Client Information

The Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center provides legal services to start-up companies and social entrepreneurs in Illinois and California. Under the supervision of clinical faculty and staff, law students represent clients in a range of transactional matters, including entity selection, protection of intellectual property, operational contracts including customer contracts, drafting website terms and conditions, licensing matters, and worker contracts.

Clients are selected according to several criteria: businesses that can provide students with important and versatile transactional law experience, companies likely to create new jobs for the community, and nonprofit organizations providing a unique service. The DPELC waives all client fees for legal services. All incidental related expenses (e.g. filing fees, etc.) are the responsibility of the client.

Information for Potential Clients

Due to the volume of requests, the DPELC is unable to provide services to all client applicants. To be considered for DPELC services, please complete the Client Application Form. Client applications are reviewed prior to each new semester, typically in August and December. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by August 15 for the fall semester and by December 15 for the spring semester.

Location

The Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center is located in the Rubloff building at 750 N Lake Shore Drive. Appointments are required. Walk-ins are not accepted.

Helpful Resources

Trademark Workshop at 1871