Illinois LawCast

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 Law has served as a preeminent site for the study of law, and in our podcast we will explore the stories behind the individuals that make Illinois a great place to learn. Through interviews with faculty, staff, and students from around the world, we’ll examine the College’s mission to educate our students effectively and comprehensively in legal principles and skills and to advance justice and the public good. Subscribe to follow along as we dive into the wisdom, wit, and curiosity of the University of Illinois College of Law.

Illinois LawCast is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Illinois LawCast, a education show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  I Am Ready preps pre-law students for success

  May 28, 202629 minS2

  <p>As a land-grant institution, the University of Illinois was founded on the idea it should provide education to the people of the state of Illinois, no matter their background or socioeconomic level. In addition, the College of Law's mission includes advancing justice and the public good. To marry these goals, the College of Law and Pre-Law Advising Services created the I Am Ready program, which supports students from any institution in central Illinois to enhance participant success in the law admissions process and the first year of law school. </p><p>In this episode, Megan Pickens, director of pre-law...

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  Episode #9

  First-Year Experiences

  Apr 29, 202629 minS2

  <p>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 inspiring in a short period of time. For this episode, we gathered a few talented and intelligent members of the Illinois Law Class of 2028 to discuss their 1L year as it comes to an end. Guests in this episode are Blessing Agyare, Liam Davis, and Darius Johnson, who discussed...

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  Bonus Episode: Professor Jason Mazzone on Trump v. Barbara

  Apr 7, 202621 minS2

  <p>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 Program in Constitutional Theory, History, and Law. An expert on issues of constitutional structure and institutional design, with a particular focus on relationships between structural arrangements and individual rights, his groundbreaking work on the Constitution of the United States has appeared in dozens of prominent legal journals. He regularly...

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  Episode #8

  Jurist in Residence Judge Candace Jackson-Awikumi

  Mar 25, 202636 minS2

  <p>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 deepen the College’s connections to the bench, inspire students to pursue judicial clerkships, and provide them with the opportunity to learn from leading legal minds. </p><p>Dean Jamelle Sharpe is the first guest on the episode, and he joined to share a little background on the program and so...

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  Episode #7

  Studying environmental law in Costa Rica

  Feb 25, 202638 minS2

  <p>One of Illinois Law's areas of strength is environmental law. We routinely offer core courses such as environmental law, administrative law, and natural resources, as well as advanced environmental electives, such as climate change and sustainable development. Where we go the extra mile, literally, is in innovative environmental courses that offer hands-on teaching.</p><p>In this episode, Professor Heidi Hurd explains her class, Costa Rica: A Case Study in Environmentally Sustainable Economic Development, a January intersession course that takes students to Costa Rica to learn from politicians and environmentalists and experience the natural world up close. Professor Hurd...

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