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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NIU Law Welcomes the Class of 2022
The Northern Illinois University College of Law welcomed the Class of 2022 to Swen Parson Hall on Thursday, August 15 for orientation. The new class
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Professor Laurel Rigertas Named Interim Dean
Associate Professor Laurel Rigertas was named Interim Dean of the College of Law, effective July 1, 2019. She will replace Interim Dean Mark Cordes who
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Interim Dean Cordes Honored for 36 Years of Service
Interim Dean Cordes was honored on May 9, 2019 for having dedicated 36 years to NIU and the College of Law. Over the course of
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Second District Appellate Court Hears Oral Arguments at NIU Law
Northern Illinois University College of Law welcomed the Second District Appellate Court on February 27, 2019. Students observed the oral arguments in the criminal cases
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Latinx Law Students Association Leads Graduate School Panel
The NIU Latinx Law Students Association lead a graduate student panel sponsored by the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies for NIU undergraduate students
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NIU Law Recognized with Excellence in Education Award
Northern Illinois University College of Law was honored by the Lawyers’ Assistance Program (LAP) with the Warren Wolfson Excellence in Education Award. The award, which
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NIU Law Welcomes Chicago’s Legal Prep Academy
Interim Dean Mark Cordes welcomed students from the Chicago Legal Prep Academy on November 14, 2018. The charter school, located in the West Garfield Park
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Staff Sgt Esmenda (3L) Speaks at NIU Veteran’s Day Ceremony
Third-year law student Edwin B. Esmenda spoke at an NIU Veteran’s Day ceremony celebrating the courage and self-sacrifice of our service members, past and present.
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NIU Law Team Finishes as Runner-Up in National NLLSA Moot Court Competition
Manuel Valdez (’19) and Spencer Chikahisa (’20) from NIU College of Law finished as runners-up at the 11th Annual National Latina/o Law Student Association (NLLSA)
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