If When How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice is a student organization rooted in Saint Louis University's deep Jesuit tradition of faith, service, and social justice. Based in St. Louis, MO, the organization embodies SLU's enduring mission to educate the whole person—mind, body, heart, and spirit—while empowering students to become advocates for reproductive rights and justice.
Founded within one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities, If When How draws strength from Saint Louis University's 200-year legacy of academic excellence and compassionate engagement. The organization reflects SLU's institutional values of ethics and spirituality, bringing together students who are passionate about reproductive justice and committed to legal advocacy. With more than 180 SLU courses integrating community engagement into academics, If When How students benefit from an educational ecosystem that values real-world impact alongside theoretical learning.
The organization serves the St. Louis community and beyond, connecting student members with opportunities to understand and address the complex legal dimensions of reproductive justice. As part of a university where community members contribute more than 1.6 million service hours annually, If When How participates in SLU's broader commitment to making a measurable difference. The organization attracts students from diverse backgrounds—SLU's community represents 100 countries—creating a rich, multicultural space for dialogue and advocacy.
If When How exemplifies how Saint Louis University prepares students to be transformational leaders. By combining rigorous legal education with passionate commitment to reproductive justice, the organization demonstrates that faith-based institutions can be vital spaces for advancing social justice. Located in St. Louis, the organization stands at the intersection of academic excellence and meaningful social change, embodying SLU's promise to help students develop into bold leaders ready to transform lives and communities.
St. Louis, MO