UIC Law News Stories That Inspire Copy link Recent Graduate Networked Her Way into a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry Through Connections Made at UIC Law Friday, May 16, 2025 From fashion law, to intellectual property, to cannabis law, Victoria Mooncotch tapped into UIC’s alumni network to learn as much as she could about the field. Experiential Learning Program Opens Doors for Recent Graduate in Intellectual Property Law and Increased Representation for South Asians in the Legal Field Thursday, May 15, 2025 “UIC Law prepares you for the actual legal field. It will not only prepare you for practice, but will teach you what to do with the law; not just what it is.” - Simi Patel (JD '25) Part-Time Student Combines Legal Education with HR Expertise to Champion Employment Law Thursday, May 8, 2025 Jesus Meraz is turning his passion into a purpose-driven career by using his JD from UIC Law to champion employment law and empower people-first workplaces. Read More Stories That Inspire UIC Law News Copy link Alumnus Gives Back with Multi-Thousand-Dollar Scholarship Fund Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Scholarship fund established by law school alum provides access and inclusion to students who might otherwise not be able to attend law school for financial reasons. Sarah Elizabeth Parsons Named 2025 Lucy Sprague Public Service Award Recipient Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Sarah Elizabeth Parsons receives scholarship to continue research and advocacy in Public Interest Law. Sports Law Taught by Former NFL Player and Agent Comes to UIC Law Thursday, April 24, 2025 Professor Dominque Price brings Sports Law to UIC Law. Law School and SCALES Program Alum Promoted to Equity Partner at Beermann LLP Friday, March 28, 2025 Joseph Napoli (JD ’12) receives promotion to Equity Partner at Beermann LLP, a full-circle moment in his legal career. From Journalism to Justice: Ashley Shannon’s Path to Impact Thursday, March 27, 2025 Ashley Shannon went from reporting on injustice to challenging it from within. Now an Honors Attorney with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, she is committed to legislative reform and systemic change. 3L Provides Tips on How to be Successful in Law School as a Part-Time Evening Student Wednesday, March 26, 2025 3L Chris Drew shares insights from her published Chicago Bar Association article on how to succeed as a student in the UIC Law Part-Time Evening Program. Read More News Upcoming Events Copy link Jun 27 2025 Illinois Judges Foundation Harold Sullivan Scholarship Friday, 12:00 am - 4:59 pm Jun 30 2025 2025 Sharon And Ivan Leadership (SAIL) Scholarship Monday, 12:00 am - 5:00 pm Jun 30 2025 DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarship Monday, 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Jul 30 2025 The Andrew Flusche Law School Scholarship Contest Wednesday, 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Sep 11 2025 Albert Pick Jr. Fund Law Student Scholarship Thursday, 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Upcoming Events Pre-2022 Archived News