Illinois LawCast

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The Illinois LawCast is a monthly podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of the University of Illinois College of Law. For nearly 130 years, Illinois has served as a top law school, and in our podcast we explore the stories behind the individuals that make Illinois a great place to attain a legal education.

Through interviews with our top-ranked professors, staff, and students from around the world, we’ll examine the college’s mission to educate students effectively and comprehensively in legal principles and skills and to advance justice and the public good. Whether you’re interested in earning your JD or LLM, are one of our many successful alumni, or are just interested in what makes Illinois one of the best law schools in the nation, the Illinois LawCast has something for you. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to follow along as we dive into the wisdom, wit, and curiosity of the University of Illinois College of Law.

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The Illinois LawCast is available on most streaming platforms and video versions are available on YouTube. You can find a full directory of where to find the Illinois LawCast on our feed page.

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Episodes

Illinois LawCast: First-Year Experiences

The first year of law school is a unique experience. Though some students may have the option to enroll in pre-law minor, there is no requirement for any specific curriculum to be admitted to law school, which makes the first year a foundational year that can be challenging, surprising, and …

Illinois LawCast: Professor Jason Mazzone on Trump v. Barbara

In this special bonus episode, Professor Jason Mazzone joins the podcast to discuss the case of Trump v. Barbara, argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on April 1, 2026. Mazzone is the Albert E. Jenner, Jr. Professor of Law at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Director of the …

Illinois LawCast: Jurist in Residence Judge Candace Jackson-Awikumi

This episode examines the College of Law’s Jurist in Residence program. Started in 2025, the program brings a member of the judicial branch to campus to teach a class, work with faculty, and be a resource to students. The program, one of only two such initiatives in Illinois, aims to …
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