Each year, The Public Interest Resource Center runs the Public Interest Law Alliance Auction. PIRC Director Sydney Howe-Barksdale explains, ?Funds from the auction allow law students to work in public service over the summer break while still being paid for their efforts.? In addition to providing valuable aid to agencies and people in need of their help, students gain valuable hands-on legal experience. Members of the Public Interest Law Alliance gather donations for the auction, including contributions from faculty, staff, and fellow students.
In advance of this year?s auction, a rare, limited edition Sandra Day O?Connor bobblehead doll will be auctioned on EBay. The doll depicts the former Supreme Court Justice standing beside a Hereford cow, which represents the ranch where she grew up on in Arizona, and has a number of other interesting details, including the Justice?s trademark ruffled jabot and the tan pumps she wore at her swearing in ceremony.
The PILA auction will take place on Tuesday, March 25th beginning at 10am, and will conclude that evening with the Third Annual Public Interest Reception beginning at 5:30pm in the Barristers? Club.