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Welcome to the official page of Chicago-Kent School of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology. Classes here are challenging and intensely engaging.

Legal education at IIT Chicago-Kent is scholarly yet pragmatic, broad-based yet personalized, demanding yet anything but rigid. There's an energy to the law school that derives partly from our proximity to Chicago's fast-paced legal community and partly from the caliber of the people here and their passion for their work. Faculty scholarship fuels our academic enterprise and brings a constant supply of fresh ideas to the classroom. Our low student-faculty ratio promotes day-to-day engagement with some of the most influential scholars and teachers in the nation. Our goal is to provide you with a solid grounding in classical legal studies along with the professional skills required to put that knowledge to use. To that end, we place a premium on skills training in a variety of ways: through our formidable legal writing, trial advocacy and appellate advocacy programs, through practicum courses in specialized areas of study, and through practical exercises integrated into many doctrinal classes. You'll also learn the practical side of being a lawyer by working on real cases through externships, through our clinical programs in the Chicago-Kent Law Offices, and via any number of pro bono opportunities you'll find through our Public Interest Resource Center. This is a place where rigorous academics, superior skills training and close interaction with faculty produce a distinctive, personalized approach to your professional education.

10/27/2026

Looking back on our conversation with alumna Zoe Appler ’22, winner of the 2021 Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition, which brings together some of the nation’s top law student trial advocates.

Chicago-Kent College of Law’s historically nationally ranked Trial Advocacy Program prepares students to think on their feet, sharpen their courtroom skills, and gain practical experience through rigorous training and national competitions. With dedicated coaches, experienced faculty, and support from alumni and former champions, students develop skills that serve them across every area of legal practice.

As Zoe shared, the program’s reputation and the opportunity to develop practical advocacy skills were major factors in her decision to attend Chicago-Kent.

Learn more about Chicago-Kent’s Trial Advocacy Program: https://kentlaw.iit.edu/law/practical-experience/trial-advocacy

10/23/2026

Between case briefs and mock trial practice, there's always time for a quick break. Check out the game room at Conviser Law Center!

10/22/2026

We are celebrating Today for C-K! For 24 hours, YOU can help empower the next generation of talented leaders to meet the demands of legal practice today and far into the future.

Visit https://bit.ly/4emi1o8 to make a gift and honor the programs, practical learning opportunities, and spaces that define a Chicago-Kent education.

🚨 Don’t wait—the first 50 donors who give $50 or more will receive a Chicago-Kent luggage tag!

10/19/2026

Every law student has their must-haves for a productive study session. What’s taking up space on your desk this semester? Share your study essentials in the comments!

10/15/2026

Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Sarah Fackrell’s research has now been cited by a federal judge for the third time since August 2025. Her latest citation came in CJB Global Imports, Inc. v. Schedule ‘A’ Defendants, where U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald cited Fackrell’s research on “Schedule A” litigation.

Fackrell’s work examines the challenges these cases present for defendants, judges and the legal system, including requests to freeze defendants’ assets before they are notified of a lawsuit.

Read the full story to learn more about Fackrell’s research and its impact on federal court decisions:https://www.iit.edu/news/third-federal-judge-cites-law-professors-research-legal-ruling

10/13/2026

Chicago-Kent alumna Nicole Jansma ’23 reflects on the experiences and skills that helped shape her legal career in a National Jurist article featuring four past Law Students of the Year.

In the article Jansma highlights the value of seeking volunteer opportunities, developing strong legal writing skills and building empathy for the people behind legal disputes. Her advice offers a reminder that career development starts well before graduation, with students building the skills, relationships and experiences that will shape their future practice.

Read the full article to learn more about Jansma’s advice for the next generation of lawyers: https://bit.ly/4yF3vAa

10/08/2026

Chicago’s legal history runs deep.
The Chicago History Museum offers a chance to explore the people, cases, and moments that helped shape the city’s legal landscape and continue to influence Chicago today.
And a bonus for Illinois Tech students: admission is FREE with a valid student ID. Take advantage of it and explore a piece of the city’s history.

10/08/2026

🚨Today for C-K is almost here: Thursday, October 2️⃣2️⃣!

Join the Chicago-Kent community for 24 hours of giving dedicated to supporting today’s students. Your contribution during Today for C-K will ensure the next generation has the resources to succeed, whether through scholarships that make a legal education more accessible, hands-on learning that connects the classroom with the practice of law, or programs that position them for the opportunities shaping the profession.

Every contribution matters—and together, we can accomplish more than ever before.

10/05/2026

Step inside the courtroom and see advocacy in action.

On October 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the U.S. Court of Appeals will host oral arguments in the Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz Courtroom.

Stop by to experience the courtroom beyond the classroom.

10/01/2026

When legal scholarship makes its way into the courtroom, it can shape how new questions are understood.

Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Sarah Fackrell’s 2024 paper, “Uncreative Designs,” was recently cited by U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon in Shunock v. Apple, Inc., a case involving Apple Watch Activity Ring designs and questions surrounding intellectual property.

Fackrell, co-director of Chicago-Kent’s Intellectual Property Program, says she is honored when her work helps judges navigate novel legal questions. Her scholarship has also been cited in other federal court decisions, including a 2025 case in the Northern District of Illinois.

Read the full story to learn more about Fackrell’s research and its impact in the courtroom: https://bit.ly/4ADS1hs

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