UIC Law

06/01/2026

Daniel R. Hernandez (JD ‘16) has been named as one of the 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 by the National LGBTQ+ Bar. Each year, the National LGBTQ+ Bar recognizes LGBTQ+ legal professionals under the age of 40 who have distinguished themselves in their field and have demonstrated a profound commitment to LGBTQ+ equality.

Congratulations, Daniel. We are so of you!

05/29/2026

The Chicago Bar Association just released the May/June issue of their CBA Record featuring articles from our law school alum:

⚖️ “A Year of Purpose: Leading with Vision in the Age of AI” by Chicago Bar Association President Judge Nichole C. Patton (‘96)

⚖️ “Can Himmel Stem the Tsunami of AI Slop?” by Frank Young (‘06)

⚖️ “AI Psychosis and the Legal Profession: Ethical Fault Lines" by Daniel Cotter (‘91)

Read the articles: https://bit.ly/4fMG3Kv

05/29/2026

The delegation from Latvia stopped by the law school for a meet and greet with Dean Nicky Boothe. Guests included Egils Levits, a Latvian lawyer and past president of Latvia who wrote the preamble for Latvia's constitution and has served in many roles, including Minister of Justice and Ambassador to Germany and three other countries, a judge on the European Court of Human Rights and the European Court of Justice. Joining him was the Latvian Ambassador to the United States and honorary consul of Latvia in the United States.

05/28/2026

UIC Law has been listed amongst “Legal Education Innovators: Law Schools Shaping 2026”! Check out this 10-page cover story feature by The Education Magazine illustrating how the law school is “redefining legal education and equipping students with the skills to excel in the modern legal landscape.”

Legal education is more than just theory—it’s about impact. ⚖️

As Chicago’s only public law school, the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is redefining what it means to prepare the next generation of attorneys. By bridging the gap between rigorous academic training and real-world practice, UIC Law is creating a path for students to lead, question, and pursue justice with intent.

Whether through their flexible evening programs, performance-based admissions pathways like SCALES, or cutting-edge training in legal technology and AI, the school is built for students who are ready to turn their purpose into a profession.

Under the leadership of Dean Nicky Boothe, UIC Law continues to foster a culture of shared responsibility and collaboration, ensuring graduates are not just ready to practice law—they are ready to change the systems they serve.

Discover how UIC Law is shaping the future of the legal profession: 🔗 https://www.theeducationmagazine.com/university-of-illinois-chicago-school-of-law/

05/27/2026

UIC Law alumnus Daniel Schuman has shown the non-traditional ways to use a law degree through careers in food services, technology, and healthcare innovation.
Read more about Schuman's path on our alumni website: https://bit.ly/4wMBfed

05/26/2026

The International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC) at UIC Law has been named one of the recipients of the 2026 John E. Thies Excellence in Legal Education Award.

The award, presented by the Illinois State Bar Association to IHRC Director Sarah Dávila A. and Staff Attorney Alejandra Palacios, recognizes law school programs that emphasize real world skills for law students.

05/22/2026

The Pro Bono Advocate Award was presented to the Veterans Legal Clinic (VLC), under the leadership of Associate Professor and VLC Director Yelena Duterte, by the National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. (NOVA). The award was designed to "recognize the achievements and a continuing pattern of excellence in providing pro bono assistance to veterans and their families."

Congratulations, Professor Duterte! We are so of you!

05/21/2026

The International Human Rights Clinic at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, in collaboration with the Human Rights at Home Litigation Clinic at Saint Louis University School of Law, released a summary of record compiled following submissions by civil society and other stakeholders to the United Nations for the Fourth Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review of the United States.

Read more and download the report here:

The International Human Rights Clinic at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, in collaboration with the Human Rights at Home Litigation Clinic at Saint Louis University School of Law, released a summary of record compiled following submissions by civil society and other stakeholders...

05/21/2026

The Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) published a report written by Assistant Professor Eve Rips titled, "The Collateral Consequences of School Discipline in Illinois.”

The report examines how disciplinary records create “lasting barriers that can follow students well beyond high school graduation, threatening their access to higher education and professional opportunities.”

Professor Rips discusses two policy recommendations in the latest episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked with the IGPA. Read the full report, then check out the interview below.

⚖️ Full report: https://bit.ly/4wDGUU5

⚖️ Youtube interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sd7Bwi1g-E