Business Law Innovation Clinic
The Business Law Innovation Clinic provides legal representation and assistance with a range of business issues. Students enrolled in the clinic get real-world experience helping clients with topics such as:
- Business formation
- Business Enterprise Program certification
- Contract review
- Lease review
- Corporate recordkeeping
- Obtaining 501(c)(3) status
- Writing bylaws
The clinic primarily works with underrepresented entrepreneurs, small business owners and not-for-profit business organizations. We welcome clients from DeKalb and surrounding areas, as well as throughout the state, who might not otherwise have access to the services we provide.
Certificate in Business Law
Successfully completing the Business Law Innovation Clinic also satisfies the capstone experience required for obtaining the Certificate in Business Law.
Faculty
- Wendy Vaughn, director of clinics
How to Apply
- Register for the clinic through when registration opens.
- Complete the .
- If you need a Rule 711 License:
- Complete Section A of the Law Student Application for Temporary Licensure Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 form.
- Send it to Prof. Vaughn to complete Section B.
- Submit it to Stephanie Price (sprice2@niu.edu) for verification and the dean’s signature.
- If you already have a Rule 711 License:
- Submit an Rule 711 Change Form if it was issued for a different clinic.
Contact Us
Clinical ProgramsWendy Vaughn, Clinical Professor
Director of Clinics
, Rockford
815-962-9980
wvaughn@niu.eduAdmissions
151
815-753-8595
law-admit@niu.edu