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Buffalo Public Interest Law Program

The Buffalo Public Interest Law Program raises money to support students who work in the public interest each summer during law school. 

BPILP also hosts networking events for students to meet public-interest employers from neighboring communities. The organization is affiliated with Lawyers for Learning and participates in the Student Bar Association’s Volunteer Service Days.

  • Learn more about BPILP
    4/13/21
    Commonly referred to as BPILP, the Buffalo Public Interest Law Program encourages law students to use their talents to bring equal access to those in need of legal help.
  • Get a BPILP Fellowship
    4/13/21
    Law students are encouraged to apply during the spring semester of each year. Learn more on how to join the ranks and become a BPILP fellow.
  • BPILP Auction Fundraiser
    2/8/23
  • Become a BPILP Supporter
    1/18/23
    BPILP devotes most of its resources throughout the year seeking fundraising opportunities for law students and the Western New York community. Learn how you can help support us.
  • Sponsors
    4/14/21
    We thankfully acknowledge our supporters!

BPILP Leadership

Co-Chairs: Kirsten Sherman and Maura Kutnyak-Smalley
Communications Chairs: Lydia Rodriguez and Elizabeth Hughes
Social Chairs: Haley Muehlbauer and Amy Crosier
Service Chairs: Alexis DiCarlo and Ryan Hughes
Fundraising Chairs: Anna Lawrence, Jenna Wojdan, Steven Burke
Liaison to Student Groups: Ron LaPort
At-Large Members: Lindsay Bailey, Madelyn Storms, Sydney Brason

Staff Advisor: Lisa Patterson and assisted by the School of Law’s Clinical Legal Education Program

Contact: Room 607 O’Brian Hall, law-bpilp@buffalo.edu

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