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Across the street, a towering building stands. It’s the Chicago-Kent College of Law, a bastion of legal knowledge. This vibrant building dates back to 1888. It all started with Judge Joseph Bailey. He wanted a new school for aspiring lawyers as in those days attending law school wasn’t even mandatory. Chicago-Kent was the second oldest law school in Illinois. It was designed with the same principles of a lawyer’s toolkit: the knowledge of facts, analysis, and argumentation. This dedication to legal education has made Chicago-Kent a leading institution. Today, it’s part of the Illinois Institute of Technology and boasts over 700 students, not to mention a renowned faculty. Interestingly, the first woman to graduate from the school was Emma Baumann in 1891. Chicago-Kent was also home to one of the first law school clinics and pioneered a three-year legal writing and research program. The school has a rich history of groundbreaking initiatives. As you stand before this grand building, imagine those early lawyers, driven by ambition, who walked these halls. Their legacy lives on in every student who dreams of a legal career. It’s a place of learning, a place where knowledge is power. It’s a testament to the pursuit of justice in the heart of Chicago.

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