Professor Heidi Frostestad has been named the new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Currently, Associate Dean Frostestad is the Director of the David C. Shapiro Memorial Law
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NIU Law to Honor Award Recipients on September 13
Northern Illinois University College of Law Dean Cassandra Hill and the NIU Law Alumni Council will honor seven outstanding alumni and friends of the school
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2023 Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
The NIU College of Law Alumni Council is seeking nominations for its 2023 Awards Program. Nominate an exceptional NIU Law graduate for their outstanding achievements
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NIU Law to Host Annual Golf Outing on June 2
We are excited to host our 18th Annual Golf Outing! Alumni and friends are invited to join us to help close the course and raise
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NIU Law to Host Race and the Law Conversation on Racial Disparities in Health Law on 4/12
Join the NIU College of Law for the next Race and the Law Conversation, “Racial Disparities in Health Law” on Wednesday, April 12 at 6:00
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NIU Law Review to Host Symposium on Reproductive Rights on 4/14
The Northern Illinois University Law Review will host its 2023 Symposium on “Reproductive Rights & Justice” as a hybrid program on Friday, April 14 from
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NIU Law to Host Riley Lecture, Unveil New Judges Wall, and Conduct PILS Auction on 3/31
NIU Law will host its 29th Annual Francis X. Riley Lecture on Professionalism which will be given on Friday, March 31 from 5-6 pm at
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NIU Law MENA Student Organization Founded by Vivian Tadros (2L)
Vivian Tadros, a first-generation NIU Law student and Middle Eastern Woman, founded the Middle Eastern and North African Law Student Association (MENALSA) last semester. When
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NIU Law & KCBA to Host Diversity and Civility: Their Impact on Attorney Mental Health CLE on 3/3
Register Now and join the NIU College of Law for a free CLE program on Diversity and Civility: Their Impact on Attorney Mental Health on Friday, March
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Prof. McConkie to Present on Restorative Justice: A Kenyan Perspective on Feb. 8
Join us on Wednesday, February 8 from 12-1 pm (CST) with NIU Law Professor Dan McConkie as he presents, “Restorative Justice: A Kenyan Perspective.” America’s
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NIU Law Review to Host Webinar on “Teaching Critical Approaches to Legal Research”
Teaching Critical Approaches to Legal Research presented by the NIU Law Review The Symposium will explore how societal power structures shape legal information and embed
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Professor McConkie Interviewed Regarding Plea-Bargaining Practices in Child Sex Assault Cases
NIU Law Professor Dan McConkie, a criminal law expert, was recently interviewed by an ABC WQUAD8 reporter regarding the Whiteside County State’s Attorney’s plea-bargaining practices
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