Greetings! We hope you’ve all enjoyed the summer break and found some opportunities for relaxation. With the fall semester fast approaching, here are some bits and pieces of information we think might be of interest. Remember, in an effort to avoid bombarding you with emails we use this blog as a virtual notice board, so please check it regularly to avoid missing out on opportunities!
LAS career services
Drop-in sessions:
Lincoln Hall (Hub)
Tuesdays – 1:00- 3:00 pm
105 Greg Hall
Tuesdays – 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Wednesdays – 1:30-3:30 pm
Thursdays – 1:30-4:30 pm
Fridays – 11:00am-Noon (resume reviews)
Upcoming Events:
Aug 21, 1:30-4 : Fall Kick-off, Special Drop-in Session with Coffee in 105 Greg Hall
Pre-Law Resources
Following are some resources for pre-law students.
- Pre-Law Advisory Council: Class of 2027 Representatives! We are looking forward to welcoming two representatives from the Class of 2027 to the 2023-2024 Pre-Law Advisory Council. Applications are due August 30 and can be accessed on our website.
- Instagram: PLAS is on Instagram @uiucprelaw! We share updates, news, events, and celebrations through our account. This is an excellent way for students to stay connected!
- Year-In-Review Highlights: We had an exciting year filled with new initiatives and renewed traditions. Our Year-In-Review highlights reel is a great way to learn more about our events, initiatives, and programs, click here to view!
- Prospective Student Video: Prospective students, current students, and family members can learn more about our office in this short introductory video: https://mediaspace.illinois.edu/media/t/1_1bcf4lx5
As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to prelaw@illinois.edu.
illinois neurodiversity initiative
HDFS 199 Academic Strategies: A 2-credit hour course for neurodivergent students to improve academic performance. Students will learn concrete strategies to get started on uninteresting work, meet deadlines, manage stress, organize information, take notes, study for tests, advocate for supports and more. Email jjkramer@illinois.edu for instructor approval.
HDFS 199 INI Independent Living Skills: This 1-credit course teaches neurodivergent students information on adulting. Learn how to plan for and prepare meals, manage your money, meet your healthcare needs, keep your spaces clean and organized, travel… all the things you need to know but no one teaches you! Email jjkramer@illinois.edu for instructor approval.
consulting opportunities
Illinois Business Consulting (IBC), Illinois Design Consulting (IDC), and EntreCorps provide excellent opportunities for students from ALL colleges to build their resumes and sharpen their skills by working on projects for real-world clients, and applications for each organization are now open!
library resources
Here are a couple of library resources you may not be aware of:
There is a food panty located in the Orange Room of the Main Library where students can grab some food to fuel up! No information is required of them, they can simply stop by and get what they need.
Students who have children of their own or help take care of them should know that children are welcomed in the library. There are Family Study Kits available to check out for use in the library that kids can play with while their caretakers study.
dates and deadlines
August 18: LAS Lift-Off for New Incoming Students
August 20: Quad Day
August 21: Classes Start
September 1: Last day to add a full semester course
September 4: Labor Day holiday–no classes