John E. Thies Excellence in Legal Education Award | Illinois State Bar Association

The Committee on Legal Education, Admissions and Competence established the John E. Thies Excellence in Legal Education Award to annually honor a law school program that emphasizes real world skill for students.

Deadline for awards submission is Friday, February 13, 2026.

Nominator Contact Information

Name *

Firm/Company Name

Street Address *

City *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

Telephone Number

E-mail Address *

Self-Nomination

Yes

Your relationship to nominee (if not you)

Are you an ISBA member?

Yes

Affiliation, if any, with the law school program

Nominee Contact Information (if different)

Name

Firm/Company Name

Street Address

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

Is the nominee an ISBA member?

Yes

Additional Nominee Information

Nominating Law School

Law School Program

Name of Program Director/Contact

Describe the program, identify the practical skills taught and state why you believe it is noteworthy

After submitting this form, please email Kim Furr at kfurr@isba.org and additional documentation you believe should be considered (i.e. letters of support from the members of the legal community).

All additional materials must be received before the submission deadline.

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