Welcome November!
As the fall semester is in full swing, be sure to take advantage of the various pre-law events happening in November!
November 1: APPtitude Pre-Law Program | Applications Open! Click here to learn more and apply.
November 1: I Am Ready – Law Admission Readiness Program | Applications Open! Click here to learn more and apply.
November 1: APPLICATIONS OPEN for the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program |To learn more about the Program, click here.
November 2: CLEO The Road to Law School |9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Online. Click here for additional information. Co-hosted by the University of Illinois College of Law.
November 2: CLEO Jumpstart the LSAT | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Online. Click here for additional information. Co-hosted by the University of Illinois College of Law.
November 4: DEADLINE Truman Scholarship Application | Click here for additional information.
November 5: Election Day
November 5: Counseling Center – How to Take Care of Yourself Best When Politically Stressed | 7:00 pm, La Casa 116. For additional information, click here.
November 6: AccessLex – Applying to Law School: A Strategic Approach For Underrepresented Students Webinar | 2:00 pm, click here for additional information.
November 6: Career Center: Mastering the Elevator Pitch and Networking | 5:00 pm In Person at 715 S. Wright Street, Room 107. To learn more, click here.
November 6 – 9: November LSAT Test Days – Best wishes to those taking the LSAT!
November 7: AccessLex – The Road to Zero: A Strategic Approach to Student Loan Repayment Webinar | 11:00 am, click here for additional information.
November 7: Counseling Center – Skill-Building Workshop: Perfectionism (1/2) | 4:00 – 5:00 pm, location provided upon registration. For more information, click here.
November 8: Phi Delta Phi presents Harvard Law J.D. Admissions Virtual Q&A | 11:30 am – 12:15 pm via Zoom. To learn more and register, click here.
November 8: LAS Wellness Check-In Day | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Lincoln Hall First Floor. For additional information, click here.
November 9: Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s First-Generation Pre-Law Conference | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, click here for additional information and to register.
November 11: LAST DAY TO APPLY for the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award, Office of the Illinois Secretary of State| For more information and to apply, click here.
November 11: Unlock Your Potential: How Research Can Boost Your Future Workshop | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, Natural History Building, Room 2079. For more information and to register, click here.
November 14: Unlock Your Potential: How Research Can Boost Your Future Workshop | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, Psychology Building, Room 23. For more information and to register, click here.
November 14: PLAS Event: Pre-Law 101 Workshop | 4:00 – 5:00 pm, via Zoom. For more information, click here.
November 14: LSAC Digital Law School Forum — JD-focused | 4:00 – 7:00 pm, ONLINE. To learn more, click here.
November 14: Counseling Center – Skill-Building Workshop: Perfectionism (2/2) | 4:00 – 5:00 pm, location provided upon registration. For more information, click here.
November 16: Chicago-Kent College of Law Fall Open House | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Hybrid. In-person and virtual options are available. To learn more and register, click here.
November 19: PLAS Event: Exploring Gap Year Opportunities | 4:00 – 5:00 pm, via Zoom. Click here for more information.
November 19: AccessLex – Paying for Law School Webinar | 2:00 pm, click here for additional information.
November 20: DEADLINE to apply for I Am Ready and APPtitude programs!
November 20: DEADLINE to apply for I Am Ready and APPtitude programs!
November 20: Illinois College of Law – Financial Planning for Law School: Scholarships, Grants, and Loan Management (Session 1) | 1:00 pm, click here for more information and to register.
November 23 – December 1: UIUC Fall Break
November 21: Patent and Intellectual Property Law Panel | 5:30 – 7:00 pm Central (6:30 – 8:00 pm Eastern) ONLINE. Click here for additional information and to register.
November 26: AccessLex – Your Public Service Loan Forgiveness Action Plan Webinar | 7:00 pm, click here for additional information.
November 27: November LSAT Scores Released
November 28: SIGN UP FOR LSAT STUDY GROUPS | Geared toward applicants planning to take the January or February 2025 LSAT. Please complete this form by Monday, December 2 at 11:59 pm.
Looking for Scholarship Opportunities?
AccessLex hosts a robust scholarship databank for aspiring, incoming, and returning law students. We encourage you to bookmark the page and return to it regularly for new opportunities! Every little bit helps!
November Tips | Application Planner
Recommended action items for Illini planning to apply to law school during the 2024-2025 application cycle!
Action Item One: Obtain your Final LSAT Score or Sit Again
Action Item Two: Work on Personal Statement and Essays
Action Item Three: Work on Applications in CAS & confirm any outstanding questions re applications with schools.
Check out the most recent Application Cycle Bulletin for more details and tips for the application cycle!
