Starting in 2004, the Howard Public Interest Law Society (HPILS) has sponsored a yearly fundraising event-- the Annual Public Interest Benefit Auction & Alumni Reception (the "HPILS Auction") -- to provide scholarships to first and second-year law students working in unpaid positions in the public interest field during the summer. While the HPILS Auction is a separate entity from the HPILS.

Each year, HUSL students volunteer their time and effort to plan and host the HPILS Auction. The Auction consists of a Silent Auction, where students, faculty, and alumni can actively bid on auction items on the Auction Website while remaining anonymous. The HUSL community can also participate in the Live Auction on the day of the event to secure the year's most sought-after items. Finally, the Section Battle allows members of Section 1, Section 2, and Section 3 to participate in a friendly competition. Each year, the three Sections battle to see who can raise the most money. The prize: 1 year of bragging rights.

THE REIGNING SECTION BATTLE CHAMPION IS SECTION 1.

The HPILS Auction is a student-run event. HUSL students who are dedicated to furthering opportunities public interest students work together the plan and execute the benefit auction.

100% OF THE FUNDS DONATED THROUGH THE HPILS AUCTION GOES TOWARDS HPILS SCHOLARSHIPS.