UIC Law International Human Rights Clinic supports coalition work in the United Nations

October 25, 2023

UIC LAW — This week is the United Nations Human Rights Committee review of the United States in relation to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. 

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UIC Law hosts preparation program for undergraduate students applying to law schools

October 25, 2023

UIC LAW — UIC Law School hosted Ready. Set. Law! in partnership with Just the Beginning (JTB): A Pipeline Organization on September 15. This one-day law school information and preparation program was designed to introduce and nurture the interest of diverse undergraduate students who are underrepresented in the legal profession.

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IIT Chicago-Kent Law students selected for externship

October 25, 2023

COOK COUNTY RECORD — Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP associate Rebecca Charles was invited to participate in Chicago-Kent College of Law’s new pilot externship program, BRIDGE.

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University of Massachusetts Law students receive fellowships for public service and judicial scholarship

October 25, 2023

UMASS LAW — Leaders of Massachusetts’ legal and education systems have been honored with a judicial scholarship and fellowship to celebrate their commitment to justice, equity, and an accessible legal education. 

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Northeastern Law welcomes new class of students

October 25, 2023

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Northeastern University School of Law is delighted to welcome the fall 2023 incoming class of JD and FlexJD students, which boasts the strongest academic profile in the school’s history. 

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Penn Carey Law student Melany Amarikwa publishes article on social media and racial justice

October 24, 2023

PENN TODAY — University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School student Melany Amarikwa published “Social Media Platforms’ Reckoning: The Harmful Impact of TikTok’s Algorithm on People of Color” in the Richmond Journal of Law & Technology.

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University of Virginia Law students Haley Gorman and Kevin Hoang recognized for academic excellence

October 24, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Haley Gorman ’24 and Kevin Hoang ’25 were recently recognized for having the highest GPAs in their classes at the University of Virginia School of Law.

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Boston College Law student Samanthan Perlman wins preliminary mayoral election in Marlborough

October 18, 2023

THE HEIGHTS — Third-year Boston College Law School student Samanthan Perlman won the preliminary mayoral election for Marlborough, Mass. on Tuesday night, advancing her and fellow candidate Christian Dumais to the general election on Nov. 7.

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A profile on Florida A&M University Law students and mother-daughter pair Maria Reyes and Eyesenia Reyes

October 18, 2023

OSPREY OBSERVER — A compelling story is taking shape within the walls of Florida A&M University College of Law in Orlando. Maria Reyes and her daughter, Eyesenia Reyes, both dean’s list honorees, are entering their third and final year of law school.

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University of Iowa Law student Bry-Tanny Weaver discusses why she decided to pursue a career in law

October 18, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF LAW — During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we shine a light on the diverse members of the Hispanic and Latino communities at Iowa Law. Bry-Tanny Weaver is a second-year law student and the social chair for Iowa Law’s Hispanic and Latinx Law Students Association (HLLSA).

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