Respect for the Constitution and rule of law has never been more important to the justice-seeking people of our culturally rich nation. The College of Law equips aspiring legal leaders for our shared future.
Within our tradition of public service, the College of Law students become ethical leaders in the legal profession, deeply dedicated to securing justice for those they serve.
To ensure that our students are prepared to practice effectively upon graduation, we integrate instruction in practical lawyering skills throughout our curriculum and provide a variety of externships and vigorous clinical opportunities.
To uphold high academic standards, we must offer scholarships that attract top students and provide financial aid that empowers those with limited means. Donors to this fund ensure that no deserving student is held back by a lack of financing.
Our pro bono legal clinics provide thousands of hours of free legal services while giving students vital hands-on experience. Donor support helps expand these clinics to meet emerging legal needs and evolving societal challenges.
The NIU College of Law competes nationally for top faculty committed to student success, community engagement and innovative teaching. Donor support provides stipends, research funds, professional development and endowed awards that help recruit, retain and recognize exceptional faculty.
Inclusive excellence is central to our mission. Donor support for scholarships and programs like Ready to Rise, the Embracing Diversity Scholarship and the Leona S. Green Diversity Initiatives Fund expands access for historically underrepresented and first-generation law students.
As NIU’s dynamic and innovative College of Law grows and evolves, so does its needs and opportunities. Unrestricted gifts to the Excellence Fund give the college the flexibility to support and enrich student experiences, enhance programs and respond quickly to new priorities.
Making a lasting difference
