Even though you are working/studying remotely, there are still many resources available from the NIU Law Library to help you. The Law Library’s newest guide
Read moreWestlaw offering free webinars to law students
To support law students in their online learning environment, Westlaw is offering three webinars on Prepare To Practice/Cost Effective Research. To register: Log on at
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NIU Law Named a Top School for Criminal Law
Northern Illinois University College of Law has been named top law school for Criminal Law by PreLaw Magazine with an A- rating. NIU Law is
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Winford and Murdock Win 1L Closing Argument Competition
The 10th Annual 1L Closing Argument Competition took place on January 25 in the NIU Law Francis X. Riley Courtroom. This unique competition was started
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HeinOnline adds U.S. Presidential Impeachment Library
From HeinOnline’s announcement: “Organized around the four affected presidents, this collection brings together a variety of documents both contemporaneous and asynchronous to each president’s impeachment,
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NIU Law Health Advocacy Clinic prepares next generation for careers of service
“Kathy” is a single mom who found herself in a situation she never imagined. Because of various mental and physical illnesses, she could no longer
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NIU Law Sees 30% Increase in its Entering Class
Northern Illinois University College of Law welcomed 119 first-year law students this fall for the Class of 2022, a 30% increase over the prior year.
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NIU Law Beats State Average with 83% Passage on Illinois July Bar Exam
Northern Illinois College of Law is proud to announce that the passage rate for first-time takers on the Illinois July 2019 bar was 83%, three
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SBA to host Casino Night on Oct. 25
The NIU Law Student Bar Association will host Casino Night, an annual tradition that brings together alums, students and community members for a night of
Read moreLaw Library Research Tip: Finding Congressional Hearings in HeinOnline
Congressional hearings can be a valuable source of background information about issues relating to federal legislation. Learn how to locate them more easily by using
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NIU Law Receives Grant to Continue Second Year of Prisoners’ Rights Program
Northern Illinois University College received at $2,500 grant from the P. Michael Mahoney (Rockford, IL) Chapter of the Federal Bar Association in order to continue
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NIU Law Review Welcomes 19 New Staff Members
The Northern Illinois University Law Review proudly welcomes nineteen new staff members for the journal’s fortieth volume: Allison Piper Geber, Cole Burton, Colin Siegel, Emma
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