students to interview). Though most of the opportunities are unpaid or invite outside funding, there are positions that offer a stipend. Since most of the employers come mainly from the Midwest, you may find a position in the communities you seek to serve.
  • Meet with employers during Table Talk, a session where you can informally chat with employers about their organization’s opportunities.
  • Respond to on-line employer resume requests for internships (volunteer or paid), fellowship, and entry level positions.

Websites

MPILCC participation for students and employers is coordinated through two Web sites:

  • www.mpilcc.org is used to communicate information and procedures about the conference.
  • https://law-mpilcc-csm.symplicity.com is used for handling employer conference registration, interviews and Table Talk. This site is secure and a login and password is required for access.

Law School Student Registration

The registration deadline is typically in the first week of December. You must register with Danielle Burkhardt in the Career Services Office to attend the conference.