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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Professor Oswalt Interviewed on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Essential Workers
Professor Oswalt was interviewed for a story by 23 WIFR TV on April 19, 2020 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is changing the
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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
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Toi Hutchinson (’14) Named Among the 50 Most Powerful Women in Chicago
Congratulations to Toi Hutchinson (’14) who was named one of the 50 most powerful women in Chicago by Chicago Magazine. She was also honored on
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Professor Oswalt Featured in Article on COVID-19 Unemployment Increases by State
Professor Oswalt was featured as an expert in an April 23, 2020 article, COVID-19 Unemployment Increases by State, which talks about the states with the
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Ryan Dowd (’03) Works Tirelessly to Save Homeless Lives During COVID-19 Pandemic
While most people began preparing in mid-March to shelter-in-place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NIU Alumnus Ryan Dowd (JD and MPA ’03) made a different
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Matel-Anderson (’09) Named a COVID-19 Hero
Congratulations to Desiree Matel-Anderson (’09) who was named a COVID-19 Hero for extensive experience in emergency management and many years of providing cutting disaster solutions.
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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
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