Graduating Class gifts

Since 1989, Class Gifts have been established to commemorate the time at the Law School by each graduating class through allocations that are historical, immediate, or universal to the graduating students.

This year's goal is to have 100% participation and raise $100,000 in gifts and pledges.

Please contact Michael Knoeller, Assistant Director of Annual Giving, by email or call (312) 503-1769 with any questions.

Pledge Your 2008 Class Gift or read below for more information on the Graduating Class Gift Committee and this year's allocations.

The 2008 Class Gift Chairs:
Vanessa Lewinter & Emily Quick

The 2008 Class Gift Committee:
Jenny Cassel, Jon Groff, Suneel Gupta, Sansanee Kaewpornsawan, Isaac Peterson, Juliana Priest, Katelyn Quimby, Joanne Smith, Rebecca Stamey-White, Rachel Steinback, Helen Struck, Charla Strong, Shira Rabin-Weissman

Allocations for the 2008 Class Gift

Law School Fund
The Law School Fund is an unrestricted fund that supports the Law School's annual operating budget, and funds numerous activities and programs such as: general scholarships, the Pritzker Legal Research Center, the Bluhm Legal Clinic, Public Service Fellowships and the faculty. It also helps support the Law School's operating budget, lessen the cost of each student's tuition and expenses, underwrite the costs of ongoing capital projects, and enable the Law School to address deferred building maintenance and keep facilities in good condition. Please see the Law School Fund page for more information.

Class of 2008 Stained Glass Window
This tradition dates back to the early 1900s. Each year, the Graduating Class adds its own pane either in Lincoln or Booth Hall.

JD/MBA Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will provide assistance to students who plan to participate in the current joint program between the Law School and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern. The scholarship will be available beginning in the fall semester of 2007 for entering students in the JD/MBA program. The recipient will be chosen based on both need and merit. All money donated to the JD/MBA Scholarship Fund through the 2008 Graduating Class Gift will be matched 1:1 by Mrs. Jill Elysa Evans JD/MBA '83 and Mr. Garry Crowder JD/MBA '82 up to $25,000.

Space Improvements
Each year, a number of new facilites projects are undertaken to improve and update the look and usability of the school. Past projects have ranged from library improvements to changes in the courtyard.

Previous Years' Gifts

2004- | 1999-2003 | 1994-98 | 1989-93