Elon Law hosts meeting for transnational commercial law experts

October 25, 2023

TODAY @ ELON — International experts in the laws that govern trade and commercial activity between countries met in Greensboro this fall for an annual gathering of scholars whose ongoing work shapes legal principles that promote global economic growth.

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Elon Law professor Erin Fitzgerald publishes article on juvenile courts

October 25, 2023

TODAY AT ELON — An Elon Law professor who previously served as a prosecutor in New Hampshire is making the case for why states should take a closer look at how they use age to determine the jurisdiction of juvenile courts.

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George Washington Law spotlights Latin American Law Students Association

October 25, 2023

GW LAW — Over the last month, GW Law has celebrated more than 63 million Hispanic Americans from more than 20 countries who help make our nation stronger every day. 

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University of Houston Law Center installations honor Hispanic and African American legal achievements

October 25, 2023

CISION PR NEWSWIRE — The University of Houston Law Center commemorates the remarkable achievements of its Hispanic and African American law graduates and faculty with the unveiling of three new displays.

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Howard Law professor AJ Link teaches space law course

October 25, 2023

AFROTECH — A Howard professor is on a mission to bring more Black representation to space law.

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UIC Law International Human Rights Clinic supports coalition work in the United Nations

October 25, 2023

UIC LAW — This week is the United Nations Human Rights Committee review of the United States in relation to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. 

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UIC Law professor Shakira Pleasant appointed to state rehabilitation council

October 25, 2023

UIC LAW — UIC Law Assistant Professor of Law, Shakira Pleasant, has been appointed by Governor Pritzker to the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC). 

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UIC Law hosts preparation program for undergraduate students applying to law schools

October 25, 2023

UIC LAW — UIC Law School hosted Ready. Set. Law! in partnership with Just the Beginning (JTB): A Pipeline Organization on September 15. This one-day law school information and preparation program was designed to introduce and nurture the interest of diverse undergraduate students who are underrepresented in the legal profession.

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UIC Law Writing Resource Center to host National Day on Writing event

October 25, 2023

GLOBAL NEWSWIRE — UIC Law’s nationally ranked Writing Resource Center will host, “Write Chicago: Words and Power,” in honor of National Day on Writing on Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. CT via Zoom.

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IIT Chicago-Kent Law students selected for externship

October 25, 2023

COOK COUNTY RECORD — Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP associate Rebecca Charles was invited to participate in Chicago-Kent College of Law’s new pilot externship program, BRIDGE.

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