ABA Illinois Legal Community Night

ABOUT THIS EVENT

An Evening of Connection, Community, and Conversation

ABA Illinois Legal Community Night brings together law students, alumni, judges, and legal professionals from Illinois law schools for an informal evening of connection, community, and conversation. 

Whether you're reconnecting with classmates, meeting future colleagues, sharing your experiences with the next generation, or expanding your own professional community, we invite you to join us for an evening celebrating the relationships that strengthen Illinois' legal community. 

What to Expect

• Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments  
• Students, alumni, judges, and legal professionals from Illinois law schools  
• Opportunities to reconnect with your law school community  
• School pride and connections across law schools  
• Informal conversation across career stages and generations of the profession  
• No formal program – just plenty of time to connect, reconnect, and enjoy the evening.

Presented by the American Bar Association

ABA Illinois Legal Community Night is part of the ABA Illinois Law School Connections Initiative, an effort to strengthen relationships among Illinois law schools, current law students, alumni, and the broader legal community.

Bringing Together Illinois Law School Communities

Students and alumni from Illinois law schools are invited to participate, including: 

Chicago-Kent College of Law • DePaul University College of Law • Loyola University Chicago School of Law • Northern Illinois University College of Law • Northwestern Pritzker School of Law • Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School • University of Chicago Law School • University of Illinois College of Law • University of Illinois Chicago School of Law 

Thursday October 8, 2026
5:30–7:30 p.m.

American Bar Association

321 N. Clark Street, Chicago

Complimentary
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Advance registration required

Register By:
October 7, 2026

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