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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Janai Crumbley (3L) Selected to Present at International Conference on Emergency Law and the Environment
Janai Crumbley (3L) was selected to present her paper, “At the Intersection of Integrity and Incarceration: Exploring how Emergencies, the Climate Crisis, and Ecological Degradation
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Professor McConkie Advances Research and Builds Global Connections During Trip to Kenya
Professor Dan McConkie recently returned from a highly productive and inspiring trip to Kenya that significantly advanced his scholarly research, fostered academic exchange, and promoted
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NIU Law to Honor 2025 Award Recipients on August 27
Northern Illinois University College of Law Dean Cassandra L. Hill and the NIU Law Alumni Council will honor eight outstanding alumni and friends of the
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Class of 2025 Award Recipients Recognized
In partnership with generous donors, faculty support, and alumni contributions, NIU Law celebrated the Class of 2025 through their annual Commencement Awards in May. Congratulations
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Professor Arado Named Inaugural Recipient of Mandell Outstanding Faculty Service Award
NIU Law Professor Therese A. Clarke Arado was named the inaugural recipient of the Lenny and Stacey Mandell Outstanding Faculty Service Award presented during NIU
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2025 Award Nominations Deadline Extended to 6/30
The NIU College of Law Alumni Council is seeking nominations for its 2024 Awards Program, which annually honors exceptional graduates for their outstanding career achievements,
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NIU Law Alum Jeffrey Lenkov (’91) Secures Historic Victory in Pete Rose’s Hall of Fame Eligibility
A huge congratulations to NIU Law alumnus Jeffrey Lenkov (’91) on his groundbreaking and historic victory in securing Pete Rose’s posthumous removal from Major League
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Lake County Bar Foundation Donates $100,000 to NIU College of Law Student Scholarship Fund
The Lake County Bar Foundation (LCBF) announced a generous $100,000 donation to Northern Illinois University College of Law on May 8, 2025, marking a significant
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NIU Law Professor Greg Elinson To Present Paper at Harvard/Yale/Stanford Junior Faculty Forum
Congratulations to NIU Law Professor Greg Elinson, who has been selected to present his paper, “Reviving a Liberal Theory of Presidential Power,” at the prestigious
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NIU Law Prisoners’ Rights Project Settles Torture Case Against Federal Bureau of Prisons
Law students in the NIU College of Law Prisoners’ Rights Project scored a significant victory in federal litigation this April. The student-lawyers, who operate with
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Professor Evan Bernick Cited in New York Times article on Trump V. United States
NIU Law Professor Evan Bernick was recently cited in the New York Times opinion article “The Repercussions of Trump V. United States May Finally Be
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