Summer & Fall 2025 Course Recommendations

It’s time to get excited about Summer & Fall courses! Each semester we receive many questions from pre-law students regarding courses helpful in preparation for law school. Pre-Law Advising has made a helpful chart with suggested classes pre-law students might find useful and interesting when planning and exploring a legal education.

In general, students interested in going to law school should take classes that focus on analytical and critical thinking, communication, research and writing, and when possible – legal topics of interest. The recommended course list includes classes from many disciplines that might serve one or more of these goals. Look at the chart to find courses that interest you and will help build the necessary skills for law school.

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Leadership in Law

With guest authors Elizabeth King ’26 and CJ Maples ’27

As you may have heard before, leadership is a critical skill to succeed in law school and the legal profession. The American Bar Association frequently emphasizes the importance of leadership to work effectively with clients, judges, and fellow colleagues. What exactly does leadership look like for attorneys and what opportunities exist for students to develop leadership skills before starting their careers? Read below to learn more!

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Law School Insider: Reflections from the First Semester of Law School

As law students move through each semester of their law school journey, they learn and experience new things. We asked some of our newest Illini law students to share reflections about their first semester of law school.

Read on to hear what they have to share!

If you want to see what your fellow Illini had to share after the first few weeks of law school, click here.

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