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Due to the availability of new communication tools at Northern Illinois University and the College of Law, this blog is being discontinued as of September 7, 2018. For upcoming College of Law events, please visit https://calendar.niu.edu/law. For College of Law news, please visit https://law.news.niu.edu/category/law-news/. 

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Public Interest Law Society:  PILS will be hosting a Pizza Sale - Wednesday, October 17 at noon in the Marshall Gallery.  Come get a slice for $1! Soda and water will also be available for purchase. This Pizza Sale is sponsored by Lexis, so make sure to stop by their table during the event to hear the Lexis Table Tip of the Week and earn some points. 

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Public Interest Law Society:  The Public Interest Law Society (PILS) will be hosting the first Pizza Sale of the year on Wednesday, September 19, at noon in the Marshall Gallery! Come get a slice for $1! Soda and water will also be available for purchase. This Pizza Sale is sponsored by Barbri, so make sure to stop by their table during the event to pick up your free 1L outline books, MPRE

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Public Interest Law Society:  The Public Interest Law Society (PILS) is a student-run organization dedicated to the development of public interest law awareness and opportunities within the legal profession.  PILS will be hosting an information meeting for first year students and anyone else looking to get more involved with PILS, Wednesday, September 5 at noon in Room 170. Lunch will be

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THE FIRST READING ASSIGNMENT FOR AGENCY is Chapter 1, Section 1 – Who is an Agent?  After the first reading assignment I will indicate the cases/materials we will cover for the next several classes at the end of each class.

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For the first class, please read:(1) Casebook (Klein) pp. 1-13(2) Restatement (Second) of Agency §§ 1, 13, 376, 383, 385 (in Statutory Supplement)(3) Restatement (Third) of Agency §§ 1.01, 1.02 (in Statutory Supplement)

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For the first class, please read: (1) Casebook (Farnsworth) pp. 8-9, pp. 2-3, and Notes (1), (2), & (3) on pp. 3-4 (2) Restatement (Second) of Contracts §§ 1, 2, & 4  (in Statutory Supplement) 

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We will NOT have class on Monday, August 20 so our first class will be on Wednesday, August 22 at 2:30 pm.  For the first day, please (1) read the Introduction-Overview of Intellectual Property in Chapter 1, pages 30-39 of the 2018 edition of Intellectual Property in the New Technological Age by Menell, Lemley, and Merges and (2) find and be prepared to discuss a recent lawsuit or controversy

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Before our first class please read: 1.  The syllabus (which is available on Blackboard); 2.  Pages 1-12 of Legal Ethics by Rhode, et al.; and 3.  Pages 1-5 of the ABA Model Rules, which is the Preamble and the Scope. When you read these pages, make note of one or two of the paragraphs that particularly resonated with you when you think about your role as a lawyer.

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502.1 Contracts - Rosenfeld For my section of Contracts, there is no assignment for the first day.  For the second day, however, the assignment will be to read the attached opinion in the case of Hawkins v. McGee. 502.2 Contracts - Gaebler For my section of Contracts, there is no assignment for the first day.  For the second day, however, the assignment will be to read the attached opinion in the

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The July Information Session features presentations from the law faculty regarding how to succeed in law school. This program also includes a panel of student leaders, tour of the law school and lunch with current students, alumni, faculty and staff. Register at law-admit@niu.edu. Friday, July 20 at 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Swen Parson Hall, 170 230 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

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Professor David Rosenfeld is seeking one half-time research assistant for the 2018-2019 school year. Professor Rosenfeld's research will be primarily in the area of business and securities law, including securities law enforcement. Excellent research and writing skills required.  Interested students should send an email with a brief statement of interest to Professor Rosenfeld at drosenfeld@

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American Constitution Society:  We are in the last leg of the semester, and ACS wants to help celebrate the end of the year!  Join us on Monday, April 30th at Fatty’s on Lincoln Highway, 5:00 p.m. for "The Final Draft: An End of the Year Celebration."  Free food and drinks!

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Summer Clinic Applications Due Monday, April 9, 2018 The Summer Clinic Application and Summer Clinic Descriptions are available online on the Clinic Student Application Process page . The College of Law will offer four clinics this summer: the Civil Justice Clinic, the Criminal Defense Clinic, the Health Advocacy Clinic and the Foreclosure Mediation Clinic. Summer Clinic Applications are due

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Christian Legal Society:  Judge Ronald M. Jacobson is the resident judge of the Fifteenth Circuit Court in Dixon, Illinois. He was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court in June 2006.  Please join us for his talk on “Being a Christian and a Judge,” Wednesday, April 4th at noon in Room 150.  Wraps from Hy-Vee will be provided.   

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Christian Legal Society:  CLS is sponsoring their Spring Blood Drive, Wednesday, March 21st from noon til 4:00 p.m. in the Marshall Gallery.  To schedule your donation, please see a CLS member or sign up online at www.hearlandbc.org with your name and desired time.  Appointments are preferred; Walk-ins welcome.

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The Public Interest Law Society will host their annual auction on April 6th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The PILS auction is a student-run event that raises money for outreach assistantships that will be awarded to innovative, enthusiastic and dedicated students at NIU College of Law who work in unpaid public interest legal positions. We begin the event with a silent auction and then take hotly

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Embracing Diversity Series:  Conversations with Susan Swegle & Timothy Pagani on Disability in Diversity.  Heighten your awareness about disability and the law.  Monday, March 5th at noon in Room 256.  Lunch provided.  Please sign up with Becky in Room 280.

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The Law Review Banquet will be April 27, 2018 at O'Leary's Ale House in DeKalb.  The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m.  Attendance is by invitation only.

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ABA Client Counseling Competition:  Congratulations to Cody Chinery and Heather Fielder who strongly competed in the ABA Client Counseling Competition at Loyola University Chicago School of Law on Friday, February 2 and Saturday, February 3.  The 3L team advanced to the semifinal round.  They were coached by Dean King. 

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NIU Law Minority Reception:  You are cordially invited to attend the 15th Annual Minority Reception hosted by Interim Dean Mark Cordes and Vincent Cornelius (’89).  The event will be held on Wednesday, February 21st from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the ISBA Chicago Office (20 S. Clark, Suite 900).  Dartesia Pitts (’05) and The Honorable William J. Haddad (ret.) will receive the Excellence in Service

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NIU Law to Host 2nd District Appellate Court Oral Arguments:  The Second District Appellate Court will hear oral arguments in the Riley Courtroom on February 28th at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.  Students will be able to observe the oral arguments in the cases of Bartkowiak v. City of Aurora and People v. Duffin. After the arguments, there will be a brief Q&A with the justices and attorneys

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Career Opportunities and Professional Development:  Public/Public Interest Employer Information Fair.  Thursday, February 8th, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., North Wing of the Law Library.

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American Constitution Society:  Be sure to join the American Constitution Society on Tuesday, February 13th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Marshall Gallery for a Galentine's Day Brunch celebrating the amazing women in our lives!  Tickets are $1, and the purchase of a ticket will enter you for a chance to win the Galentine's Day Basket prize!

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Phi Alpha Delta Annual Chili Cook Off:  PAD's Annual Chili Cook Off will be Tuesday, January 30, 2017 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Marshall Gallery.  Everyone can submit their chili. Tickets are $5.00.  All proceeds will be donated to Casa of Kane County.  Contact Stephanie Silkey (z1811369@students.niu.edu) if you have any questions.

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