Northern Illinois University College of Law hosted its Fourth Annual Junior Scholars Conference on October 1 in Chicago, IL. The annual conference offers junior faculty scholars the
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Katie Goldsmith (3L) Receives Prestigious IJF Sullivan Scholarship
Katherine Goldsmith, a third-year NIU Law student, is the 2021 recipient of the prestigious Illinois Judges Foundation’s Harold Sullivan Scholarship. Katie was recognized during their
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2021 Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
The NIU College of Law Alumni Council is seeking nominations for its 2021 Awards Program. Nominate an exceptional NIU Law graduate for their outstanding achievements to
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Professor Omari to be Published in St. Louis University Law Review
Professor Jeffrey Omari’s essay, “Taking Aim at Fake News: Brazil’s Legislative agenda for Online Democracy” was accepted for publication by the Saint Louis University Law Review.
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Professor Vaughn Featured in Podcast on Domestic Violence
NIU Law Clinical Professor Wendy Vaughn was featured in a podcast released by the 17th Judicial Circuit entitled, “Learning with Laura Youngblut: Domestic Violence in Winnebago
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NIU Law Recognizes Constitution Day on Sept. 17
Join us on Friday, September 17 at 12 pm (CST) to recognize Constitution Day with NIU Law Professor Emeritus Mark Cordes as he presents, “After
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Professor Stange Selected to Join JLWI Editorial Board
Professor Meredith Stange was selected to be an Editor for the Journal of Legal Writing Institute (JLWI). Established in 1988, Legal Writing: The Journal of
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NIU Law to Host Race and the Law Conversation on Reparations on 8/31
Join the NIU College of Law for the next Race and the Law Conversation, “Examining the Case for Reparations” on Tuesday, August 31 at 6:00
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Professor Rigertas Re-Appointed to ISBA Special Committee
Professor Laurel Rigertas has been re-appointed to serve as a member of the ISBA Special Committee on the Rural Practice Initiative for 2021-2022. The special
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Kristina Bitzer (3L) on WGN’s Legal Face Off
Check out the video of NIU Law Review Editor-In-Chief Kristina Bitzer on WGN’s Legal Face Off. The third-year law student was a special guest on
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Student Intellectual Property Law Association Founded by Second-Year Law Student
The Student Intellectual Property Law Association (SIPLA) is a group of students interested in pursuing intellectual property (IP) law as a field of practice post-graduation
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Professor Boraca Honored for Contributions Improving Access to Justice
Professor Colleen Boraca is the 2021 recipient of the Chicago Bar Foundation’s Jay Leonard Schrager Award of Excellence. The Award was established to recognize exemplary
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