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      Extraordinary Faculty
      At IIT Chicago-Kent, you'll study and collaborate with one of the most productive and influential groups of legal scholars in the country.
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      Dynamic Student Body
      Our students come from 42 states and 19 countries, with backgrounds in biochemistry, journalism, engineering, teaching, fine arts and more. They are interesting people leading interesting lives.
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      We combine rigorous theoretical course work with first-rate training in lawyering skills, legal writing and advocacy.
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      Individual Career Planning
      Beginning in your first term, you're assigned a career counselor who helps you create a career development plan that fits your personal and professional goals.
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      Outstanding Bar Pass Rate
      The pass rate for Chicago-Kent graduates who took the Illinois bar exam for the first time in July 2012 was 95.43 percent—more than six points above the state average.
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  • ISCOTUS Now

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    Case: 
    Maryland v. King

    Prof. Richard Kling discusses the Court's recent decision on the taking of DNA from arrestees.

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    Maryland v. King Decision Allows DNA Swabs In Serious Arrests03 Jun 2013

    Recent SCOTUS Actions

    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center v. Nassar
    • Argument: 2013-04-24
    Question: Does the retaliation provision of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 19...
    Metrish v. Lancaster
    • Decision: 2013-05-20
    Question: Was the Michigan Supreme Court’s abolition of the diminished capaci...
    Sekhar v. United States
    • Argument: 2013-04-23
    Question: Is the "recommendation" of an attorney, who is a salaried employee of a g...
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    "Chicago-Kent is a great law school. Now, there are many great schools, but very few of them are situated in great cities — and Chicago is a great city, full of opportunities for lawyers and law students."
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    Contemplating Law School:
    A Conversation with Dean Krent

    Dean Krent discusses important considerations in choosing a law school, including clinical programs, trial and appellate advocacy training, legal writing programs, and an engaged faculty.

    Student Voices, Part 1

    Students talk about studying law at IIT Chicago-Kent, their professors and peers, and gaining practical experience while in school.

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  • Entries are being accepted for the 2013 IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law/Roy C. Palmer Civil Liberties Prize
  • IIT Chicago-Kent professor played role in Supreme Court decision about human gene patents
  • IIT Chicago-Kent hosts 12th annual Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars Program
  • Daniel Zapata receives 2013 Sandra P. Zemm Labor Law Prize
  • Emily Bock and Elizabeth Zink receive 2013 Fleischman Family Awards for Excellence in Criminal Clinic
  • Benjamin Boroughf receives the 2013 Dolores K. Hanna Trademark Prize
  • Ramsin Canon receives the 2013 Marc Grinker Student Commitment Award

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Events

  • June 20:

    CLE & Networking Series: Ethics

  • June 21:

    Cutting-Edge Child Custody Symposium

  • June 22:

    Cutting-Edge Child Custody Symposium

  • June 27:

    "Giving Ground" - An original play and discussion for CLE ethics credit

  • June 28:

    "Giving Ground" - An original play and discussion for CLE ethics credit

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