We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Northern Illinois University College of Law. Over the past five decades, our institution
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NIU Law to Host Riley Lecture, Deans’ Wall Unveiling and PILS Auction on 4/5
NIU Law will host its 30th Annual Francis X. Riley Lecture on Professionalism on Friday, April 5 from 5-6 pm at the NIU College of Law.
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NIU Law to Host Race and the Law Conversation on Fourth Amendment on 10/11
Join the NIU College of Law for the next Race and the Law Conversation, “Race and the Fourth Amendment: The Past and Future of Litigation Strategies”
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NIU Law Ranks Among Top Law Schools Adding the Most Bar Passage Value for Students
The NIU College of Law is ranked among the top law schools in the nation that add the most value to the ultimate bar passage
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NIU Law to Host Constitution Day Program on Sept. 18
Join us on Monday, September 18 from 12-1 pm (CST) to recognize Constitution Day with NIU Law Professor Lorianne Updike Toler as she presents, “Un-fathering
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Heidi Frostestad Named Associate Dean at NIU Law
Professor Heidi Frostestad has been named the new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Currently, Associate Dean Frostestad is the Director of the David C. Shapiro Memorial Law
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NIU Law to Host Race and the Law Conversation on Racial Disparities in Health Law on 4/12
Join the NIU College of Law for the next Race and the Law Conversation, “Racial Disparities in Health Law” on Wednesday, April 12 at 6:00
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NIU Law Review to Host Symposium on Reproductive Rights on 4/14
The Northern Illinois University Law Review will host its 2023 Symposium on “Reproductive Rights & Justice” as a hybrid program on Friday, April 14 from
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Prof. McConkie to Present on Restorative Justice: A Kenyan Perspective on Feb. 8
Join us on Wednesday, February 8 from 12-1 pm (CST) with NIU Law Professor Dan McConkie as he presents, “Restorative Justice: A Kenyan Perspective.” America’s
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Professor McConkie Interviewed Regarding Plea-Bargaining Practices in Child Sex Assault Cases
NIU Law Professor Dan McConkie, a criminal law expert, was recently interviewed by an ABC WQUAD8 reporter regarding the Whiteside County State’s Attorney’s plea-bargaining practices
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Professor Bernick Cited in Opinion by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch
In an opinion, 21-972 Buffington v. McDonough (11/07/22) (supremecourt.gov), arguing that the Court should have heard a case about a federal agency’s denial of disability benefits
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NIU College of Law Welcomes New Faculty
Gregory Elinson Assistant Professor of Law B.A., Harvard College Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley J.D., Stanford Law School Professor Gregory Elinson is a public law
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