Scroll down for info about this week’s visit from Nicole Vilches, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law Assistant Dean for Admissions, an update about the June LSAT, the Chicagoland Law Fair on March 26, Illinois in Washington and more!
PLAS Events and Information
Chicago-Kent College of Law presents: Building Relationships with Law Schools this Wednesday, March 11, from 5-6 pm in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building
Whether students are meeting law admissions staff at a fair, visiting during an open house, or working with admissions offices to maximize their aid, building relationships with law admissions professionals is critical before, during, and after admission to law school. Nicole Vilches, Assistant Dean for Admissions at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, will share the secrets to developing strong relationships with admissions professionals. Pre-law students at every level will gain valuable insight at this workshop.
June LSAT Update
Are you planning on taking the LSAT this June? Registration is open and spots are beginning to fill. LSAC tells us that one Chicago LSAT Test Center, Loyola-Chicago, is already full. Consequently, if you know you are taking the June LSAT but haven’t registered yet, you should do that ASAP. For more information and to register, go here.
Campus Events and Information
The Illinois Leadership Center presents Ignite, a workshop to develop skill in leading change and understanding systems thinking, on March 14 from 10:00 am – 5:45 pm. For more information and to register, visit their website here.
Career Center Workshops
Unless otherwise indicated, all Career Center events will be held at the Career Center, 715 S. Wright Street. For more information or to register for any of these programs, go here.
- Selling Your LAS Degree (Social Sciences) at the All-Campus Career Fair, March 9, 1022 Lincoln Hall, 6-7pm
- Selling Your LAS Degree (Humanities) at the All-Campus Career Fair, March 10, 1022 Lincoln Hall, 6-7pm
- Creating Powerful Cover Letters and Resumes, March 10, 5-6pm.
- Selling Your LAS Degree (Sciences) at the All-Campus Career Fair, March 11, 1022 Lincoln Hall, 6-7pm
- Utilizing Your Strengths to Plan Your Career, March 11 5:30-7pm, Illini Union 406
- Finding an Internship, March 12, 6-7 pm.
Remember — the All Campus Career Fair is next Wednesday, March 18, 12-4pm, at the ARC!
Illinois in Washington – Spend Fall Interning and Taking Classes in Washington, DC!
Fall is the best time to come to Washington – lovely weather and less competition for internships. Plus you can apply for internships over summer instead of during the school year!
Illinois in Washington is an academic internship program open to all Illinois undergraduates. Students live in Washington, DC, for a semester, intern 4 days a week and take U of I classes. Students intern in a range of positions from nonprofits and government agencies to think tanks and consulting firms.
For more information on IIW and our application, see our website and check out our Facebook page. For views from students, visit our blog. If you have any questions, please email Susan Halebsky Dimock, PhD, Interim Director, Illinois in Washington, at sdimock@illinois.edu. We look forward to your applications. Fall 2015 Application Deadline: April 1.
Off Campus Event
Chicagoland Law Fair: Thursday, March 26, 6-8:30pm
Harold Washington Library, Multipurpose Rooms A & B
Lower Level, 400 South State Street, Chicago
Hosted by Chicagoland Law Schools:
This event is sponsored by the Chicagoland law schools. It is designed to help prospective law students assess whether law school is the right choice for them. The program presenters will provide information about the legal market and the application process. The structure is similar to large regional law fairs but the intent is that with a smaller group of law schools, participants in the program will enjoy a more intimate setting.
Schedule of Events
6:00 – 6:30 p.m. The Future of the Chicago Legal Market
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Hot Topics for Law School Applicants
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Law School Fair: Meet with representatives from seven Chicagoland law schools
Registration is required on or before Monday, March 16, 2015. For more information and to register, go here.
