Continue reading Alumni Attorney Talk – Barry TaylorAlumni Attorney Talks is a virtual series that aims to provide prospective law students with helpful insights about attending law school and pursuing a legal career. This series features interviews with University of Illinois alumni working in a variety of diverse settings within the legal profession.
April Snapshot

Welcome April!
As we are now in the second half of the spring semester, be sure to look at what final pre-law events for the year are happening in April and deadline details for opportunities upcoming this summer!
Continue reading April SnapshotAlumni Attorney Talks | Tiffany Byrne
Continue reading Alumni Attorney Talks | Tiffany ByrneAlumni Attorney Talks is a virtual series that aims to provide prospective law students with helpful insights about attending law school and pursuing a legal career. This series features interviews with University of Illinois alumni working in a variety of diverse settings within the legal profession.
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.
Continue reading Summer & Fall 2025 Course RecommendationsMarch Snapshot

Welcome March!
As we get one step further into the spring semester, be sure to look at what pre-law events are happening in March!
Continue reading March SnapshotLeadership 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!
Continue reading Leadership in LawAlumni Attorney Talks | Renee Pabalate
Continue reading Alumni Attorney Talks | Renee PabalateAlumni Attorney Talks is a virtual series that aims to provide prospective law students with helpful insights about attending law school and pursuing a legal career. This series features interviews with University of Illinois alumni working in a variety of diverse settings within the legal profession.
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.
Continue reading Law School Insider: Reflections from the First Semester of Law SchoolLaw Admissions Update – The State of the Cycle
Continue reading Law Admissions Update – The State of the CycleBelow please find some updates regarding the current 2024-2025 Application Cycle, as well as a few highlights celebrating the success of students who applied during the previous 2023-2024 Admissions Cycle!
February Snapshot

Welcome February!
As we get one step further into the spring semester, be sure to look at what pre-law events are happening in February!
Continue reading February Snapshot