The group is among approximately 655 men and women who were certified as candidates and will be sworn in as Illinois attorneys at ceremonies in the state's five Supreme Court judicial districts. Justice Heiple will welcome the members of the class and their families and friends. A reception will follow. The new attorneys will bring the total number of licensed attorneys in Illinois to more than 72,000. About 10,000 of these are lawyers who pay a reduced registration fee and neither reside nor practice in Illinois.
Media coverage is invited.
Ceremonies in the other districts will be held in Chicago, Collinsville, Springfield and Elgin.