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Chicago Law Partners Sponsorship
Law School Student Organizations and Journals

The Law School is excited to partner with sponsors for the upcoming academic year. Again this year, we are asking all participants of Chicago Law Partners to support the general student activities fund as a precondition to engaging in additional programming opportunities at the Law School. Our goal is to foster a broad mix of events and programs across the student organization landscape at the Law School, while offering large-scale programming that maximizes your time and effort to engage with our students. 

For more information on the details of Office of Career Services, Dean of Students, LSSO, and Journal programming and signature events available for sponsorship, see:

The Chicago Law Partners Brochure

 

Please use this form to select which events and organizations that you would like to sponsor.

General Deposit | $1000

As a general requirement of the Chicago Law Partners Program, we ask our CLP participants to donate to the general student account. This general contribution supports the general student population and LSSOs, and you also have the ability to participate in other programmatic events throughout the year such as Firmwise, Orientation, and LSSO specific programming.

Individual Student Organization Sponsorship

The Law School is pleased to offer the opportunity for law firms to partner with the Law School’s Student Organizations (LSSO) for the 2025-2026 academic year. After the Law School receives the deposit to the general student fund, law firms are able to sponsor one or more student organizations at one of the following tiers for the full academic year and/or for signature events. This is a wonderful opportunity for firms to foster a meaningful interaction with our students and further their engagement with the Law School community. As a reminder, student events are subject to change. We ask that you be flexible to changing demands on students’ schedules. Funds contributed are to support student programming, and any excess or unspent funds earmarked for student organizations will be redirected to the general student activities fund at the end of the fiscal year.

Law School Student Organizations thank sponsoring law firms for their generous sponsorship during the academic year. The viewpoints, arguments, and opinions expressed during student programs may not represent the viewpoints, arguments, or opinions of the Law School or sponsoring law firms. Language to this effect will be included in LSSO promotional materials.

2025-2026 Student Organization Full Academic Year Sponsorships

Tier 1 | $500

Tier 1 sponsors will receive recognition in event communications and other digital platforms where the LSSO thanks their annual sponsors.

Tier 2 | $1,000

Tier 2 sponsors will receive the same recognition that Tier 1 sponsors receive. Tier 2 sponsors may have the opportunity to send representatives to speak at a sponsored student organization event.

Tier 3 | $2,000

Tier 3 sponsors will receive the same recognition that Tier 1 and Tier 2 sponsors receive. Tier 3 sponsors will likely be offered an opportunity to speak at or attend an event. The event may include other sponsors.

2025-2026 Student Organization Full Academic Year Proposals

The American Barbell Association (ABA) is committed to transforming how law students and the legal profession more broadly approach physical wellness. Through strength training sessions, educational workshops, and partnerships with firms that champion sustainable work-life balance, we equip students with tools to build resilience and prevent burnout. Our events, including hands-on fitness programming and panels with attorneys who prioritize wellness in their practice, offer a practical and empowering approach to legal education. By fostering a community centered on strength, health, and professional longevity, we aim to bolster sustainable, healthy habits within the realm of legal work. Student enthusiasm for the ABA's mission reflects a growing recognition that physical health is foundational to long-term success. With your support, we can continue building a stronger, healthier legal profession.

Amphora centers on four goals: 1. Educating Law Students on Wine, Cuisine, and Etiquette: Understanding how to navigate formal dinners, select wine for clients, and appreciate food pairings are skills that serve lawyers throughout their careers. We want our members to feel confident in these settings. Events may include cheese tastings, wine pairings, and etiquette workshops. 2. Practicing Networking in Professional Social Settings: We aim to provide students with opportunities to network in environments where alcohol is present, reflecting real-world legal events. We hope to invite firm representatives to our tastings either to mingle or speak briefly. Sponsorships would cover items like food and glassware, not alcohol, to avoid liability. We'll also encourage business casual or professional attire at events. 3. Promoting a Healthy, Responsible Relationship with Alcohol: We want students to appreciate wine as a cultural and artisanal product. Events will focus on thoughtful consumption and education. One planned event will feature alcohol-free wine to emphasize tasting and pairings. 4. Have Introduction to Firms: We want to have our sponsors appreciated directly by allowing representatives to come join for one our monthly tasting events. We will announce at the beginning that you are here and not only can representatives from the firm enjoy these educational events, but also meet students and answer questions about legal practice.

The Antitrust Law Association (ALA) connects students with engaging research, expert practitioners, and current events in the fields of antitrust and competition law. The ALA hosts career panels, paper discussion groups, and other presentations for students interested in antitrust policy and practice. Our events have included debates with scholars such as Judge Diane P. Wood (Ret.), discussions on international antitrust enforcement, and firm recruiting lunches. Our organization seeks to allow students to dive into the complexities of antitrust law, build their network with attorneys in the field, and find community with others who share a passion for the intersection of antitrust, law, and economics. We look forward to partnering with you to share this exciting field with the law school.

The Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) provides holistic support to AAPI students navigating their legal education, today's legal market, and their long term careers. APALSA is open to all students. APALSA's goal for the 2025-2026 academic year is to provide mentoring and networking opportunities for our over one hundred active members by connecting them with alumni and other industry professionals, fostering a network of support and professional growth. We seek to inspire students to become both active members of the legal profession and future leaders who champion diversity and inclusion. In the upcoming year, we plan to sponsor events including our 1L Mentorship Program, lunch talks with AAPI attorneys, professors, judges, and government officials, and an inaugural fall banquet. We hope that you share our vision and feel inspired to support our efforts.

The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at the University of Chicago Law School provides formal and informal academic, professional, and social support to law students who identify with the African diaspora. BLSA's 2025-2026 programming will center around three objectives: uplifting Black legal scholars and scholarship, showcasing the diversity of Blackness as it exists both within and beyond the boundaries of the Law School, and deepening BLSA's connection to the local community. BLSA members receive formal academic support on topics like exam preparation and legal writing. Formal professional support is also provided through cover letter writing, resume editing, and job searching workshops. These programs are anchored by our 1L peer mentorship program, which connects incoming students with upper level BLSA members to help navigate the law school experience. To increase awareness of legal issues regarding Black communities locally, nationally, and globally, BLSA hosts guest speakers throughout the year and a series of themed events during Black History Month. This includes our annual signature event, the Judge James B. Parsons Dinner, as well as three named lectures which take place each quarter. We will continue Black and Lavender Week this year in collaboration with the Law Women's Caucus and Outlaw. We will also continue our legacy of engagement with the broader Chicago community through projects like an annual Thanksgiving food drive and Street Law civic education program, as well as our annual Black Graduate Student Networking Mixer, which attracts attendees from across Chicago's professional student community. We hope that you will be inspired to support our efforts and help us continue the excellent programming that makes the Earl B. Dickerson Chapter exceptional.

The California Law School Association (CALSA) fosters a community of University of Chicago Law students interested in pursuing their legal careers across California. Through mentorship opportunities, networking events, and career guidance tailored specifically to California's legal market, CALSA empowers students to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities practicing law on the West Coast presents. Most of our members are California natives, and many have attended school in California or have family in California, but we warmly welcome any student who is interested in pursuing opportunities in the Golden State. CALSA serves as a venue to facilitate strong personal and professional relationships, bringing together University of Chicago Law School students, alumni, and California legal professionals to support career development catered towards California. Our programming this year is tailored to provide practical insight into California's legal markets. We hope to facilitate genuine relationships between practicing attorneys and our members, provide comprehensive insight into opportunities across every region of California, and ensure our members can successfully break into California's competitive legal market. We will host frequent panels with California attorneys across all practice areas, organize networking events, and provide peer mentorship to ensure CALSA can continue to open opportunities for our members.

The Criminal Law Society (CLS) provides a forum for students to engage with both the substance and procedure of criminal law. Our mission is to raise the salience of criminal legal issues at the Law School and inspire students to practice criminal law in their future careers. We welcome anyone with an interest in the topic, regardless of whether they are drawn to prosecution or defense. CLS holds lunch talks where we invite practitioners (including prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges) and professors to discuss their careers and current issues in criminal law. We also hold social events and other educational programming with the goal of forging connections among students who are passionate about the criminal justice system. This year, we hope to partner with law firms to highlight their white-collar defense practices and educate students about opportunities to practice criminal defense at a firm.

The Dallin H. Oaks Society seeks to increase awareness within the Law School community of the presence and beliefs of students who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). The Society offers fellowship to support these students as they transition into the Law School community, fosters close friendships throughout their time in law school, and facilitates networking opportunities with practicing LDS attorneys. It also sponsors alternative social activities especially designed to include spouses and families with small children. In all its efforts, the Society is guided by the personal values of its namesake, Dallin H. Oaks: public service, respect for the rule of law, and a deep commitment to religious faith in every aspect of life.

DC Law Student Association (DCLSA) supports University of Chicago Law School students interested in pursuing legal careers in Washington, DC by facilitating connections with the Capital's diverse legal market. DCLSA works to bridge the gap between Chicago's rigorous legal education and DC's unique professional landscape. Through partnerships with DC law firms, government agencies, nonprofits, and our extensive alumni network, we provide members with targeted networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and career guidance specific to DC's legal market. Our programming includes lunch talks with DC practitioners, networking events, and campus visits from DC employers, all designed to help students navigate the complexities of federal practice and policy work. Your sponsorship would enable us to expand these crucial connections and ensure that University of Chicago Law students are well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to Washington's legal community.

Disability Rights, Advocacy, and Community (DRAC) is a student organization focused on providing pro bono, educational, and advocacy opportunities for students with disabilities and students who are interested in learning more about disability law. In prior years, we have hosted a robust slate of events featuring prominent attorneys, judges, scholars, and law firm representatives speaking about disability law and inclusion in the legal profession. DRAC also partners with the Center for Disability and Elder Law to provide monthly pro-bono opportunities for students. With your generous support, we look forward to continuing our programming, expanding access to pro bono opportunities, and spotlighting your firm's commitment to supporting attorneys with disabilities.

Education and Child Advocacy Society (ECAS) works to educate students about issues in education and child law, including intersections with race, gender, child maltreatment, and juvenile justice. Past events have included topics about children in the immigration system, domestic violence and custody issues, and how to volunteer and utilize pro bono opportunities in the community. Our organization is a resource for students looking for more information about careers related to child law, education law/policy, and advocacy.

Fashion and Beauty Law Society (FBLS) connects the University of Chicago Law School community to the dynamic fashion and beauty industries. FBLS hosts networking events and guest speaker panels covering a broad range of topics, including intellectual property protection, corporate transactions and finance, international trade and government regulation, employment and labor relations, and consumer protection and civil rights as they relate to fashion and beauty law. Through our 2025-2026 programming, we aim to increase awareness of this integrative field and expose students to the diverse legal issues shaping the industry, particularly in intellectual property law. Panels feature in-house counsel and attorneys from major law firms representing leading fashion and beauty clients. These panels offer a unique window into the broad legal sectors that interact with the fashion and beauty industries.

Dedicated to bringing meaningful dialogue to campus by hosting some of the nation's most preeminent conservative and libertarian legal minds, the Federalist Society student chapter at the University of Chicago is one of the most active student organizations on campus. Inspired by Lee Otis and David McIntosh's efforts forty years ago, this past year, our Chapter strengthened free speech and debate by hosting a total of over 70 speakers across roughly 50 events. We have welcomed outstanding attendance by members and fellow students alike at all our events, with turnout averaging 100 per event. This tremendous success led to national recognition, as our chapter has won numerous awards over the years, including the Federalist Society's annual Chapter of the Year award.

On behalf of First Generation Professionals (FGP), we are beyond grateful that you are considering supporting us in the 2025-2026 school year. As first-generation professionals, we face unique challenges while navigating the legal profession. Many of us enter law school with significantly less information and a smaller professional network than our peers. By providing a platform for networking, mentorship, and skills development, FGP aims to share the tools necessary to flourish in law school and transition smoothly into a professional career. To this end, we look forward to a robust schedule of lunch talks and panels featuring current students, first-generation attorneys, and other legal professionals who will share their experiences and best practices for succeeding in a largely unfamiliar world. We will also continue with our internal mentorship program, which connects 1Ls with upper-class students in the first couple of weeks of the school year. Finally, FGP aims to enhance its social event calendar and plans a formal dinner, during which we will invite a keynote speaker and attorneys from sponsoring firms. As first-generation professionals, we can confidently say that the connections we've made and the resources we've received from FGP changed the trajectory of our law school journey and perhaps our careers. FGP strives to work toward equity by ensuring that fellow first-generation students are equipped with the same knowledge and skills that many of our peers bring to law school. FGP depends on your contributions to make this happen, and we would be thrilled to have your support. Your generosity will enable us to deliver our ambitious programming for this academic year, ultimately allowing students to thrive as they embark on their legal careers. Thank you so much for your consideration!

The Florida Law Society (FLS) is being established to expand the University of Chicago Law School's networking and recruiting opportunities in the growing Florida legal marketplace. FLS will work to develop and maintain relationships with Florida-based law firm offices, organizations, and other applicable state and federal governmental agencies to establish and facilitate opportunities in Florida for UChicago Law students.

The Health Law Society (HLS) is a dynamic and growing organization at the law school dedicated to exploring the intersection of law and healthcare. In areas such as policy, regulation, litigation, business, and public health, the law plays a critical role in shaping the future of the vast and interdisciplinary healthcare field. HLS aims to expand learning opportunities for law students by hosting guest speakers from across the health law landscape, including litigators, general counsels, corporate and regulatory attorneys, nonprofit advocates, and public sector leaders. With your support, we will host insightful events, foster professional networking opportunities, and inspire law students to pursue diverse career paths in health law.

Hegel and Bagels is the University of Chicago's Law and Philosophy Club. Our mission is to provide a forum for discussing the intersection of law and philosophy, whether it be general questions of jurisprudence or debates about contemporary ethical problems in the legal world. We generally host multiple events a year, wherein professors or students lead discussion on a topic of interest in Law and Philosophy. As our name suggests, we typically try to pair events with bagels, or other foods if we can come up with a sufficiently adequate pun. However, as a new student organization, we have substantial freedom to shape the club's future, and we are eager to expand our speaker events to host professionals outside of academia. Your generosity would help us to expand our organization's scope and mission; we thank you for your consideration.

The Hemingway Society (HemSoc) has been a staple of UChicago Law since 2007. On one hand, it's a simple drinking society: an opportunity for students to relax and unwind after a long week. It also offers future lawyers an opportunity to chat with the professors and professionals who attend in a more informal setting. On the other hand, it's also an educational group; Michelle DeFeo, President of Lauren-Perrier US, visited last year to tell the students about the science behind champagne. This gives students an opportunity to expand their palate and learn about the many varieties of alcohol. For young lawyers who drink -- be it with senior associates, partners, or clients -- it's a valuable skill to know the difference between, say, Jack Daniels and Johnnie Walker, or between Prosecco and Champagne. HemSoc offers students a chance to relax after a hard week, network informally, and even imparts a little bit of knowledge that may be useful in their careers.

Impact Initiative's mission is to connect Law School students with impactful leaders, organizations, and residents in Chicago to engage in substantive and meaningful community work in the South Side and beyond. The central goal of Impact Initiative, the Law School's only student-led organization committed to community engagement, is to orient students towards the importance of dedicated community service early in their legal careers. We are committed to bridging the gap between the Law School community and the South Side through continuous, in-person community service events and heightened engagement, including with our spotlight South Side community partner, Woodlawn Botanical Gardens. The past year, we held various volunteering events, including: maintaining a local neighborhood garden in Jackson Park, setting up the annual Festival of Lights at Woodlawn Botanical Gardens, and sorting clothing donations at Cradles to Crayons' Giving Factory. We also hosted a lunch talk, alongside the Public Interest Law Society, with Legal Aid Chicago. Any monetary support will fund our long-term commitment to community service at the Law School.

The Intellectual Property Law Society (IPLS) is a student-run organization dedicated to fostering interest in, and lively discussion about, the practice of IP law. The IPLS focuses its programming on topics including patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, NIL, and other IP-related subjects and their intersection with the worlds of science, technology, entertainment, music, fashion, sports, commerce, and more. Events aim to highlight the contours of IP law, current events in the field, and career opportunities for students.

The International Law Society is dedicated to the promotion of international law scholarship and practice, both private and public. We seek to expose students to the full range of practice areas within international law and foment an internationally minded community. Accordingly, our proposed programming recognizes the breadth of topics germane to international law. This year, we expect to invite speakers such as Judge Vasilka Sancin from the European Court of Human Rights, Professor Oona Hathaway, an expert in global legal challenges, and David Bigge, Chief of Investment Arbitration at the U.S. Department of State. We hope to promote thoughtful, serious, and nuanced discussion on legal matters underpinning contemporary global challenges like climate displacement and environmental refugee law, enforcement challenges in international investment arbitration, and the evolving role of international courts in global governance through the invitation of speakers like Julia Olson, founder of Our Children's Trust, Lucy Reed, President of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, and Judge Sarah Cleveland, from the International Court of Justice. We plan to represent work in international trade through lunch talks with experts like Professor Jennifer Hillman, a former member of the World Trade Organization's Appellate Body, Eva Monard, named International Trade Lawyer of the Year in 2024, and Judge Clark Cheney, Chief Administrative Law Judge at the United States International Trade Commission. While many students intend to work domestically, we recognize that the practice of law is increasingly transnational, and we hope to offer a forum for students interested in engaging meaningfully with these topics.

We are the University of Chicago Law School's chapter of the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), a national organization that organizes law students and lawyers to develop and enforce a set of legal and human rights for refugees and displaced persons. Mobilizing direct legal aid, litigation, and systemic advocacy, IRAP serves the world's most persecuted individuals and empowers the next generation of human rights leaders. Since its founding in 2008, IRAP has helped resettle over 4,200 refugees to 18 different countries and has trained over 2,000 law students and lawyers in the process. The University of Chicago Law School is one of IRAP's 30 student chapters across the United States and Canada. IRAP's primary goals for the 2025-26 academic year are: to offer UChicago Law students casework opportunities under the supervision of practicing attorneys (through IRAP and partner firms in Chicago), giving students valuable experience and the chance to apply their studies outside the classroom; and to provide programming centered on various aspects of international refugee law and policy, including educational presentations, a trip to the border to participate in hands-on volunteer work, and a speaker event featuring an IRAP alumnus who will discuss their work in international refugee advocacy. IRAP stands out as a unique campus organization, being one of the few groups that provides first year law students with tangible work experience. We hope that you share our vision, and we thank you for your consideration.

The Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) is the student organization supporting UChicago Jewish law students. With rising antisemitism on university campuses, JLSA is committed to building a healthy, close-knit, and vibrant Jewish law student community, where students can proudly explore and express their Jewish identities and connect with other Jewish students and their shared heritage. Our programming includes bringing prominent Jewish lawyers and legal professionals to speak to the law school community, hosting Shabbat and holiday meals and receptions, offering regular community lunches, visiting the Illinois Holocaust Museum, networking with Chicago's Jewish bar, and providing support for student participation in Chicago-wide Jewish community events. JLSA members also participate in Chicago's vibrant Jewish legal community, including the Jewish United Fund's Young Lawyers Group mentorship program and social events hosted by the Decalogue Society, Chicago's Jewish bar association. We hope that your firm will join us in fulfilling this mission.

The Labor and Employment Law Society (LELS) provides a forum for students interested in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of workplace law. LELS strives to help prepare the next generation of lawyers to navigate the complex challenges facing modern workplaces by providing students with exposure to both the legal complexities and career opportunities in this practice area. Our organization bridges the gap between academic study and practical application by connecting students with seasoned practitioners from management-side firms, plaintiff-side practices, government agencies, and in-house legal departments. For the 2025-2026 academic year, LELS plans to host career panels featuring attorneys from employment firms and lunch talks on emerging issues such as workplace privacy and algorithmic bias. We also plan to bring speakers to campus who will energize and inform the student body and develop our relationship with the Chicago Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Committee.

The Latine Law Students Association (LLSA) at the University of Chicago Law School fosters an academic, professional, and social community that empowers law students to navigate the rigors of law school and thrive in their legal careers. Our mission is to promote Latine representation in the legal profession, create pathways for success, and celebrate the rich diversity of cultures across Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula, and the broader diaspora. LLSA is committed to building the next generation of legal leaders. Through social and cultural exchange events that integrate both Juris Doctor (JD) and Master of Laws (LLM) students, we cultivate a close-knit, international network of future attorneys and alumni spanning the globe. Our comprehensive programming includes academic mentorship, career development workshops, networking opportunities, and targeted support for professional advancement. These initiatives ensure our members are well-prepared to excel within the legal profession and contribute meaningfully to their communities. In addition to professional development, LLSA is committed to meaningful service and community engagement. Through pro bono partnerships and volunteer work across Chicago, our members support Latine communities while advancing equity and access to justice. Our signature annual Eliza Fernandez Banquet is a cornerstone of our programming. This premier event honors an esteemed legal professional for their achievements and service to the Latine community. This celebration brings together students, faculty, alumni, and established practitioners, creating valuable connections and showcasing Latine excellence in the legal field.

The Law and Business Society (LBS) is a registered student organization devoted to keeping the University of Chicago Law School community abreast of relevant developments in the intersection between law and business. The organization provides professional networking opportunities for members to engage with attorneys working in transactional practice areas and in-house corporate roles. LBS hosts guest speakers related to topics in business law, including finance, restructuring, M&A, private equity, venture capital, and legal technology. LBS plans numerous events and panel discussions that offer opportunities for students to prepare for their future careers and learn about a field that is rapidly expanding. The Law and Business Society is excited to host programming in the 2025-2026 academic year that builds upon our past events, which have highlighted corporate and business-related careers in law. This year LBS hopes to elucidate the numerous opportunities a UChicago JD affords by gathering investment professionals, local business owners and attorneys, and community leaders at The Law School.

By way of informal education, community building, and open debate, the Law and Economics Society helps keep the law and economics, intellectual tradition, and engagement with social science broadly, alive and well within the University of Chicago Law School student body. In the coming year, the group plans to invite a wide array of academics, practitioners, and jurists to discuss pressing questions in the law and social science, with a particular focus on economics. The group has events already in the works around issues surrounding the regulation of cryptocurrencies, the lineage of "the Chicago School," and the economics of Chapter 9 bankruptcy. Your support helps enrich the University of Chicago Law School experience, both by directly supporting the educational opportunities referred to above and by indirectly helping to carry forward the Law School's proud tradition of engagement with cutting-edge social science.

The Law and Political Economy (LPE) chapter at the University of Chicago Law School is part of a growing national movement that examines the critical intersections between law, politics, and economics. LPE represents a vital intellectual framework for understanding how legal structures shape economic outcomes and political power in contemporary society. Our organization provides a forum for students, faculty, and practitioners to engage with cutting-edge scholarship that challenges conventional approaches to economic policy and explores innovative solutions to pressing social challenges. As future lawyers, our members recognize that legal institutions play a fundamental role in structuring markets, distributing resources, and shaping political possibilities. LPE seeks to equip students with analytical tools to understand these complex relationships and to envision more democratic and sustainable alternatives. For the 2025-2026 academic year, we plan to host a robust speaker series featuring leading LPE scholars, practitioners working on structural reform, and policymakers developing innovative approaches to economic governance.

As science advances from AI to quantum, the legal industry needs attorneys who understand technology. The Law and Technology Society (LTS) at the University of Chicago Law School exposes students to issues and career opportunities at the intersection of technology and the law. From legal issues confronting the tech sector to applications of technology in the legal field, LTS provides a community for any who want to engage through professional, academic, and social events. LTS hosts lawyers, startups, and researchers, and hopes to expand in scope to policymakers this upcoming year. We depend upon external funding to continue organizing programs that support diverse, talented, and intellectually curious students at the Law School, and we thank you for your consideration and support.

The best show you'll see during your law school career is right under your nose. Even law students can have a good time, and the Law School Musical proves that. Original lyrics to familiar tunes supply the structure for a satirical take on life in the Law School. No one is immune from parody, and no one leaves without a roll in the aisles. In past years, the musical has proved to be the humorous highlight of the Spring Quarter, drawing over 600 viewers per year. Titles like "The Legal Mermaid," "The Lawyer King," and "Law School Musical (The Musical)" set the tone, and the students and faculty in the audience bring the show to life as they laugh and applaud the hard work of the students in the cast and crew.

Law School Veterans has created a community for University of Chicago law students who are transitioning to a legal career after formerly serving in the military, plus a few active military reservists. We work to build an inclusive, military-affiliated law school community with social and academic resources to help veterans succeed in law school. Veterans bring valuable diverse experiences to the legal profession, which are underrepresented in our law school community as well as elite professional services more generally. To combat this underrepresentation, we seek to increase the visibility of veterans throughout the law school and in large law firms and boardrooms after they graduate. Our Law School Veterans organization doubled in size between 2024 and 2025. As we continue to grow, we are hoping to sponsor more events to raise awareness of the number of veterans across the legal profession, career paths available to veteran law school graduates, as well as support our new veterans in their 1L classes and job searches. With your generous support we will be able to support more guest speakers, networking and social events to help our veterans leverage their military experiences into successful and impactful legal careers.

Law Students for Israel (LSI) exists to serve as the Law School home for all students committed to the unity and protection of the Jewish People and the flourishing of the State of Israel. Founded in response to the October 7th attacks, LSI is dedicated to promoting Zionist principles and combating rising antisemitism on campus and beyond. LSI is a non-partisan organization that offers educational forums to empower future legal professionals with the knowledge and cultural competence necessary to navigate Israel-related legal matters and appreciate the multifaceted nature of Israel's identity. We seek to promote nuanced understandings of Israel's significance in international law, human rights, diplomacy, and Jewish cultural heritage, engaging with all relevant perspectives. LSI welcomed Bassem Eid to lecture on campus in our inaugural year; we are excited to bring more lawyers, scholars, policymakers, and activists to campus this year. With your generous support, LSI looks forward to addressing these timely issues and fostering an environment of engaged advocacy, informed scholarship, and thoughtful discourse as we pursue our mission of supporting Zionist students and combating antisemitism.

The Law Women's Caucus (LWC) promotes the interests of women at the law school and beyond. Our mission is to create a space in which women in the University of Chicago Law community can find comfort and mentorship, cultivate new skills and passions, and grow as lawyers and as people. Independently, and in collaboration with other student organizations, we provide student support and professional development coaching, cultivate relationships among students and alumni of the Law School, and amplify the richly diverse voices of women and underrepresented genders in the legal profession. With your support, we will host informative guest speakers, hold social and wellness events to forge friendships, and invest in the Chicago community through volunteer work.

Legal Recess is dedicated to fostering the mental and physical well-being of the Law School's student body through community-focused engagements. Our 2025-2026 programming will include both on-campus events, like wellness-focused lunch talks and trivia nights, and off-campus events, like group trips to museums, the symphony, and bike rides along Lake Michigan. These gatherings allow firms the chance to make organic connections with current law students while contributing to a thriving Law School community. This year, we will introduce our first signature event: "Law-Lapalooza," a block party early in the fall with food, music, games, and chances for the law students across all three years to mix and mingle. Additionally, we will publish a newsletter highlighting upcoming talks; beloved activities, like intramural sports; and relevant partner information. Supporting these initiatives goes a long way in preparing future lawyers for sustainable success and will create moments for genuine connection within the broader legal community.

The Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA) at the University of Chicago Law School is dedicated to advancing the professional excellence, leadership, and community engagement of Muslim law students. We aim to cultivate a supportive environment where students can thrive academically, grow professionally, and remain connected to their values. MLSA is launching key initiatives to equip students for success in the legal profession. These include a mentorship program for incoming students, partnerships with the undergraduate Muslim Student Association to guide pre-law students, and speaker events featuring accomplished Muslim attorneys in private practice, government, and public interest law. These events not only provide critical networking opportunities but also spotlight the contributions of Muslim professionals across the legal field. Religious and cultural programming remains vital to our mission. Weekly Friday prayers and celebrations of major Islamic holidays allow students to maintain their spiritual commitments while building community. During Ramadan, MLSA hosts communal suhoors (pre-dawn meals), iftars (evening meals to break the fast), and halaqas (study circles), reinforcing connection and reflection during this important time. With your support, MLSA will continue to invest in the development of future leaders who bring excellence, integrity, and diverse perspectives to the legal profession. We invite you to partner with us in creating pathways for success and impact for Muslim students at UChicago Law.

The New York Law Students Association (NYLSA) is a student-run organization dedicated to supporting UChicago Law students interested in building their legal careers in New York. NYLSA fosters a strong community of law students with ties to New York or aspirations to practice in the city, helping them become the best lawyers they can be. NYLSA holds lunch talks and networking events featuring attorneys from New York offices who share insights on navigating the city's legal market, the recruitment process, and opportunities in clerkships, public interest fellowships, and beyond. Each Spring, we also organize our flagship Spring Networking Night, which connects NYLSA members with representatives from a wide range of New York law firms.;

OutLaw is a student-run organization that works to cultivate a community of LGBTQ+ students at the University of Chicago Law School through professional, academic, social, and community service events. We bring openly LGBTQ+ judges from around the country to speak at the Law School, host career panels for LGBTQ+ law students to learn how to navigate the legal profession, and provide a platform for LGBTQ+ trailblazers to discuss the current landscape of LGBTQ+ rights. The goal of our programming is to empower the next generation of LGBTQ+ lawyers.

The South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA) at the University of Chicago Law School strives to create a strong support system and community for South Asian law students as they navigate every stage of their legal education. Our programming is designed to promote an inclusive space where South Asian law students can thrive, both personally and professionally. SALSA's programming for the 2025-2026 academic year will center around three core pillars: building community, empowering students through academic and career support, and amplifying South Asian voices in the legal profession. We provide resources ranging from exam preparation and peer mentorship to firm recruiting and clerkship guidance. Our social programming includes regular SALSA dinners and participation in the Law School's annual Cultural Night. We also host speaker events featuring South Asian attorneys, judges, and academics, providing students with the opportunity learn firsthand about their various career paths, the challenges they've faced, and the contributions they've made to the legal profession. In doing so, we aim to broaden our members' exposure to different practice areas, pro bono work, and public interest law. Your support will help us expand these initiatives and provide meaningful opportunities for South Asian students to connect with the broader legal community. We thank you for your consideration and hope you will join us in supporting SALSA's mission.

The Southwest Asian and North Afrikan Law Students Association (SWANA) strives to create a community for students with an interest in Southwest Asian and North Afrikan cultures, politics, and legal institutions. SWANA seeks to foster a professional community for a largely underrepresented group in the legal field while also creating educational opportunities for the larger UChicago Law student body to connect with the rich heritage and cultures of the SWANA region. Members of SWANA will spend the year building on their networks and community to establish themselves in the legal profession. Your sponsorship will be used to host gatherings for community and mentorship at the law school, professional development through dialogue with accomplished attorneys, and connection between SWANA alumni (at your firm and beyond) and the UChicago SWANA organization. We appreciate your consideration and look forward to building on our robust institutions at the law school.

The St. Thomas More Society is the association for Catholic students at the Law School. Membership is open to anyone interested in learning about Catholic perspectives on legal questions and social issues. Our goals are to help facilitate discussion on the Catholic perspective on legal issues or legal issues impacting the Catholic Church, to help students see how the Catholic faith and the legal profession interact in daily life, and to build community through social events and prayer. As our name indicates, we celebrate and honor the traditional connection between Catholic theology and legal scholarship.

The Supreme Court and Appellate Society (SCAS) is the primary organization catered to appellate advocacy at the University of Chicago Law School. SCAS seeks to demystify appellate advocacy through habitual engagement with state and federal appellate litigation, which we hope will catalyze genuine interest in careers as appellate advocates. Throughout the academic year, we invite appellate advocates from various firms to host panels geared towards appellate advocacy, such as our most recent event with Paul Weiss and Kannon Shanmugam. This year, SCAS will continue hosting panels with law firms, as well as lunch talks with recent federal and state appellate clerks; federal and state appellate judges; and attorneys in federal and state solicitors general offices. We hope that this wide breadth of events will continue to propel University of Chicago Law Students into long careers as appellate advocates.

The Texas Law Society (TLS) serves as a vital bridge connecting University of Chicago Law School students with Texas's dynamic legal community. With an increasing number of our students pursuing careers in Texas, TLS addresses this growing interest by creating meaningful pathways for professional development and networking within the state. TLS facilitates career connections by partnering with distinguished Texas law firms to provide students with early exposure to the state's legal landscape. Through our programming, students gain valuable insights into practice areas, firm culture, and career trajectories specific to Texas markets. We invite attorneys from firms across Texas to share their expertise through speaking engagements focused on practice areas, career paths, and summer associate positions our students can apply to. In recognition of your participation, we provide year-round promotional support for your firm within our law school community. For the 2025-2026 academic year, we're enhancing our offerings to include perspectives from judges and other legal professionals, providing students with a comprehensive view of Texas legal practice, as well as the life and culture within Texas' legal communities. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how your firm can contribute to this initiative while building connections with talented UChicago Law students interested in Texas careers.

Text-ualists is a book club for the Law School community. Books are chosen on a monthly basis by a different member of the Law School faculty. Texualists will co-host a discussion group, open to students and faculty alike, with that month's faculty member to explore, critique, and share questions about the book. Our organization aims to (1) provide The Law School community with an intellectual and recreational outlet, (2) foster strong relationships between fellow students and students and faculty, and (3) encourage a love of reading in a profession where the skill is crucial. Because who said textual interpretation can't also be fun?

The University of Chicago Trial Team is one of the only competitive, litigation-focused organizations at the Law School. We compete in mock trials against teams from across the nation, focusing on rhetoric, realism, and the rules of evidence. The team is still in its infancy, but it boasts some of the most decorated competitors in the country. We hope to represent UChicago for the first time at the national level this upcoming season; your support will help us reach our potential. Our competitors would love to connect with experienced litigators to glean functional skills from real-life practice and learn about careers centered around trial advocacy.

Wine Mess hosts law school-wide social events, offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as food. Our mission is to create a relaxed, welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff to connect outside the classroom over food, drink, and conversation. We host 1-2 events per month, offering a space for informal networking, cross-year mentorship, and community-building across the law school. Each event is held in collaboration with another organization - ranging from cultural affinity groups and academic journals to faculty members and professional interest societies. These partnerships allow us to highlight different voices on campus and offer diverse programming that resonates with our entire student body. Past events have included Wine Mess Featuring Bankruptcy Professors, Thanksgiving Wine Mess with the New York, California, and Texas Law Student Associations, and Earth Day Wine Mess. Our goal is to strengthen the fabric of the law school by encouraging authentic connection and dialogue - whether through shared meals, cultural celebrations, or simply a chance to unwind together. Your donation will help us expand our programming, increase accessibility, and continue partnering with a wide range of student and faculty organizations. With your support, Wine Mess can host more inclusive, meaningful events that bring the law school community together in intentional and lasting ways.

Sponsorship of Student Journals

The Law School offers law firms the opportunity to partner with the Law School’s student journals for the 2025-2026 academic year. Law firms can sponsor at one of the following tiers for the full academic year and/or for signature events.

Tier 1 | $1,000

Tier 1 sponsors will receive recognition in journal communications, on the Law School’s website, and signage in the Student Journals office.

Tier 2 | $2,000

Tier 2 sponsors will receive the same benefits as Tier 1 sponsors, additional recognition during events, and the opportunity to send representatives to attend an event.

Tier 3 | $3,000

Tier 3 sponsors will receive the same benefits as Tier 1 and Tier 2 sponsors, as well as recognition at the annual social held after students submit their final comments.

With the help of your donation, the student journals are better able to: attract leading scholars to our journal communities, improve comradery amongst journal members, and recruit first- and second-year law students to become staff members and editors. We believe that legal journals are in a particularly good position to transform the law school experience to make it more collaborative. With the help of your donation, we will be able to host numerous student events, including:

  • Comment lunches and dinners where staff members receive feedback on their comments from their student editors. These working social events help new staff members enhance their writing, editing, and legal reasoning skills.
  • Welcome dinners for new members and end-of-year banquets for editorial boards & student staffs.
  • Social outings and networking events for students on journal staffs.
  • Afternoon study/work breaks throughout the year for journal staff members and editorial boards.
  • Recruitment events held throughout the year to inform first-year students about the benefits of journal membership.

Journal Full Academic Year Proposals

The Chicago Journal of International Law: Founded in 1999, the Chicago Journal of International Law (CJIL) is a student-edited journal that focuses on the discussion and analysis of international law and policy issues. CJIL is committed to publishing timely and concise scholarly work written by academics, judges, practitioners, policymakers, and our staff members. CJIL publishes a print volume twice yearly, in the winter and summer. Every other year, CJIL holds a symposium on a timely international law topic and invites scholars from around the world to write and debate about it. A recent symposium topic was “Free Speech,” and the symposium had over 200 attendees. Three years ago, CJIL launched CJIL Online, the journal’s online-exclusive publication, which serves to feature particularly dynamic or cutting-edge issues in international law.

The University of Chicago Business Law Review: Founded in 2021, the University of Chicago Business Law Review (UChiBLR) is the Law School’s newest student journal and focuses on business, antitrust, and securities law. UChiBLR publishes a print volume twice yearly, hosts a biannual symposium on an emerging topic in business law, and publishes scholarly articles and student comments on a wide variety of business law topics. UChiBLR also publishes a blog that covers academic and practitioner perspectives on business law, recent decisions coming out of the Delaware courts, and cutting-edge legal questions currently faced by corporations. UChiBLR’s inaugural symposium, held in late March 2022, was titled “The Economic Structure of Corporate Law at Thirty: A Retrospective on the Work of Easterbrook and Fischel.” The most recent symposium in January 2024 was titled “The Corporation’s Role in Politics.”

The University of Chicago Law Review: Founded in 1933, the University of Chicago Law Review is one of the country’s most preeminent legal journals. It publishes eight times a year in print and has an online companion, the University of Chicago Law Review Online (UCLR Online). Both the print and online components are managed and edited by students. The print journal publishes articles and book reviews by leading scholars along with comments written by students. Scholarship is selected through a rigorous process involving students and peer-reviewers. UCLR Online is a generalist legal publication: it includes shorter pieces than print and links to the journal’s podcast, Briefly. In addition to participating in the editing and publication of legal scholarship, Law Review members plan and conduct an annual symposium in late spring and from which a special print issue is generated. The latest symposium was titled “Law & Economics vs. Law & Political Economy: A Debate.”

The University of Chicago Legal Forum: Founded in 1986, the University of Chicago Legal Forum is the Law School’s cutting-edge topical law journal. Each fall, the Legal Forum hosts a symposium at which scholars present their work on the chosen topic. After the symposium, journal staff and board members work with the authors to produce a volume of articles and student comments. Recent volumes include “What’s the Harm? The Future of the First Amendment,” “Law for the Next Pandemic,” “The Body,” “Borders & Boundaries,” “Reimagining National Security,” and "Crisis, Calamity, and Catastrophe: Law in Times of Disaster." The topic for Volume 2026 is “Authority, Oversight, and Accountability,” which will focus on how the law shapes and constrains the exercise of power across different legal domains.

All sponsorships are to be confirmed and received by December 1, 2025.

Contact Us

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, to confirm your sponsorship, or to learn more about getting your firm engaged at the Law School, contact Brandi Welch, Dean of Students, at brandiwelch@uchicago.edu.