Bar Briefs Magazine
Bar Briefs is the member magazine of the KCBA, provided at no charge to members. It keeps readers informed of the latest news in the legal community, exciting bar-sponsored events and seminars, members on the move, and more. Contributors can earn CLE credit.
To join the editorial meetings, contact [email protected].
If you are interested in advertisement opportunities, contact [email protected].
Here are some ways you can get involved with the Bar Briefs:
- Article Submission
- Advertising Opportunities
- Classified Ads
- Archives (Members Only)
Interested in submitting an article to Bar Briefs ?
Contributors can earn CLE credit. To get involved, contact [email protected]
Article Submission Tips:
- Submit article in a word document
- Include your picture and profile
- Law notations are required
Bar Briefs - NIU Articles
Articles in FULL - Submitted by the students at NIU Law for the Bar Briefs
JULY/AUGUST 2026:
“YOU’RE DOING AMAZING SWEETIE”: HOW ILLINOIS CAN CONTINUE TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN VLOGGING WORK
By Amari Richardson
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026:
“SAFE-T” OVER SAFETY: THE STRUCTURAL LIMITS OF THE PRETRIAL FAIRNESS ACT IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES
By Jessica K. Leasure
THE OUTER LIMITS AND THE EFFECTIVE CONTROL OVER COURTS THAT PRETRIAL FAIRNESS HAS CAUSED
By Tania T. Odicho
Become part of our Bar Briefs Editorial Board
- Must provide two articles per year. This may be accomplished through personal submissions or by securing an article from another author.
- Must attend at least five meetings per year.
- The year time frame shall be from July to June.
- The Board will review annually the list of Editorial Board members to ensure compliance with the requirements to remain on the Board.
- Anyone may request, or request another, to become a member of the Board, after completion of the first two requirements. Acceptance will be based on a majority vote of Board members at the following Bar Briefs meeting.
- Removal from the Board, due to non-involvement or other reasons, requires a majority vote of the Board members. A member being considered for removal from the Board will be notified by the Editor-in-Chief prior to removal.