Northern Illinois University
College of Law

last updated Nov. 20, 2020

• Given online instruction for the academic year 2020-21, we encourage everyone to engage Student Services remotely. 
• Staff members are available remotely Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. unless they are scheduled for in-person hours as listed below or otherwise noted.
• In-person services are available on a very limited basis. It is highly recommended that you contact the office or person in advance to set up a virtual appointment via Teams or Zoom.

Dean's Office

• Tita Kaus (tkaus@niu.edu or 815-753-1027)
• In-person hours Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Academic Affairs

• Dean King (yking@niu.edu) is available for virtual appointments only.
  • Mondays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Fridays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Virtual office hours: Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. 
  • If needed, Dean King will also hold virtual office hours for issues that must be handled over the weekend on Saturdays and Sundays, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. 

Student Affairs

• Lisa Hoebing (lhoebing@niu.edu or 815-753-9488)
  • In-person hours Monday through Friday 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Dean Coles (kcoles@niu.edu) is available for virtual appointments only

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Admissions

• Contact the office at law-admit@niu.edu or 815-753-8595

Strategic Communications, Alumni Engagement and Diversity Initiatives

• Melody Mitchell (mmitchell@niu.edu or 815-753-1027) 

Budget and Records

• Julie Mahoney-Krzyzek (jmahoney@niu.edu or 815-753-1620)
• Ann Apple (aapple@niu.edu or 815-753-6580)

Career Opportunities and Professional Development

• Becky Leneau (rleanau@niu.edu or 815-753-0589)
  • In-person hours by appointment only
• Greg Anderson (ganderson@niu.edu or 815-753-9604)
  • In-person hours by appointment only

Faculty Office

• LeAnn Baie (lbaie@niu.edu or 815-753-0618)

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Law Library

• See Law Library home page for available services

College of Law IT

• General IT help (815-753-0860; classroom-related services: colit@niu.edu)
• Rahul Thatte (colit@niu.edu or 815-753-1784)
  • In-person hours by appointment only