2018 ISBA high school mock trial invitationalBy Sarah TaylorMay 2018The 2018 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational was held on March 24-25 at the University of Illinois College of Law.
Civics education continues to advance through LREBy Hon. Michael J. ChmielJanuary 2018Learn about the accomplishments and initiatives of the ISBA's Standing Committee on Law Related Education for the Public, and share your questions, comments, and suggestions for future endeavors.
Law Day 2018By Valerie MoehleMay 2018Law Day is celebrated every year on May 1 as a day to appreciate our liberties and the ideals of equality and justice under the law.
Social media and the First Amendment for juvenile defendantsBy Stephen IdenMay 2018The extent that the government may control or impinge on social media use is unsettled, and two recent Illinois cases have dealt with this issue in connection with the probation of juvenile defendants.
Special educationBy Hon. Edward Schoenbaum, (ret.)January 2018The central question in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District RE–1 was whether schools must provide a meaningful education in which children show significant progress and are given substantially equal opportunities as typical children, or may they provide an education that results in some improvement?
Waivers: Have fun, but sign here firstBy David HouseJanuary 2018A waiver can prevent an injured party from recovering for his or her injuries even if the other party was clearly the cause of the injuries. How can this be allowed to happen?
