On August 2, 2019, Hon. Sheree S. Henry (’94) was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to the Circuit Court of Cook County. After receiving
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Winford and Murdock Win 1L Closing Argument Competition
The 10th Annual 1L Closing Argument Competition took place on January 25 in the NIU Law Francis X. Riley Courtroom. This unique competition was started
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Professor Morse Tan Confirmed for Key U.S. Diplomatic Post
On December 19, the Senate confirmed Professor Morse Tan to serve as the next Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, a key position in the State
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Rouhy Shalabi (’81) Elected Cook County Associate Judge
Rouhy Shalabi (’81) was elected an Associate Judge of Cook County. Prior to being elected, Judge Shalabi spent thirty-five years as a sole practitioner as
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Judge Holmgren (’85) Elected President of the Illinois Association of Problem-Solving Courts
Judge Janet Holmgren (’85) is the new president of a state association that works to promote court programs designed for people with mental health issues,
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HeinOnline adds U.S. Presidential Impeachment Library
From HeinOnline’s announcement: “Organized around the four affected presidents, this collection brings together a variety of documents both contemporaneous and asynchronous to each president’s impeachment,
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NIU Law Health Advocacy Clinic prepares next generation for careers of service
“Kathy” is a single mom who found herself in a situation she never imagined. Because of various mental and physical illnesses, she could no longer
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Richard Felice (’79) Appointed 18th Circuit Judge
Richard Felice (’79) was appointed Circuit Judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, at Large effective November 4, 2019 through December 7, 2020. Judge Felice has
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Ashley Davis (’17) joins Berger Law Firm, LLC
Ashley Davis (’17) has joined the Berger Law Firm, LLC as an associate attorney. Ashley will practice in a number of areas including domestic violence
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NIU Law Sees 30% Increase in its Entering Class
Northern Illinois University College of Law welcomed 119 first-year law students this fall for the Class of 2022, a 30% increase over the prior year.
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NIU Law Faculty Host Second Annual Junior Scholars Conference
Northern Illinois University College of Law recently hosted its second annual Chicagoland Junior Faculty Scholars Works-in-Progress Conference on September 27th at Loyola University Chicago School
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NIU Law Beats State Average with 83% Passage on Illinois July Bar Exam
Northern Illinois College of Law is proud to announce that the passage rate for first-time takers on the Illinois July 2019 bar was 83%, three
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