DePaul Justinian Society of Lawyers

The DePaul Justinian Society of Lawyers is a student organization at DePaul University's College of Law in Chicago, IL, serving as a vital hub for legal education and professional development. Based in downtown Chicago's renowned legal and business community, this organization connects law students with faculty mentors, classmates, and an extensive network of over 16,250 DePaul Law alumni, with more than 9,750 living in the Chicagoland area. The organization operates within DePaul College of Law's mission-driven framework, which emphasizes preparing students to serve vulnerable populations throughout the city while developing expertise across diverse practice areas including Business Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Health Law, Human Rights Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Law, and Technology Law. Members benefit from DePaul's comprehensive academic programs that combine rigorous coursework with experiential learning opportunities, professional networking, and direct service experiences. The law school's faculty bring real-world experience and innovative instruction, preparing students not just for successful legal practice but also to make positive impacts on the greater legal and global community. Through programs of excellence in Public Interest Law, Family Law, and Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law, students gain working knowledge across multiple disciplines including business, information technology, and healthcare. The DePaul Justinian Society provides students with connections that extend far beyond graduation, linking them to a thriving community of legal professionals committed to practicing law with purpose and integrity throughout Chicago and beyond.