Welcome August!
We are looking forward to welcoming you back to campus later this month! As you prepare for the semester, be sure to take advantage of the various pre-law events happening in August!
August 1: APPLICATIONS OPEN! Apply for the Pre-Law Advisory Council Class of 2028 Representatives for more information and to apply, please click here.
August 7: August LSAT Begins – Best wishes to all our students taking the LSAT this weekend!
August 8: Dive in with the Admissions Deans – Join Dean Perry of UChicago Law and Dean Deal of Stanford Law for an informal conversation about the application process. Please register in advance if you would like to attend. To register, click here.
August 11: SAVE THE DATE! Pre-Law Student Org Preview Nite on September 4 | In-Person | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Location TBD. Click here for additional information.
August 13: Access Lex | 10 Things You Should Know Before Starting Law School webinar at 11:00 am (CT). To learn more, click here.
August 13: Access Lex | Paying for Law School webinar at 2:00 pm (CT). To learn more, click here.
August 13: Dive in with the Admissions Deans – Join Dean Perry of UChicago Law and Dean Deal of Stanford Law for an informal conversation about the application process. Please register in advance if you would like to attend. To register, click here.
August 16: PLAS Workshop Application Roadmap at 11:00 am. Click here for additional information.
August 20: Dive in with the Admissions Deans – Join Dean Perry of UChicago Law and Dean Deal of Stanford Law for an informal conversation about the application process. Please register in advance if you would like to attend. To register, click here.
August 21: Access Lex | Applying to Law School: A Strategic Approach for Underrepresented Students webinar at 2:00 pm (CT). To learn more, click here.
August 22: DEADLINE! Last Day to Register for the October LSAT is today! To learn more, click here.
August 26: First day of class! Welcome!
August 27 and 28: Illinois Trial Team Info Nights |Location TBD. To learn more, follow them on Instagram.
August 29 and 30: Illinois Trial Team Workshop Nights | Location TBD. To learn more, follow them on Instagram.
August 29: Access Lex | An Introduction to Personal Finance for First-Generation Students webinar at 11:00 am (CT). To learn more, click here.
August 31 and September 1: Illinois Trial Team Try Outs | Location TBD. To learn more, follow them on Instagram.
August Tips | Application Planner
Recommended action items for Illini planning to apply to law school during the 2024-2025 application cycle!
Action Item One: Confirm LSAT testing date(s) and prioritize LSAT prep.
Action Item Two: Confirm your timeline and plan to register and pay for the Credential Assembly Service. Learn more by clicking here.
Action Item Three: Review your resume and make a document review appointment to update your resume specifically for law school applications.
- August Workshop: Application Roadmap | August 16 at 11:00 am. Click here for additional information.
