Welcome July!
We hope you’re having a great summer! Be sure to stay on top of all the pre-law opportunities this summer to set you up for success next school year!
Save the Date! The 2025 Law School Fair will take place on Tuesday, September 16! 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.
ON-CAMPUS JOB OPPORTUNITY UIUC Orientation Leader | Applications open now, click here for more information and to apply.
NEW! POST-GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY: AmeriCorps Holistic Advocate Position with the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office | Applications open. Apply as soon as possible. Position start date of September 2, 2025. To learn more, click here. To apply, click here.
July 1: APPLICATION DEADLINE! The Harvard Junior Deferral Program: Application is today! To learn more and apply, click here.
July 2: American Constitution Society National Supreme Court Review (2024-2025) ONLINE 2:00 – 3:30 pm. To learn more, click here.
July 4: Independence Day and University Holiday (offices closed/no classes)
July 8, 11, 15 & 25: Loyola University Chicago School of Law – Law School Tours | For more information, click here.
July 9: AccessLex – Paying for Law School | 7:00 pm, ONLINE. Click here for more information and to register.
July 9: University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Tours | Various Wednesdays and Fridays. Walk-Ins Not Allowed. For more information, click here.
July 10: PLAS Workshop: Application Roadmap at 4:00 pm. Click here for additional information.
July 11, 14, 18 & 21: In-Person Law School Tours at Chicago-Kent College of Law | For more information, click here.
July 11, 16 & 21: University of Chicago Law School Self-Guided Tours | For more information, click here.
July 12: 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 15: University of Chicago Law School Monthly Admissions Webinar | 12:00 – 1:00 pm. For more information, click here.
July 15: AccessLex – 10 Things You Should Know Before Starting Law School | 2:00 pm, ONLINE. Click here for more information and to register.
July 16: Summer 2025 Virtual Consulting Info Session by Illinois Consulting Academy | For more information and to register, click here.
July 16 – 18: Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School Pipeline to Practice Program | Click here for more information and to apply.
July 22: IU Maurer School of Law – Virtual Summer J.D. Admissions Info Session | 5:00 – 6:00 pm Central (6:00 – 7:00 pm Eastern) ONLINE. View the flyer here. To register, click here.
July 22: LSAT Registration Deadline! Last day to register for the September 2025 LSAT. Visit LSAC to register.
July 25: REGISTRATION OPEN University of Colorado Boulder Law School Mini Law School | Wednesdays, Sept 3. – Oct. 8. Registration closes on Sep. 1. Click here for more information and to register.
July 30: AccessLex – Personal Finance for First Generation Students | 2:00 PM, ONLINE. Click here for more information and to register.
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!
July Tips | Application Planner
Recommended action items for Illini planning to apply to law school during the 2025-2026 application cycle!
Action Item One: Create a general application budget.
Action Item Two: Prepare for and sit for the LSAT.
Action Item Three: Identify potential recommenders.
Check out the most recent Application Cycle Bulletin to read more!
