Student and Alumni Stories
Chicago-Kent is home to an amazing community, with a diverse range of interests and backgrounds. Browse our stories below for pictures and perspectives from our students, recent graduates, and alumni of note.
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Real Clients, Real Experience
- LAW '27
“Being a Chicago-Kent College of Law student makes me feel supported and truly part of a community,” says Josh Nitch ’27. “The professors are not just focused on teaching the...
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Artificial Intelligence, Real Advocacy
- LAW '27
“The sheer number of internship and clerkship opportunities in the Chicago market is astounding,” says Lauren Shelton ’27. “I have never felt like there was a shortage of positions.” As...
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A Future in Family Law
- LAW '26
Casey Ciulla ’26 has a goal. “I hope to use my education to protect vulnerable populations within the family court system,” she says, “and in particular, represent victims of domestic...
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A Future in Family Law
- LAW '26
Casey Ciulla ’26 has a goal. “I hope to use my education to protect vulnerable populations within the family court system,” she says, “and in particular, represent victims of domestic...
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Where Passion Meets Practice
- LAW '27
“If you want hard-working professors, access to one of the greatest cities in the nation, and a cohort of lovely classmates and friends, there’s no reason not to choose Chicago-Kent...
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Faith and Family Law
- LAW '26
“The summer before my senior year of college, I had a congressional internship in Washington, D.C.,” says Cierra Potter ’26. “When I mentioned to people on the ‘Hill’ that Chicago-Kent...
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Leading While Learning
- LAW '27
“Chicago-Kent College of Law is special because the professors truly want what’s best for each and every student,” says Sahil Bathija ’27. “They work hard.” Honors scholar Bathija looks forward...
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From Long Shot to Law School
- LAW '27
“I always thought law school was a long shot,” says Daniel Kassl ’27. After his family’s financial struggles while Kassl was growing up, law school seemed like a pipe dream—until...
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Family Focus
- LAW '27
“Chicago-Kent alumni are steadfast about hiring other Chicago-Kent alumni and students,” says Nicole Papanton ’27. “I got my job at my firm—my dream firm—partly because I met an alumnus at...
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A Practical Education
- LAW '26
“I hope to bridge the gap between law, business, and technology by helping organizations navigate regulatory compliance while promoting ethical innovation,” says Leeandre Mahomes ’26. “Through this work, I aim...