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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Professor Oswalt Quoted in Chicago Tribune Article on the Uptick in Hospital Strikes
Professor Michael Oswalt was quoted in the Chicago Tribune article, Why so many hospital strikes lately? ‘I think nurses are just so frustrated’, published on
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SBA to host Casino Night on Oct. 25
The NIU Law Student Bar Association will host Casino Night, an annual tradition that brings together alums, students and community members for a night of
Read moreLaw Library Research Tip: Finding Congressional Hearings in HeinOnline
Congressional hearings can be a valuable source of background information about issues relating to federal legislation. Learn how to locate them more easily by using
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Sen. Toi Hutchinson (‘14) tapped to become Illinois’ new Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer
In a recent announcement, Senator Toi Hutchinson (’14) will resign her seat in the Illinois Senate to become the new Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer for
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Alice Sackett (’91) Receives ISBA Matthew Maloney Tradition of Excellence Award
Alice Sackett (’91) recently received the ISBA Matthew Maloney Tradition of Excellence Award. The award is named in memory of Princeton attorney Matthew Maloney who
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Rocio Becerril (’09) Named a Top 10 Immigration Law Attorney
Congratulations to Rocio S. Becerril (’09) who was named a Top 10 Attorney in Illinois Immigration Law for 2019 by the Attorney and Practice Magazine.
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2019 Award Honorees Share Dedication to Service
NIU College of Law Interim Dean Laurel Rigertas and the NIU Law Alumni Council celebrated alumni and friends who embody what is best about the
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