Welcome July!
Below please see a list of important dates, upcoming events, and reminders for July 2024!
July 1: Application Deadline! The Harvard Junior Deferral Program: Application is today! To learn more and apply, click here.
July 2: Save the Date! The 2024 Law School Fair will take place on Thursday, October 1! The law fair will be held at the Illini Union (1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL) from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. For additional information about this opportunity, click here.
July 2: Access Lex | 10 Things You Should Know Before Starting Law School webinar at 2:00 pm (CT). To learn more, click here.
July 4: Independence Day and University Holiday (offices closed/no classes)
July 5: Seeking Scholarships? There are many scholarships available for aspiring law students. Check out the Access Lex Database for upcoming opportunities!
July 9: PLAS Workshop: Application Roadmap at 4:00 pm. Click here for additional information.
July 9: American Constitution Society National Supreme Court Review (2023-2024) ONLINE 2:00 – 3:30 pm. To learn more, click here.
July 10: Access Lex | Paying for Law School webinar at 11:00 am (CT). To learn more, click here.
July 11: Access Lex | The Road to Zero: A Strategic Approach to Student Loan Repayment webinar at 7:00 pm (CT). To learn more, click here.
July 13: Washington, D.C. LSAC Law School Forum: Consider attending the in-person law school fair at the JW Marriott, Washington DC from 10:00 am – to 4:00 pm ET. To learn more, click here.
July 13 – July 14: CLEO 1L Prep – Attitude Is Essential (AIE) Seminar for Fall ’24 first-year law students. Click here to register. Can’t make the July dates? AIE will also be offered on August 3 & 4.
July 17: University of Chicago Law Admissions | Monthly Webinar at 5:00 pm. To learn more, click here.
July 18: Access Lex | Applying to Law School: A Strategic Approach for Underrepresented Students webinar at 11:00 am (CT). To learn more, click here.
July 18: Roosevelt University – Paralegal Studies Program | Online Information Session 6:00 – 7:00 pm (CT). To learn more, click here.
July 19: University of Chicago Law Admissions | Prospective Student Info Session and Campus Tour 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. To learn more, click here.
July 23: LSAT Registration Deadline! Last day to register for the September 2024 LSAT. Visit LSAC to register. Prices have increased! The LSAT is now $238 (up from $222).
July 23: Access Lex | An Introduction to Personal Finance for First-Generation Students webinar at 7:00 pm (CT). To learn more, click here.
July Tips | Application Planner
Recommended action items for Illini planning to apply to law school during the 2024-2025 application cycle!
Action Item One: Create your law school application timeline using this template found on the PLAS Canvas page.
Action Item Two: Evaluate your law school application resume. Set up a document review appointment with PLAS to refine your resume and tailor it specifically to your law applications.
Action Item Three: Confirm your timeline and plan to register and pay for the Credential Assembly Service. Learn more by clicking here.
