Welcome August!
We can’t wait for everyone to return to school! Be sure to read about this month’s pre-law opportunities before you head back to school later this month.
August 1: 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.
August 1: POST-GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY: Illinois JusticeCorps Fellows | Applications open. Apply as soon as possible. Position start date of September 2, 2025. To learn more and apply, click here.
August 1, 8, 22 & 29: Loyola University Chicago School of Law – Law School Tours | For more information, click here.
August 1: University of Chicago Admissions | Info Session and Tour| For more information, click here.
August 4, 15, 18: University of Chicago Law School Self-Guided Tours | For more information, click here.
August 5: AccessLex – The Road to Zero: A Strategic Approach to Student Loan Repayment | 11:00 am, ONLINE. Click here for more information and to register.
August 5: AccessLex – 10 Things You Should Know Before Starting Law School| 12:00 pm, ONLINE. Click here for more information and to register.
August 5: AccessLex – Paying for Law School| 7:00 pm, ONLINE. Click here for more information and to register.
August 6: University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Tours | Various Wednesdays and Fridays. Walk-Ins Not Allowed. For more information, click here.
August 6: August LSAT Begins – Best wishes to all Illini taking the LSAT this week!
August 12: University of Chicago Admissions | JD/MBA Info Session| For more information, click here.
August 14: AccessLex – Choosing a Law School| 7:00 pm, ONLINE. Click here for more information and to register.
August 14: Jacksonville University College of Law Virtual Information Session | 5:00 pm (Central) / 6:00 pm (Eastern), ONLINE. For more information and to register, click here.
August 14: National & International Scholarships Luce Scholars Information Session | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, ONLINE. For more information and to register, click here.
SAVE THE DATE! Pre-Law Student Org Preview Nite on September 3 | In-Person | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Gregory Hall 100. Click here for additional information.
Calling all transfer students!
Pre-Law Advising Services is hosting a special information session just for you! Attend this event to meet the PLAS team, learn about being pre-law at Illinois, and meet other pre-law transfer students, including upper-level students!
To learn more, click here.
August 19: AccessLex – Projecting Your Law School Return on Investment| 2:00 pm, ONLINE. Click here for more information and to register.
August 20: University of Chicago Admissions | Monthly Webinar| For more information, click here.
August 21: DEADLINE! Last Day to Register for the October LSAT is today! To learn more, click here.
August 25: First day of class! Welcome!
August 26: AccessLex – Personal Finance for First-Generation Students | 7:00 pm, ONLINE. Click here for more information and to register.
August 25: APPLICATIONS OPEN! Apply for the Pre-Law Advisory Council Class of 2029 Representative Position | For more information and to apply, please click here.
August 28: National & International Scholarships Gilman Scholarship Information Session | 3:30 – 4:30 pm, TBD. For more information and to register, click here.
Save the Date! September 4: Research Park Block Party – Research Park’s annual Block Party fosters relationships between students and employers through an informal, career fair-like setting. Students are invited to come as they are for networking, lawn games, and pizza. Registration will be available soon on Handshake. To learn more, click here.
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!
August Tips | Application Planner
Recommended action items for Illini planning to apply to law school during the 2025-2026 application cycle!
Action Item One: Get the Credential Assembly Service subscription.
Action Item Two: Ready your resume.
Action Item Three: Identify potential recommenders.
Check out the most recent Application Cycle Bulletin to read more!
