Northern Illinois University College of Law will launch a new Housing Justice Clinic in partnership with the Illinois Supreme Court, expanding access to legal services
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NIU Law to Host Zeke Giorgi Clinic 25th Anniversary Reception on 11/4
Celebrating 25 Years of Learning, Service and Impact Join NIU College of Law as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic
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2026 Chessick Scholarship Recipients Recognized for Academic Excellence
Northern Illinois University College of Law students Allie Laffey (3L), Logan Doughty (3L), Robert Kinney (2L), Arbiana Kadriu (2L), and Jacqueline Correa (2L) were selected
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NIU Law 2026 Alumni Awards Nominations Extended to 7/7
The NIU College of Law Alumni Council is seeking nominations for its 2026 Awards Program, which annually honors exceptional graduates for their outstanding career achievements,
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NIU Law to Host 21st Annual Golf Outing on 6/5
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 Review To Host Symposium on Agriculture 2/28
The Northern Illinois University Law Review will host its 2026 Symposium on “Growing Strong: Modern Issues in Agriculture Law” on Saturday, February 28. It will
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NIU Law to Host Constitution Day Lecture 9/17
Join us on Wednesday, September 17 from 12-1 pm (CST) to recognize Constitution Day with Judge Joseph C. Pedersen of the 23rd Judicial Circuit. 1-hour
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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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