The Northern Illinois University College of Law has launched a new program aimed at diversifying the legal profession, funded by a $125,000 grant from the nonprofit AccessLex Institute.The Legal Education, Access and Recognition, or LEARN, Program began in June with 25 college graduates hoping to enter law school. It runs through January.NIU College of Law Interim Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Yolanda M. King said she applied for the grant in 2016 but didn’t receive one at the time.“This is something we …