Fundraising
PILA is responsible for raising a specified amount of money to be used by the Law School Foundation for summer fellowships, known as PILA Grants.
In addition to the annual auction, discussed below, PILA hosts fundraising events throughout the year, including textbook and hornbook sales, partnerships with local restaurants, and a grad housing program, which facilitates economical housing for friends and families during graduation weekend.
In addition to the annual auction, discussed below, PILA hosts fundraising events throughout the year, including textbook and hornbook sales, partnerships with local restaurants, and a grad housing program, which facilitates economical housing for friends and families during graduation weekend.
The PILA Auction
The organization's primary fundraising event is the PILA Auction, held annually late in the fall semester. The PILA Auction consists of two discrete events, occuring just a couple days apart:
- The live auction is held at the law school and features big ticket items and fan favorites, which are auctioned off by fast-talking and fiery law school professors. This event brings law students and law professors together to support PILA's fundraising goals.
- The silent auction is held at a local venue in Charlottesville and is viewed by many as the social event of the season. This event features a DJ, dancing, and numerous amazing auction items.
Pictures: Julia Davis, UVA Law Communications & Media Relations