2024 UIC Law Graduate Stories

We are proud to celebrate our 2024 graduating class. Read stories about their student experiences, successes, challenges and more!

UIC Law Prepares First Generation Graduate to Fulfill Dream of Being Entered into the Judiciary

First generation law graduate Leah Hall discusses how UIC Law prepared her to fulfill her legal dreams.

Ruby Valle

Law Student’s Dedication to Public Service Lands $25k Scholarship and Job with Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office

Ruby Valle’s teenage dream of going into public service and becoming an Assistant State Attorney is that much closer to becoming a reality with the help of new $25,000 scholarship and accepted role within the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Former Scientist and Researcher Pursues a Legal Career in Bio-Technological Intellectual Property

Read how the IP concentration at UIC Law prepared Jenieke Allen to effect change within the biomedical, pharmaceutical, and technological sectors.

Michael Angarola

Michael Angarola Named Spring 2024 Valedictorian

Husband, father, and former priest turned police sergeant Michael Angarola is now able to add another title to his resume: UIC Law Spring 2024 valedictorian.

Alyssa Hurt

How UIC Law Helped Pave Students Path Toward Becoming Colorado State Deputy Public Defender

UIC Law graduate Alyssa Hurt has known she wanted to pursue a career in criminal justice from a young age. Read how she tailored her student experience to make this dream a reality.

Paris Booker

UIC Law Graduate Lands Intellectual Property Job Offer at Top Chicago Law Firm

UIC Law graduate Paris Booker was 13 years old when she first thought about becoming a lawyer, and she has done everything in her power to achieve this goal.

Carly Strand

Non-Traditional Student Leans on Connections with Diverse Student Body to Fuel Passion for a Career in Art Law

First-generation, second-career, non-traditional student, Carly Strand utilized the law school's sense of community and belonging to catapult her way to academic achievement.

Troy and Moniel

UIC Law Students Discuss the Importance of Black Representation in the Legal Field

UIC Law students Troy Edwards and Moniel Sanders were first runner ups at the Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition at the Midwest Black Law Students Association (MBLSA) Regional in Detroit, Michigan.

Jazmin and Maria

UIC Law Students Receive Recognition and Scholarships from Diversity Scholarship Foundation

Two UIC Law students received scholarship awards from the Diversity Scholarship Foundation (DSF), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and equal educational opportunities.

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Six UIC Law Students out of 10 Recipients Awarded Scholarship from Hispanic Lawyer's Association of Illinois

Six UIC Law students were awarded scholarships by the Hispanic Lawyer's Association of Illinois.