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Constitutional Democracy Project's Youth Summit on "Defund the Police" Highlights Common Ground
In its effort to teach teenagers constructive discussion about contentious topics, the Chicago-Kent College of Law’s Constitutional Democracy Project recently hosted a youth summit on “defunding the police,” putting social...
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Moot Court Honors Society Standouts Recognized by Peers for Mentorship and Support
Two Chicago-Kent College of Law students were hailed by their classmates for their dedication to and mentorship within the school’s Moot Court Honor Society, enabling them to receive the organization’s...
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Four Chicago-Kent Students Honored for Criminal Law Clinic Work
Four Chicago-Kent College of Law students have been honored for helping to successfully petition for the compassionate release of an elderly inmate who was afraid of contracting COVID-19 while in...
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American Constitution Society Recognizes Chicago-Kent Student as "Next Generation Leader"
A progressive nonprofit dedicated to building a diverse legal community in defense of democracy and the United States Constitution has identified a Chicago-Kent College of Law student as one of...
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Chicago-Kent Grad Receives Equal Justice Works Fellowship to Tackle Domestic Violence Issues Within LGBT Community
It was during his previous three internships at Legal Aid Chicago that Joey Carrillo ’21 found his passion for helping domestic violence victims find some safety. “I never in my...
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Student Leader Attains First-Ever Public Interest Fellowship with Indiana Disability Rights
There was a time, between going to school and working three jobs, when Natasha Crespo had to take a hard look at her priorities. The first in her family to...
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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to Deliver 2021 Commencement Keynote Address
Kwame Raoul, the current Illinois Attorney General and a 1993 graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law, will deliver the keynote address at the law school’s 2021 Commencement. The virtual event...
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Three Chicago-Kent Students Awarded 2021 Stevens Fellowships for Work with Local Non-Profits
With the desire to advocate for those who have a hard time advocating for themselves, three Chicago-Kent College of Law students have been awarded Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest...
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Chicago-Kent's 2021 Public Interest Awards Promote "Equal Justice for All"
Reinforcing the ideal of “equal justice for all,” the Chicago-Kent College of Law’s 2021 Public Interest Awards ceremony celebrated the achievements of dozens of Chicago-Kent students, recognized a long-standing relationship...
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Paper on Difficulties Suing Paramedics During COVID-19 Wins IICLE Writing Award
A timely paper about how a potential increase in COVID-19-related civil actions against emergency medical personnel will face a high bar due to state regulation has won a prestigious writing...