University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, public law school in Chicago
The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is a legal education institution in the center of Chicago's business district. The building at 300 South State Street houses classrooms, study areas, and a multi-floor library that remains open late into the evening and provides online resources for students.
The school was founded in 1899 and was originally known as John Marshall Law School. In 2019 it officially joined the University of Illinois Chicago, becoming part of a larger university system that expanded its mission and reach.
The school carries its former name John Marshall Law School, honoring an influential American judge from the nation's history. Today students and faculty use the space to engage with questions of justice through clinic work and group discussions that serve real community members with legal needs.
The school is located near public transportation including subway stations and Metra stops, making it easy to reach. The building sits close to courthouses, law offices, and restaurants, providing convenient access to practical learning opportunities and daily services.
The school has maintained a specialized tradition in intellectual property law since 1940 and houses one of the few LLM programs in real estate law in the Midwest. Another rare offering is a specialized LLM program in employee benefits taught by former IRS attorneys.
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