Post-Graduate Legal Fellowship
Supporting the professional development of young attorneys while increasing access to justice for those who need it most.
The Post Graduate Legal Fellowship Program was developed by the Board of Directors to respond to the increasing demand for civil legal aid and a desire to foster professional opportunities for emerging new attorneys in Illinois. Each year, the Illinois Bar Foundation and participating law schools share the cost of each Fellowship which provides for the salary and benefits of a recent alum to work as a staff attorney at their alma mater’s legal aid clinic.
The purpose of the Fellowships is to:
- Increase access to civil legal aid for low-income Illinois residents by providing effective legal services by qualified lawyers.
- Help new attorneys develop practical legal skills and hone interpersonal, professional and business skills in order to enhance their prospects of employment at the conclusion of the Fellowship.
- To instill in young attorneys a spirit of public interest law so that they can continue their service of low-income clients throughout their career.
2020-2021 Post-Graduate Legal Fellowship
Andrew Potter
A lifelong Chicagoan, Andrew is an alum of Northwestern University and a recent graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law in May 2020. He is currently completing his Fellowship at the School of Law’s Community Law Center and Veterans Clinic.
Participating Law School: Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Post-Graduate Legal Fellowship Alum
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We are proud to have served approximately 52,000 individuals throughout Illinois this year through our access to justice and lawyers care programs and hope to serve many more with your continued support. Donate today to help your neighbors throughout Illinois receive assistance for basic needs such as housing, safety, education and accessibility to legal resources this holiday season.
Your gift helps provide funding for organizations across the state working with vulnerable populations, to ensure they receive the legal support and resources they so desperately need, and to support attorneys and their families during times of crisis.