From: Student Bar Association Date: September 21 Subject: SBA Newsletter - September 21, 2026
s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER
Date September 21, 2026
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please upload all your events and flyers to 312 by the preceeding Friday at 5pm!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SBA Elections!
The candidates for our 2026-2027 elections have been announced! Campigning has begun!
Before you begin campaigning, you must read these campaigning rules carefully at this link: CAMPAIGN RULES.
Voting Period
The voting period will begin on Tuesday, September 22nd at 5:00pm and will continue until Thursday, September 24th at 5:00pm. We will announce winners by Friday, September 25th!
1Ls and LLM students will each get 2 votes for candidates in their section. The candidates with the most votes win!
Headshots
Headshot proofs have been emailed to all students! You must have your two photos picked by Wednesday, September 23rd. Otherwise, our photographer will choose for you. You can purchase additional headshots and touch-ups as well.
U.S. Court of Appeals in Marovitz Courtroom!
A special opportunity is coming to Chicago-Kent! A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will be hearing cases on campus on Tuesday, October 6at 10am in Marovitz Courtroom.
There will be two ways in which students can view the arguments. First, students can watch a simulcast of the arguments in the Auditorium without any restrictions. Second, a limited number of students will be able to be in Marovitz Courtroom to view the arguments live. If you are interested in attending the Federal Circuit arguments live in Marovitz Courtroom, please complete this form by Thursday, September 24.
For further information or any questions, please reach out to Professor Greg Reilly at greilly1@illinoistech.edu.
312 is Live!
All events and flyers must be uploaded to 312 in order to be included in the SBA weekly newsletter. SBA is no longer accepting events and flyers through email. Uploading flyers to events in landscape will appear better on the newsletter.
EVENT
CK Career Closet
Wednesday, September 2 at 1:00pm
to Tuesday, December 15 at 2:00pm
The C-K Career Closet is a new campus resource to provide students with professional attire at no personal cost. We are pleased to offer a variety of gently worn and size-inclusive business and professional clothing. Students can take up to five items of clothing each semester (with a limit on 1 jacket/blazer per student). Items taken from the Career Closet are yours to keep. To check out items, simply fill out this form. The Career Closet has the same hours as the Conviser Law Center and is located in room 310F of the Student Affairs Suite.
For those wanting to donate to the Career Closet, we accept any type of clean professional attire, such as blazers, dresses, pants, and skirts. You can drop off donations at the Student Affairs Suite.
C-K Black Law Student Association invites you to our 1st General Body Meeting! We plan to introduce our 2026-27 BLSA Executive Board and get to know our new BLSA community here at Chicago-Kent! We will also be providing faculty resources as well as mentorship sign-up opportunities. Food will be provided as well!
Join the Trusts & Estates Law Society for our first General Body Meeting of the semester! Come meet our executive board, learn more about TELS, hear about our upcoming events and opportunities, and find out how to get involved. Whether you’re already interested in trusts and estates or just curious about the practice area, all students are welcome. We look forward to meeting you!
Moderated discussion between Theodore "Ted" Frank, a federalist society speaker, and Professor Sheldon Nahmod, a Chicago-Kent professor and First Amendment expert.
Take a break from classes and join OutLaw for an evening of community, conversation, and fun at Roscoe's Tavern. While OutLaw is dedicated to supporting and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community at Chicago-Kent, this event is open to the entire Chicago-Kent student body. Whether you're a long-time OutLaw member, an ally, or just looking to meet fellow students, we'd love to see you there!
Come connect with classmates, make new friends, and enjoy a great night out.
Hear from Chicago lawyers about their work including litigation against ICE; the Prairieland, Michigan 8, and Minnesota 15 cases; and Trump's executive orders.
Academic Calendar for 2026-2027: The academic calendar is available by clicking here.
New Library Hours:
Our Fall 2026 Law Library hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Quiet Study in Library: As the Chicago-Kent community tackles the 2026-2027 academic year at the Conviser Law Center, the Law Library, in conjunction with the Student Bar Association, wants to remind students that the Law Library is a quiet study space. Talking is discouraged in open seating areas where, if necessary, conversations should be brief and very quiet. For group study and discussion, the Law Library offers ten study rooms students can reserve at the Service Desk on the 9th floor.
Exit Escort Service: In the evening, a Public Safety officer can provide a walking escort for those concerned about their personal safety. This service applies to any location within a two-block radius of the Conviser Law Center, including Union Station and many adjacent parking locations. Please see the officer(s) on duty at the front desk or call the Public Safety number, 312-906-5030.
