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Welcome March!

As we get one step further into the spring semester, be sure to look at what pre-law events are happening in March!

Leadership in Law

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!

Alumni Attorney Talks | Renee Pabalate

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.

Law School Insider: Reflections from the First Semester of Law School

As law students move through each semester of their law school journey, they learn and experience new things. We asked some of our newest Illini law students to share reflections about their first semester of law school.

Read on to hear what they have to share!

If you want to see what your fellow Illini had to share after the first few weeks of law school, click here.

Law Admissions Update – The State of the Cycle

Below please find some updates regarding the current 2024-2025 Application Cycle, as well as a few highlights celebrating the success of students who applied during the previous 2023-2024 Admissions Cycle!

February Snapshot

Welcome February!

As we get one step further into the spring semester, be sure to look at what pre-law events are happening in February!

Spring 2025 Semester Preview

Below is a quick update from Pre-Law Advising Services to help with your spring 2025 planning! We look forward to connecting with you soon in the new semester.

Alumni Attorney Talks | Nathan Handegan

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.

January Snapshot

Happy New Year Illini! We are looking forward to an incredible spring semester!

Below, please see a list of important dates, upcoming events, and reminders for January 2025 and the beginning of the spring semester!

Alumni Attorney Talks | Sean Birt

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.