The Northern Illinois University College of Law has received approval from the American Bar Association to launch a new Part-Time Juris Doctor (J.D.) program at
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NIU Law to Host Riley Lecture, PILS Auction on 3/26
NIU Law will host its 32nd Annual Francis X. Riley Lecture on Professionalism on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 4:30-5:30 pm at NIU Altgeld Hall
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NIU Law to Host Campus-Wide Presentation on Quantum: Changing Jobs, Industries and Opportunities
All are invited to attend a special presentation, “How Quantum is Changing Jobs, Industries, and Opportunities” on Thursday, February 12 from 2-3 pm in Altgeld
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Lisa M. Nyuli (’89) named amongst the Top 50 Women for Illinois Attorneys 2026
For the third consecutive year, Attorney Lisa M. Nyuli (’89) was named amongst the Top 50 Women for Illinois attorneys for 2026. Since first practicing
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NIU Law Alumni Recognized as 2026 Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women, Rising Stars
The NIU College of Law is proud to celebrate 127 alumni who have been honored as 2026 Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women, and Rising Stars.
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Hon. Thaddeus L. Wilson (’94) Appointed to Illinois Appellate Court
The Honorable Thaddeus L. Wilson (’94) was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, beginning February 6, 2026. Judge
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NIU Law Review To Host Symposium on Agriculture 2/28
The Northern Illinois University Law Review will host its 2026 Symposium on “Growing Strong: Modern Issues in Agriculture Law” on Saturday, February 28. It will
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NIU Law Hosts Eighth Annual Junior Faculty Scholars Conference
Northern Illinois University College of Law hosted its Eighth Annual Junior Scholars Conference on September 26 and 27 in Chicago, IL. The annual conference offers
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Nichole Cain (’06): Supporting the Next Generation!
NICHOLE CAIN Class of 2006 #WhyIGiveToNIULaw Donate Now Nichole serves as First Vice President of the NIU College of Law Alumni Council. As a law
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NIU Law to Host Constitution Day Lecture 9/17
Join us on Wednesday, September 17 from 12-1 pm (CST) to recognize Constitution Day with Judge Joseph C. Pedersen of the 23rd Judicial Circuit. 1-hour
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NIU Law to Host Class Reunions on 11/7
We are celebrating the fifth through the forty-fifth milestone reunions for the members of the Classes of 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015,
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NIU College of Law Welcomes New Legal Writing Faculty
Mary McDonnell Legal Writing Instructor B.A., University of Iowa J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law Mary McDonnell teaches legal writing, advocacy, and lawyering skills
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