Continue reading Law School Insider | Legal WritingWelcome to Law School Insider! This newest installment of our series will feature insights from the PLAS Graduate Assistant about different aspects of the law school experience, highlighting the differences between law school and college over a variety of topics including classes, extracurriculars activities, finals, and more.
Continue reading Law School Insider | Legal ResearchWelcome to Law School Insider! This unique blog series features insights from the PLAS Graduate Assistant about different aspects of the law school experience, highlighting the differences between law school and college over a variety of topics including classes, extracurricular activities, finals, and more!
Researching law schools is a critical part of the prelaw journey. Through this process, applicants will begin to understand all the available options. With approximately 200 ABA-approved law schools in the United States, it can feel challenging to know where to start!
In this post, applicants will learn the different criteria used to explore potential law schools and learn about some of the best tools available to assist with the process.
Let’s begin!
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Continue reading Law School Insider | Summer for a Law StudentWelcome to Law School Insider! This unique series features insights from the Pre-Law Graduate Assistant about different aspects of the law school experience, highlighting the differences between law school and college over a variety of topics including classes, extracurriculars, finals, and more!
Summer can be a great time to check out a new book, series, or podcast. Whether you are relaxing by the beach, reading for pleasure, or want to binge a new show, we’ve got you covered!
Every spring we survey our students and alumni on suggested picks. Check out some old favorites and new suggestions below!
Pre-Law Summer Book Club
We invite you to join us in reading The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein this summer. Then, you are welcome to join us in early fall for a casual conversation on the book. Stay tuned for additional details!
Continue reading Summer 2024: Read, Watch, ListenThe 2023 – 2024 academic year was busy and filled with many successes! To our UIUC pre-law students and alumni, congratulations on a successful academic year and application cycle!
We thank our UIUC pre-law student & alumni leaders, law expert volunteers, and all those who helped support our over 1500 prelaw Illini this academic year!
Read below for some highlights from this year!
Continue reading 2023 – 2024 Year In Review
Continue reading Law School Insider | ExamsWelcome to Law School Insider! This newest installment of our series will feature insights from the PLAS Graduate Assistant & 2nd – year law student about different aspects of the law school experience, highlighting the differences between law school and college over a variety of topics including classes, extracurriculars, finals, and more.
In April, the American Bar Association (ABA) President, Mary Smith, will visit campus. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to connect with a national leader in the legal profession. In honor of Ms. Smith’s visit let’s take some time to learn more about the American Bar Association and why it is important to the U.S. legal system and the legal profession!
Continue reading What is the American Bar Association?To learn more about unique opportunities for pre-law students to engage with Ms. Smith during her visit, click here!
It’s time to get excited for Summer and Fall courses! Each semester we receive many questions from pre-law students regarding courses helpful in preparation for law school in advance of course registration. Pre-Law Advising has made a helpful chart with suggested classes pre-law students might find useful and interesting in planning and exploring a legal education to assist in this process.
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 different disciplines that might serve one, or more, of these goals. Take a look at the chart to find courses that are both interesting to you and will help build the necessary skills for law school.
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Every year, PLAS meets with pre-law students and law school applicants to answer the question “How do I pay for law school?”
Law school can be expensive. Paying for law school will look different than paying for an undergraduate education. With the right knowledge, tools, and support you can make this process manageable and less intimidating. And PLAS is here to help.
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