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2024 Judge John F. Grady Summer Teachers Institute
On July 11, 2024 the ABA and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois will host their summer teachers professional development program.
This one-day Teachers Institute focusing on elections and the courts will take place at the Everett M. Dirksen Courthouse, 219 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL. Meals and materials are…
United States District Court, Northern Illinois – United States Magistrate Judge Vacancy Announcement
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Magistrate Judge History Project Invitation
On January 31, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois will host the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Magistrate Judge History Project.
The Opening Ceremony will take place at the Everett McKinley Dirksen Courthouse, Courtroom 1743, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago. A reception will immediately follow.
If…
Seventh Circuit’s Fourth Annual Bill of Rights Day Student Contest
The Seventh Circuit along with Seventh and Eighth Circuits’ district courts are hosting the Fourth Annual Bill of Rights Day Contest.
The Contest is open to all students in middle school (grades 5-8) and high school (grades 9-12) in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Students are encouraged…
IPLAC 2023 ANNUAL IP SYMPOSIUM
On October 26, 2023, from 11:45 – 5:30 p.m. the IPLAC and the Symposium Committee Leaders, including Julie Langdon of Vedder Price and Dunstan Barnes of McAndrews, Held & Malloy are hosting a series of panels where you will hear directly from Judges and thought leaders about current intellectual property topics and trends.
Featured Panels…
CLE: Northern District Practice for New Lawyers and Summer Associates
The Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is hosting a program designed to develop skills in written and oral advocacy. All new lawyers, summer associates, interns and law students are invited to this in-person seminar on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The seminar will take place at the Dirksen…
CLE: Meet the New Northern District Judges
The Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is hosting a program designed to introduce the Northern District of Illinois’ newest district court judges on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided, along with one hour of credit, pending approval. The event is being hosted at the Chicago…
Annual Northern District of Illinois State of the Court Address
The Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is hosting the Annual State of the Court Address on June 14, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Chief Judge, Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, will discuss major developments and future plans for the Northern District of Illinois.
The event is being hosted at the Chicago Bar…
New ECF Filing Requirements in Referral Cases
The Northern District has implemented a great addition to the ECF system. In cases with a referral, typically to a magistrate judge, filers will now have to select which judge a motion should be directed toward. Practically, this is a great addition because in limited instances motions were routed incorrectly and could end up in…