Author: Hannah Emberts

With guest authors Savannah Misius ’26 and Mia Starke ’28

Many students don’t realize that every single major and minor is acceptable for law school! With no required “pre-law” major or minor, undergraduate students are often unclear about what curricula they should declare in pursuit of attending law school. At the University of Illinois, there is an abundance of unique majors and minors that are all suitable for future success in law school.

Generally, law schools appreciate and value majors and minors that uniquely reflect applicants’ interests and long-term goals and help enhance the diversity of knowledge, professional, and academic experiences that future students will bring to the law school community.

Pre-law students are encouraged to think about how minors can help expand their knowledge in different subjects, provide different types of learning environments and communities, help develop important academic skills, and feed unique individual interests. In this blog post, we will highlight several less common minors for pre-law students available on our campus and how they can aid in an undergrad’s educational and future law school plans.

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It’s time to get excited about Summer & Fall courses! Each semester we receive many questions from pre-law students regarding courses helpful in preparation for law school. Pre-Law Advising has made a helpful chart with suggested classes pre-law students might find useful and interesting when planning and exploring a legal education.

In general, students interested in going to law school should take classes that focus on analytical and critical thinking, communication, research and writing, and when possible – legal topics of interest. The recommended course list includes classes from many disciplines that might serve one or more of these goals. Look at the chart to find courses that interest you and will help build the necessary skills for law school.

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With guest authors Elizabeth King ’26 and CJ Maples ’27

As you may have heard before, leadership is a critical skill to succeed in law school and the legal profession. The American Bar Association frequently emphasizes the importance of leadership to work effectively with clients, judges, and fellow colleagues. What exactly does leadership look like for attorneys and what opportunities exist for students to develop leadership skills before starting their careers? Read below to learn more!

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