Associate Dean Mary Nagel's Announcements - September 30 - October 6, 2024

The current Fall 2024 schedule is available on the Fall 2024 Quick Guide page. The following Information is available on the Quick Guide page:

-Classroom assignments (listed in the current version of the class schedule)
-Exam information
-Academic calendar
-Book ordering information
-Consortium courses
-Submitting applications for graduation (for Fall graduates)
-Experiential course requirement
-64-credit classroom course requirement
-Taking reduced loads or extra credits
-Graduation checklist
-Making up Incomplete
 


Building and Library Hours for Fall 2024. The building and library hours for the Fall 2024 semester are available by clicking here.


Mental Health Resources. This is a reminder that the university provides counseling services free of charge for students. Click here for details on the available mental health resources, including free counseling services provided by the university to enrolled students. In addition to resources available through the university, the Lawyers Assistance Program also provides assistance to law students. LAP provides free and confidential assistance to members of the Illinois legal community, and can help you with issues of addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, focusing, worries about the character and fitness process, and having a successful first-year transition. Click here for more information about LAP and its services.


Student Advocate Program. Be the voice that inspires future law students by sharing your personal experience at Chicago-Kent. As a student advocate, you'll help the Office of Admissions by giving prospective students an insider's view of law school life, from classes to student life and faculty interactions.

Perks of joining:

  • Earn Pro Bono hours
  • Gain leadership experience for your resume
  • Receive school swag for event participation
  • Enjoy free coffee and snacks during finals
  • Get letters of recommendation for active members

Rosh Hashanah Observances.  There are no classes scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, after 4:00 p.m. and all day Thursday, October 3.

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Grammar Tip of the Week:  Passive voice vs. active voice

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/active_and_passive_voice/active_versus_passive_voice.html#:~:text=Using%20active%20voice%20for%20the,the%20meaning%20of%20your%20sentences.