Student Success Stories UIC Law Student Amira Abuarqoub Interns Abroad in Ramallah, Palestine UIC Law 2L Amira Abuarqoub had the incredible opportunity to intern for Andersen law firm in Palestine this past summer. Defying Odds with UIC Law Student Stella McMillan UIC Law 2L Stella McMillan is defying odds and destroying any obstacles that get in her way. From being a disabled orphan in Vietnam to a successful law student and Summer Associate at Husch Blackwell , Stella continues to amaze ans inspire others. Face the Fight: Law Student Ashley Tuburan Assists Veterans Experiencing Crisis Through USAA Mental Health Initiative UIC Law student, veteran and USAA Chief Legal Office intern Ashley Tuburan works to assist veterans facing various mental health crises through the "Face the Fight" initiative. Access and Impact with UIC Law Alum Masayoshi Haynie From landing a job at the biggest law firm in the world to mentoring over 5,000 law students internationally, Masayoshi “Yoshi” Haynie, Esq. (JD ’20) strives to keep two key components at the forefront of his mind: access and impact. 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. IDHR and Fair Housing Legal Support Center and Clinic Release Public Safety and Fair Housing Guidebook Professors Michael P. Seng and Allison Bethel, along with the students and staff of the Fair Housing Legal Support Center and Clinic have authored and released the “Fair Housing Implications of Nuisance and… 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 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… UIC Law Students Dominate at Fall 2022 Dean Fred F. Herzog Moot Court Competition Out of 127 competitors, our UIC Law students were the top two Herzog Moot Court Competition Finalists! The Moot Court Honors Program hosts the Dean Fred F. Herzog Moot Court Competition during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. 1 2 Next
