Below is a quick update from Pre-Law Advising Services to help with your spring 2025 planning! We look forward to connecting with you soon in the new semester.
Staying Connected
Be sure to stay connected with the PLAS Office throughout the spring to stay current on prelaw events, resources, and updates!
- Pre-Law Designation: Any UIUC undergraduate student can be a designated prelaw student. A designation does not require any specific graduation or academic requirement. We encourage anyone interested in pursuing law school to become designated by completing the simple online form!
- Pre-Law Listserv: Sign-up to the prelaw listserv to receive the Monthly Mail and special communications on unique opportunities.
- PLAS Calendar: Be sure to check the PLAS calendar for upcoming prelaw related workshops and special events both on campus and beyond!
- Instagram! Instagram (@uiucprelaw) is a great way to engage with the office and also stay connected to all that is happening related to prelaw on campus!
Getting Started with Pre-Law 101…
If you are a freshman or sophomore our Pre-Law 101 Workshop is the perfect place to start your pre-law journey. We offer the Pre-Law 101 workshop multiple times throughout the semester. After attending the in-person session, you will gain access to multiple on-demand workshops on a wide-range of topics. View a list of upcoming in-person dates on the PLAS calendar!
Mark Your Calendars
Below are details on some of our upcoming special events this spring!
The LSAT Jumpstart program is a series of workshops hosted annually by the Pre-Law Advising Services office to support students’ LSAT preparation. This program is primarily designed for students (and alumni) planning to sit for an LSAT in the upcoming 4-12 months. This program provides an excellent foundation for beginning LSAT study and learning about various LSAT resources available to prospective law students. Register online by January 27!
The Pre-Law Leadership Summit is an initiative of the Pre-Law Advisory Council. It is a unique opportunity for pre-law leaders to share their perspectives and upcoming plans and receive updates from PLAS. Forty-five members of the pre-law community are eligible to attend including representatives from each of the prelaw student organizations as well as selected At-Large representatives from the prelaw student community. Visit the PLAS website learn more and to register by February 10!
Illinois Pre-Law Day is a collaborative effort between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of Illinois Chicago, and the University of Illinois Springfield pre-law advising offices. It provides a unique opportunity for pre-law students at each campus to network, learn about law school, and gain invaluable insights into the legal profession and the law admissions process. Visit the Pre-Law Day website to learn more. Applications for Pre-Law Day will open in late February.
Stay Tuned!
- Later this spring applications will open for the 25-26 Pre-Law Advisory Council!
- Mark your calendars for the 2025 Illinois Law School Fair on September 16, 2025!
Law Admissions Updates
During the 23-24 Application Cycle we were very proud to support a talented and successful group of students and alumni! 90% of senior applicants received offers of admission to law school last year, beginning first year at law schools across the country this past fall. We encourage you to check-out our Law School Insider series to gain insights about their first year of law school!
2024 -2025 Application Cycle
The 2024-2025 law application cycle is shaping up to be exceptionally competitive, with data currently showing an approximate 20% increase in applicants this cycle alone. This year a strong application strategy is critical for success, particularly if applying late in the application cycle (February and after). The good news – we are here to help!
- For those still planning to submit applications – be sure to schedule an advising appointment with the PLAS Office to create a unique strategy to help enhance your success! If you are still awaiting LSAT scores and have yet to submit an application, we strongly encourage you to set-up an advising appointment to develop a strategy and plan with an application expert!
- For those who have submitted applications – managing your post submission process and waiting on decisions can be daunting! Don’t worry – we have many resources available through the PLAS Canvas page to support this phase of the applications process, including on-demand webinars related to LOCIs, managing the waitlist, and considering offers. Be sure to review the PLAS Application Planner and stay connect with PLAS as well through advising appointments as you begin receiving application decisions!
Be sure to stay tuned for the annual Law School Scholarships panel in February to learn firsthand perspectives about scholarship offers and how to assess them!
2025-2026 Application Cyle
The spring semester represents our cross-over period where we begin actively advising those who are applying to law school in the upcoming cycle while also advising those in the current one. There are many resources available to help support you as you begin planning for next cycle including the following:
- LSAT Jumpstart Mini Camp | January 28 & 29
- Application Roadmap Workshop | This is the foundational workshop for anyone planning to apply to law school in an upcoming cycle. This workshop will be offered on multiple dates in Spring 2025.
- PLAS Canvas Page & Application Planner | The Canvas page provides a wide-range of application resources, including the 24 – month guide to applying to law school.
- 2025-2026 Application Bulletin Listserv | In late spring we will begin our monthly Application Bulletin for the 25-26 application cycle. You can begin signing up now to join the listserv.
Our Expertise, Your Success
Whatever your phase in the pre-law journey we are excited to connect with you this semester and support you on your road to success!
Learn more about Pre-Law Advising Services at Illinois online at prelaw.illinois.edu!
