This reading list is intended to complement the MLK Commemoration programming hosted by the Office of Community Engagement and Access and Feinberg School of Medicine. Starting in January, books will be displayed in the case to the right of the…
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Law school is not a dystopia – back to school reading list
Welcome to law school – or welcome back. For this month, we’re highlighting some classic utopian and dystopian books. All of these are available to be checked out, and are on display on the third floor of the library. First,…
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Vegan (and vegetarian) cookbook reading list
Happy Earth Month! For April 2025 we are featuring vegan (and a few vegetarian) cookbooks. These and other relevant books are on display outside the library or exist electronically, and are available to be checked out. Click on the book…
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Privacy and Information Security Reading List
For March, we’re highlighting books on privacy and information security. These books and other relevant titles are on display outside the library or exist electronically, and are able to be checked out. A collection of essays about today’s privacy and…
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African American Legal Activism Reading List
In honor of Black History Month, the library has compiled a reading list that gives a history of Black legal activism in the United States. These books highlight how Black lawyers, judges, and activists pushed for equality and justice. If…
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MLK Commemoration 2025 Reading List
This reading list complements the law school’s MLK Commemoration events taking place from January 20 to 24, 2025. Housing Discrimination, Segregation, and Gentrification Chicago has a long history of housing discrimination and racial segregation. Structuring Inequality by Tracy Lynn Steffes…
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Chicago History Reading List
The reading list for November, 2024 highlights Chicago history. If you’re interested in exploring Chicago, check out the Activities in Chicago section of the library’s law school survival guide for student recommendations. The Chicago History Museum has fantastic exhibits and…
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Latinx/e Heritage Month 2024 Reading List
Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Latinx/e Heritage Month, is an annual celebration observed in the United States from September 15th to October 15th. It is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the rich cultural heritage, history, contributions, and achievements of…
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Welcome (back) to Law School Reading List
Welcome back to the 2Ls and 3Ls, and we’re looking forward to meeting the new 1Ls, LLM, and MSL students! We hope everyone had a great summer. This reading list includes books about starting law school and going into a…
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Featured Book: The Ministry for the Future
Books about climate change aren’t always bleak. Our featured book for Earth Month 2024 is The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson. Yes, it’s quite long, and yes, millions of people die in a heat wave within the…
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