Law Related Education

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Law Related Education for the Public

2024 Articles

2024 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational By Sarah Taylor June 2024 The 2024 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational was held on March 16-17, 2024, at the University of Illinois – Springfield.
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin December 2024 At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Billie Constant Receives Chair Certificate of Appreciation March 2024 Judge O’Gara recently presented Billie Constant with the 2022-2023 Chair Certificate of Appreciation.
City of Chicago Violates the Americans With Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act By Theresa Lechner March 2024 In March 2023, United States District Judge Elaine E. Bucklo found that the City of Chicago did not provide meaningful access pedestrian signals to blind and low-vision individuals.
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair By Madonna T. Lechner March 2024 On May 27, 2023, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination against students on the basis of hair texture or hairstyle historically associated with race.
International Mock Trials Provide a Unique Skillset to Law Students: The Benefits of Traveling Abroad for Mock Trials By Jessica Visage June 2024 International mock trials are an experience that creates passionate attorneys with diverse skillsets.
ISBA Mock Trial Competition: A Volunteer’s Perspective By R. Nicholas Burton June 2024 A three-time volunteer's perspective of the ISBA Mock Trial Invitational.
So, You Think You Want to Go to Law School? By Zachary T. Jones December 2024 For most students, the journey into the career field may be challenging, but not impossible. One of the biggest misconceptions about the legal career is how daunting the practitioners can be. If you have family, friends, or mentors who are in the legal profession, the first thing you should do is speak to them. When you have the idea that you want to pursue law, speak to someone who pursued that career.
Title IX: Over 50 Years Old and Lookin’ Good—But What Have You Accomplished, What Remains, and Where Will You Lead Us Next? By Sharon L. Eiseman March 2024 The history of Title IX and a look at its future.
Update on Artificial Intelligence in the Illinois Courts By Hon. Michael J. Chmiel December 2024 To some extent, the fury involved with Artificial Intelligence has slowed, but be advised AI continues to evolve and impact the fray of legal practice in Illinois and beyond.
Voting Rights for Individuals in Long-Term Care Facilities By Karen Alice Kloppe October 2024 Individuals who are in long-term care facilities may face various barriers during election cycles. Making voting easier is important for civil engagement by this population given the policy decision focus on health aging in the nation.
What Is Sex Discrimination? By Madonna T. Lechner October 2024 On May 14, 2024, the States of Kansas, Alaska, Utah, and Wyoming filed a complaint against the U. S. Department of Education in Federal District Court alleging that the revised regulation implementing Title IX is contrary to law.