Continue reading Alumni Attorney Talks | Gillian Nichols-SmithAlumni Attorney Talks is a virtual series that aims to provide prospective law students with helpful insights about attending law school and pursuing a legal career. This series features interviews with University of Illinois alumni working in a variety of diverse settings within the legal profession.
Month: May 2025
2024-2025 Pre-Law Year In Review

The 2024 – 2025 academic year was busy and filled with many successes and inevitable challenges, including a highly competitive admissions cycle. We are proud of the determination, resilience, and accomplishments of all our Illini pre-law students and alumni this year!
We thank our UIUC pre-law student & alumni leaders, law expert volunteers, and all those who helped support our over 2000 pre-law Illini this academic year!
Read below for some highlights from this year!
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A Good Lawyer is a Healthy Lawyer
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this week (May 5-9) is Well-Being in Law Week. Hosted by the Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL), Well-Being in Law Week aims to raise awareness, provide tools, and resources to establish well-being as a defining feature of professional success in the legal profession.
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Welcome May!
The end of the school year is nearly here! As you wrap up your end-of-semester obligations and look to the summer, check the blog regularly for updates and new information, including summer programs, updates, and tips!
We hope you have a successful end to the semester and a wonderful start to your summer! Be sure to stay in touch with any questions you may have!
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