Internships for Pre-Law Students

With guest authors Carter Cohen '25 and Elizabeth King '26.

There are many internship opportunities available to students interested in law, and they come in both legal and non-legal forms. Legal internships, like those with law firms or a legal-focused non-profit, provide direct exposure to legal procedures and casework. Government internships, like those in courts, or government agencies, provide experience in courtrooms or crafting public policy. Non-legal internships, such as those in corporations, can also be highly valuable in developing core skills and providing practical experience in fields that overlap with law.

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Fall 2024 – Exploring Gap Year Opportunities

Pursuing opportunities before law school can contribute significantly to an applicant’s success and offer tremendous benefits personally, academically, and professionally. Whether you ultimately decide to pursue an opportunity before law school or go “straight through”, future applicants should consider how a timeline that includes a “gap year(s)” might enhance their application and contribute to their ultimate success as a law student!

Below is a collection of resources to assist in your decision-making!

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Pre-Law Wellness Week

Welcome to the inaugural Illinois Pre-Law Wellness Week!

Wellness is an important aspect of success in the legal profession. The American Bar Association has worked to place increasing focus on wellness for attorneys, judges, and law students through various initiatives and resources. The Well-Being Week in Law, hosted annually by the Institute for Well-Being in Law, occurs during the first week of May and is one of these initiatives. Wellness in the legal profession is a very important, therefore making wellness a priority as an undergraduate student is an important part of the pre-law journey. As we enter the heart of the application cycle and approach the busy final weeks of the fall semester, we invite you to join us for a special Wellness Week celebration with a focus on pre-law students!

The idea that wellness is an element of professionalism has received much-needed attention over the last several years. Today, there is a strong focus at many levels on ensuring that those pursuing a legal career have the tools, resources, and support they need to excel in the profession. And, you don’t have to wait until you get to law school to build a strong foundation. Learning how to take care of yourself now will pay dividends in the future. We have created this blog post and Instagram series to highlight some things you can start implementing today to help you achieve your personal wellness goals.

Follow PLAS on Instagram and join us for a week focused on well-being tips and resources for pre-law students!

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Law in Elections

As the 2024 election day officially arrives, we wanted to focus on how elections and law interrelate in the field of election law. Election law is a branch of public law that governs the democratic process, dealing with everything from the election of representatives and office holders to referendums, and most importantly, safeguarding your voting rights. Election law is a vast area dating back to the earliest points of our democratic history and continuing today. Within these broad areas, there are numerous sub-topics that attorneys in the field handle. 

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