Senior pre-law students have experienced so much in their time at the University of Illinois and love to share their perspectives with students in their first semesters of study. There is so much to learn from those who are currently where you see yourself in a few years. Senior students can provide guidance, wisdom, and also caution to avoid the mistakes that they made in the past. Continue reading to gain knowledge from student members of the Pre-Law Advisory Council who graciously shared their experiences as pre-law students.
Alumni 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.
It’s time to get excited about Spring courses! Each semester, we receive many questions from pre-law students regarding courses helpful in preparation for law school. Each semester Pre-Law Advising creates resources with suggested classes that 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. Additionally, pre-law students should consider courses in topics that will help foster knowledge in topics helpful to learning law, such as business, history, technology, and more! Finally, students should also focus on developing skill sets in areas that will support future success in law school and the legal profession, including personal development.
Recommended courses have been arranged into two resources:
General Pre-Law Course Recommendations (relevant for all majors and minors)
Major/Minor Specific Pre-Law Course Recommendations (most relevant for specific majors and minors)
The general recommended course lists include classes from many disciplines that might serve one or more of the goals articulated above. The major/minor specific course list includes additional courses for those in specific majors and minors and may not be as generally applicable to all. We encourage you to explore both charts, particularly through departments that offer courses in areas you would like to further explore!
Alumni 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.
