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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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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Lake County Bar Foundation Donates $100,000 to NIU College of Law Student Scholarship Fund
The Lake County Bar Foundation (LCBF) announced a generous $100,000 donation to Northern Illinois University College of Law on May 8, 2025, marking a significant
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NIU Law Prisoners’ Rights Project Settles Torture Case Against Federal Bureau of Prisons
Law students in the NIU College of Law Prisoners’ Rights Project scored a significant victory in federal litigation this April. The student-lawyers, who operate with
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NIU Law to Host Riley Lecture, PILS Auction on 4/3
NIU Law will host its 31st Annual Francis X. Riley Lecture on Professionalism on Thursday, April 3 from 4:30-5:30 pm at the NIU Holmes Student
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