We are excited to host our 21st Annual Golf Outing! Alumni and friends are invited to join us to help close the course and raise
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NIU College of Law Launches Part-Time J.D. Program in Naperville
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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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 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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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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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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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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