The Honorable James E. Snyder (‘88) received the prestigious 2021 Justice John Paul Stevens Award. This award is given by The Chicago Bar Foundation and
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Bradley Fuller (’10) Named Partner for CTM Legal Group
Bradley A. Fuller (’10) was named partner for the CTM Legal Group in Chicago, IL where he practices in the areas of criminal matters, workers’ compensation/personal
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Virtual Reunions for Classes Ending in 1s and 6s on Dec. 3
Join us as we celebrate reunions for the Classes of 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, and 2016 on Friday, December 3 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. While we are extremely
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NIU Law to Host Conversation on Cannabis and Restorative Justice
Join the NIU College of Law for the next Race and the Law Conversation on “Cannabis and Restorative Justice” on Tuesday, November 16 at 6:00
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Support NIU Law During 2021 Thousands Strong Day of Giving
Please join the NIU College of Law and support one of our biggest fundraising efforts during the 2021 Thousands Strong Day of Giving beginning on Wednesday,
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NIU Law Named a Top School for Criminal Law Second Year in a Row
Northern Illinois University College of Law has been named a top law school for Criminal Law for the second year in a row by preLaw
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NIU Law to Honor Outstanding Award Recipients on Nov. 3
Northern Illinois University College of Law Dean Cassandra Hill and the NIU Law Alumni Council will honor seven outstanding alumni and friends of the school
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Hon. Matthew Jannusch (’01) Appointed Associate Judge
The Honorable Matthew W. Jannusch was appointed as an Associate Judge with the State of Illinois, Circuit Court of Cook County. He was sworn into
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2021 Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
The NIU College of Law Alumni Council is seeking nominations for its 2021 Awards Program. Nominate an exceptional NIU Law graduate for their outstanding achievements to
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NIU Law Recognizes Constitution Day on Sept. 17
Join us on Friday, September 17 at 12 pm (CST) to recognize Constitution Day with NIU Law Professor Emeritus Mark Cordes as he presents, “After
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NIU Law COVID-19 Legal Response Clinic Receives ISBA Excellence in Legal Education Award
The Northern Illinois University College of Law COVID-19 Legal Response Clinic was honored by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) with its 2020-21 Excellence in
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Kenya Jenkins-Wright (’03) Named a Top 50 Women in Law
Congratulations to Kenya Jenkins-Wright (’03)! She was named a Top 50 Women in Law by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin & Chicago Lawyer during its 2nd Annual Salute.
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