As part of their service, students prepare petitions, meet with clients, and attend hearings. The student members of the Latino Law Student Association are involved in bilingual interpretation and tutoring. The Black Law Students Association, with a body of 50 members, coordinates with other Black Law Students Associations to meet with local minority high school students and encourage them to pursue a career in law. Tax season brings a group of students together for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. The program lasts through the school year.
Students typically present one one-hour presentation to a different school every week.
Especially controversial or high profile cases, such as the O. J. Simpson case, are discussed as examples. The goal is to engage youths and to start them thinking about becoming lawyers. The Chicago Law Foundation was established to provide assistance to students interested in working in public service positions. The Foundation raises money to support students during their public service summer internships, jobs that normally offer no salary. Past internships have been at women's shelters, civil rights organizations, and the Sierra Club.