The Northern Illinois University College of Law was honored as a 2021 Pro Bono Leader on ABA Free Legal Answers by the American Bar Association
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NIU Law Hosted Teach-In on Rittenhouse Verdict
The NIU College of Law hosted a virtual flash teach-in on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and verdict on Monday, November 22. This program was held
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NIU Law COVID-19 Legal Response Clinic Receives ISBA Excellence in Legal Education Award
The Northern Illinois University College of Law COVID-19 Legal Response Clinic was honored by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) with its 2020-21 Excellence in
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NIU Law Hosts Inaugural Race and the Law Conversations on Police Reform
NIU College of Law hosted its new lecture series—Race and the Law Conversations— on Wednesday, August 26. The inaugural conversation, “Understanding Issues of Police Accountability
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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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Professor Cain featured on IllinoisCaseLaw.com podcast
Clinical Professor Paul J. Cain presented “Everything You Wanted to Know About the NIU College of Law Criminal Defense Clinic” on November 22, 2017 as
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Clinical Professor Paul J. Cain began his term as President of the Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (IACDL) on November 18, 2017, where he
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