2022 HPILF SUMMER GRANT
The 2022 HPILF Summer Grant Application is Now Open!
Since its inception, HPILF has supported students interested in pursuing legal careers that focus on serving the public. The term public interest is broad, but one goal unifies all members of our organization – we work for a more just and equal tomorrow. We believe that a student should not have to sacrifice purpose for pragmatism. Therefore, each year, HPILF provides grants to UC Hastings students participating in summer internships in various fields of public interest law. Our grants have allowed students to work with an array of legal organizations, including those supporting immigrant rights, youth advocacy, the LGBTQ+ community, indigent criminal defendants, low-income senior citizens, victims of crime, and people with disabilities.
Click here to watch the instructional video prior to beginning the application!
There are two parts of the application:
1. General Application:
- If you have not already done so, you must complete the General Application portion of the application.
- Once completed, the system will open up and allow you to complete the HPILF Summer Grant Application.
2. HPILF Summer Grant Application:
- The HPILF Summer Grant Application will be available once you complete and submit the General Application portion.
- You can save and edit this portion of the application by clicking “Save and Edit Later”.
- The system will not allow you to “Submit” your application unless all fields are filled.
- Once started, you can edit and save your application
To get started:
1. Access the HPILF Summer Grant Application here: uchastings.academicworks.com
2. Click the “Sign In” button on the top right hand side.
3. Sign in with your UC Hastings email address/Single Sign On.
What you need to know to apply:
1. The application closes on March 29, 2022, at 11:59 PM. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
2. Your summer employment must be at least 8 weeks full-time (or part-time employment that equates to 8 weeks full-time). A self-certified employer verification will be required.
3. Students working with 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, government agencies, and advocacy or policy groups are generally all eligible to receive the HPILF Grant. The HPILF Grant does not fund students who are pursuing a judicial externship. However, the reviewers may consider applicants who are working for a “self-help center” within a court where the applicant is assisting low income individuals (pro se/pro per) with their cases because they cannot afford an attorney.
4. You must be a UC Hastings first-year or second-year student to apply.
5. HPILF grant is not a guarantee for funding, please review the CDO power point below for other summer funding options.
6. Please review the FAQs below for more information regarding the application process.
1. General Application:
- If you have not already done so, you must complete the General Application portion of the application.
- Once completed, the system will open up and allow you to complete the HPILF Summer Grant Application.
2. HPILF Summer Grant Application:
- The HPILF Summer Grant Application will be available once you complete and submit the General Application portion.
- You can save and edit this portion of the application by clicking “Save and Edit Later”.
- The system will not allow you to “Submit” your application unless all fields are filled.
- Once started, you can edit and save your application
To get started:
1. Access the HPILF Summer Grant Application here: uchastings.academicworks.com
2. Click the “Sign In” button on the top right hand side.
3. Sign in with your UC Hastings email address/Single Sign On.
What you need to know to apply:
1. The application closes on March 29, 2022, at 11:59 PM. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
2. Your summer employment must be at least 8 weeks full-time (or part-time employment that equates to 8 weeks full-time). A self-certified employer verification will be required.
3. Students working with 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, government agencies, and advocacy or policy groups are generally all eligible to receive the HPILF Grant. The HPILF Grant does not fund students who are pursuing a judicial externship. However, the reviewers may consider applicants who are working for a “self-help center” within a court where the applicant is assisting low income individuals (pro se/pro per) with their cases because they cannot afford an attorney.
4. You must be a UC Hastings first-year or second-year student to apply.
5. HPILF grant is not a guarantee for funding, please review the CDO power point below for other summer funding options.
6. Please review the FAQs below for more information regarding the application process.
| HPILF Summer Grant FAQs - 2022 |
| CDO Summer Funding Powerpoint |
