Law Students get Integrated Technology and Refined Architecture at Chicago's Kent College of Law

Thomas Roszak Architecture, as architect, and SteelGrass, as CM, recently renovated the Kohen Courtroom at the IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law which creates a flexible space for both moot and trial court, along with classroom lecture.  One of the main goals the college seeks to achieve with the redesigned space is to effectively teach students litigation technology.  This is accomplished with the use of state of the art technology throughout the room.  There are two 90-inch LED monitors strategically placed to allow for clear line of sight, four 21-inch monitors flush mounted in the Judge, witness and attorney’s desk, 3 Hi-Def document cameras mounted in the ceiling for presenting evidence, and nine input locations for student laptops or iPads; all controlled by an easy to use touch panel at the judge’s bench. The space is richly appointed with custom cherry wall panels and walnut furniture, composed in plan to maximize use of space and give the courtroom a more elegant feel. The courtroom allows students to practice using the latest in available courtroom technology, preparing them for trial in real-world courtrooms.