Stories That Inspire UIC Law’s Program Flexibility and Support Helps Full-Time Worker Turn Legal Training Into Community Impact 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. Positive Pro Bono Clinic Experience Influences Students Decision to Attend UIC Law From client to student- Hans Brownstein recalls on his decision to attend UIC Law to jumpstart his legal career. Scholarships Open Doors: Two UIC Law Students Awarded $5K in Scholarships from the National Bar Association Law students Jordan Bernard and Mitrese Smith received scholarship funds from the National Bar Association's Corporate Law Section. Recent Graduate Networked Her Way into a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry Through Connections Made at UIC Law 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 “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 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. From Legal Aid to Breakthroughs in the Cannabis Industry, 3L Takes Multi-Layered Approach to Moving Public Interest Initiatives Forward Crediting the professors and strong UIC Law network for preparing her for a career in the legal industry, 3L student Jocelyn Landeros-Diaz was able to build a diverse background in public interest law. Law School Graduate “Carves Space” and Provides Resources for Neurodivergent Students Siena Pieruccini founded UIC Law’s first org for students with learning disabilities and helped others feel seen, supported, and empowered. Valedictorian and Part-Time Student Uses Legal Education to Advance on the Job and In the Classroom While attending law school at night, Thomas Gallagher continued working full-time as a conflicts administrator, where he applied his legal education to real-world firm operations in real time. Part-Time Evening Student Maximizes Law School Experience with Externship and Patent Success Kenneth Woodard utilizes keen law school teachings and alumni network to establish career success and build opportunities for the next generation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next
