HuskieSearch is the new “discovery” platform for NIU as of June 24, 2020. It replaces the former library catalog and
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Yolanda King Named Associate Dean at NIU Law
Yolanda M. King has been named the new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the NIU College of Law. She replaces Professor Marc Falkoff, who
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NIU Law Named a Top 30 Law School for African American Students
Northern Illinois University College of Law was named as one of the top 30 law schools in the nation for African American students by preLaw magazine. As
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New NIU Law Professors Bring Wealth of Experience to the Classroom
Northern Illinois University College of Law announce the addition of two new faculty members for its upcoming fall semester: Andrew Mamo and Jeffrey Omari. “Our
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SBA Elects New Board for 2020-21; Sariol Elected President
The NIU Law student body voted in a new Student Bar Association (SBA) Board for the 2020-2021 academic year. The SBA reflects the student voice
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Fullilove (1L) Selected as Director of Corporate Relations for Midwest BLSA
Jessica Fullilove was selected to serve as the Director of Corporate Relations for the Midwest Black Law Students Association (BLSA). Midwest BLSA is the regional
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Parrish (2L) Receives Cook County Bar Association Foundation Scholarship
Chauntay Parrish was awarded the 2020 Cook County Bar Association Foundation Scholarship. She is a second-year law student and has made Dean’s List every semester.
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NIU Law Creates COVID-19 Legal Response Clinic Amid Crises
On May 18, 2020, NIU Law will launch a COVID-19 Legal Response Clinic as a result of the current crisis. The elimination of face-to-face contact has made
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NIU Law Names Cassandra L. Hill as its New Dean
Cassandra Hill has been named the next dean of the Northern Illinois University College of Law. Hill will begin her role on July 1, pending approval by
Read moreNew guide for law students features resources for remote learning
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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