Category Archives: Living in Chicago

Student Spotlight: Pete Kalenik, Creating safer communities

3L Pete Kalenik is earning a joint degree in law and public policy while balancing a full-time workload as a Chicago police officer and paratrooper in the U.S. Army Reserve. A recipient of the William F. and Kathleen Hynes Scholarship, … Continue reading

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Keeping up with Keala- First Month as a Law Student

Keeping up with Keala My first month at Loyola and in Chicago has been filled with new and exciting experiences. I have learned so much already, and I have built what I know will be long-lasting friendships. Law School This … Continue reading

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Ask Kelly Part I

Kelly Kearney is a 1L at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.  She is blogging about the journey of her first year of law school. To search all posts written by her click here or search the Kelly K category on the right hand side. Questions for … Continue reading

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Loyola School of Law in the News | Dean David Yellen

Dean David Yellen was interviewed by Chicago magazine about his work to find inmates who were tortured and incarcerated by former Chicago Police commander Jon Burge. Here’s the Latest from the Case Against Jon Burge By: Rui Kaneya “Last month, … Continue reading

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Commuting from the Chicago Suburbs

Moving back home after graduating from college is a huge adjustment, especially if that adjustment includes the first year of law school.  I graduated from Indiana University last spring, and am currently living at home with my family in Burr … Continue reading

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A must see: the Chicago Marathon!

As a former Bostonian, I can easily vouch that there is no greater day in the year than the Boston Marathon in April. The city truly comes together in an incredible way to celebrate the runners, our neighbors, and our … Continue reading

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Advice: What to do the summer before law school

“The most important thing to do the summer before you start law school is take care of yourself and spend as much time as you can doing what you love.  You will still be able to find time to do those things … Continue reading

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Amie B: The Blue Line Lounge and Grill

One of my favorite activates lately has been hitting up the Blue Line Lounge and Grill in Bucktown on Wednesday nights because they have $5 specialty martinis! Options range from the classic Cosmo to creamy Red Velvet Cake. I really … Continue reading

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Amie B: Birthday Restaurant Review

Recently I celebrated my 24th birthday with many of my friends and family. My brother drove up from University of Illinois and my friend Lora from undergrad came in from New York. Additionally, my mom and my Aunt Beth got … Continue reading

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White Sox Beat Indians 9-6

Last weekend, my friend Billy was back in town on business and he had the great idea to go watch the White Sox play. So we bought our balcony, $10 tickets and headed to the game. The U.S. Cellular Field is … Continue reading

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