Stories That Inspire UIC Law Professor and Alumna Recognized for “Outstanding Partnership” in Restorative Justice Professor Michael Seng and Alumna Judge Sheila Murphy are presented with the “Outstanding Partnership" award from the board president of the Union League Boys and Girls Club. Spring '23 Valedictorian Advocates for Access to Books and Education for People Incarcerated Focusing on reading being a human right for everyone, including those who are incarcerated, Jacqueline Spreadbury presented research gathered during an independent study course on various issues regarding acquiring books in prisons. Former Priest, Current Sergeant Ranks Top of His Law Class Former priest, turned police officer, now Sergeant of the Mount Prospect police force, is looking to add lawyer to his resume. Read more from the Daily Herald. UIC Law Becomes First Law School to Launch Strategic Agenda of the Judicial Branch The UIC Law Office of Professionalism & Engagement, in conjunction with the Office of the Dean, launched the Strategic Agenda of the Illinois Judicial Branch by hosting their program: “Charting the Course: Innovations… UIC Law Celebrates Diversity Week 2023 Each year, the law school hosts a week of programming celebrating its unique and diverse culture. This year’s theme, “Live Law in Color: Connecting Through Culture,” featured student-led programming co-created by various campus organizations. Recent UIC Law Graduate Receives Over $10K in Scholarships to Fuel Legal Career The Women’s Bar Foundation and the Diversity Scholarship Foundation are two organizations that have committed to the advancement of our UIC Law students. Recent graduate Kiesha Mull (JD ’22) is one of our… UIC Law Students Seek to End Mass Incarceration Through Education with Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program UIC Law students participated in a transformative learning experience called Inside-Out in support of the university’s continuous advocacy for restorative justice. The Inside-Out Prison Exchange program was created 25 years ago by Founder… UIC Law Alumna Sworn in by First African American Female Judge in the 20th Judicial District of IL. Lauren Lewis’ (JD ‘21) legal pursuit began as a pre-admissions summer program student and ended in graduation with honors and the opportunity of a lifetime. With the permission of the Illinois Supreme Court, the… UIC Law student’s commitment to the advancement of women and diversity secures a $15K Scholarship “The idea that everyone deserves access to justice and safety has been my guiding principle all throughout my career and educational pursuits,” says Myasar Ihmud, UIC Law J.D. Candidate 2023 and primary winner… Alumna provides "Law School Gems" to Aid Minority and First-Generation Law Students Founder and alumna Bria Riley (‘18) used her YouTube platform to address the high attrition rates in the first semester with the bulk of that population being represented by minority students. Law School Gems breaks down the fundamental topics that 1 2 Next
