UIC Law News Stories That Inspire Copy link Law Student and Army Officer Returns from Deployment in Somalia to Valedictorian Success Thursday, December 11, 2025 Jordan Salzman, 3L student and cavalry officer in the Illinois Army National Guard, has been named valedictorian for the UIC School of Law Fall Class of 2025. UIC Law Curriculum and Alumni Connection Leads to Judicial Externship and Position with State’s Attorney’s Office Post-Commencement Wednesday, December 10, 2025 From a career in the medical field to a position at the Will County State's Attorney’s Office, Jill George credits the support and flexibility of the part-time and full-time JD program’s at UIC Law. UIC Law’s Program Flexibility and Support Helps Full-Time Worker Turn Legal Training Into Community Impact Tuesday, December 9, 2025 After years of seeing how gaps in legal understanding can affect outcomes in criminal justice, emergency response, and crisis intervention work, public safety professional turned law student, Elliot Rose, will graduate from UIC Law. Read More Stories That Inspire UIC Law News Copy link Associate Dean and Professor of Law Samuel Jones Earns PhD, Advancing UIC’s Research Agenda Monday, December 22, 2025 Samuel Jones earned PhD from Kingston University London and will increase research and scholarship. UIC Law Alumnus Selected as Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Idaho Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Brent R. Wilson (JD ’11) has been selected by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to serve as a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Idaho, effective October 6, 2025. UIC Law Alumna Named Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at UIC Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Sharron M. Evans (JD '13) has been named vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Illinois Chicago, effective January 16, 2026. UIC Law Alumnus Receives PILI Intern Alumni Award Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Arturo Hernandez (JD '12) received the PILI Intern Alumni Award. Arturo has has built a distinguished career advancing the rights of people experiencing homelessness and housing instability. UIC Law International Human Rights Clinic Hosts its First Ever Pro Bono Asylum Workshop Monday, December 15, 2025 The IHRC at UIC Law recently held its first ever Pro Bono Asylum Workshop. In collaboration with the National Immigrant Justice Center, the workshop assisted eleven asylum seekers free of charge in accessing critical legal services. UIC Law Alumnus Establishes Districtwide Law Pipeline Program Monday, December 15, 2025 UIC Law alumnus Louis J. Wool (JD ’92) has played a central role in expanding legal education opportunities for high school students, helping create a districtwide law pathway program now adopted across Illinois School District 214. Read More News Upcoming Events Copy link Jan 26 2026 A Conversation with Melanie D.G. Kaplan. Monday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm S-1210; Virtual Jan 28 2026 Writing Samples Workshop Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm S-1120 Jan 29 2026 Lunch & Learn: Health Law Thursday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm S-1210 Feb 2 2026 Meet UIC Law - Full Time Program Virtual Information Session Monday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Zoom Feb 4 2026 Air Force JAG Tabling Wednesday, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Second Floor Commons Feb 4 2026 Study Abroad 2026 Informational Meeting Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Zoom Upcoming Events Pre-2022 Archived News
