We have some BIG events coming up! Take a look.
Pre-Law Events–Our Fall Event Calendar is posted! Here’s a preview of what’s coming up.
Perfecting Your Personal Statement and Resume for Law School–TODAY, Monday, Sept.17, 4-5pm, 514 IUB. The personal statement is one of the most difficult yet powerful elements of the law school application. Join us for this workshop, which will cover what the personal statement is, how to prepare for writing it, and some tips and suggestions for making it reflect an applicant’s strengths. We will also discuss how the personal statement and resume can complement each other to create a stronger law school application.
Law School Admissions Panel–Tuesday, Sept. 25, 7:00 pm in 1002 Lincoln Hall. Are you wondering what law school admissions professionals really look for in an applicant? How do they weigh LSAT scores, grades, or work experience? What gets their attention–and what would make them deny someone? Join us for this expert law school admissions panel to discover this and more. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. This is a must-see event for anyone considering applying to law school!
Panelists include admissions deans and professionals from the following schools:
- Columbia Law School
- Indiana University–Maurer School of Law
- Northern Illinois University College of Law
- University of Illinois College of Law
- University of Wisconsin Law School
Law School Fair–Wednesday, Sept. 26, 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the ARC (201 E. Peabody Drive) It’s the biggest pre-law event of the year as 110 law schools visit campus to meet all who are interested in applying to law school. Learn about law schools, scholarships, and the application process while meeting the people who will be reading your law school applications. Application fee waivers and other freebies will be available. Stop by or stay the whole time! This event is free and open to the public. For more information click here to visit our website. No registration required.
Emory Law Interviews–Wednesday, Sept. 26, 3:00-5:00 pm, 504 Illini Union Bookstore Building. These are not formal interviews, but an opportunity for you to learn more about the programs offered at Emory Law, to discuss the law school admissions process in general, and to get all of your questions answered. If you would like to schedule an appointment, sign up for a time slot here: Emory Law Sign Up. Please be sure to bring a copy of your resume during your time slot. Click here to learn more about Emory Law.
Law School Events–Pre-Law students are invited!
Constitution Day 2018–TODAY, Sept. 17, at 7 pm in Lincoln Hall. Tolerance Means Dialogue: Religious Liberty and the Culture War over LGBT Rights: Can University Students Make a Difference? This moderated dialogue is open to the public. Click here for more details.
The Kavanaugh Nomination and the Future of the Supreme Court–Sept. 18, 12:00-1:15 pm in the Law Building Max L. Rowe Auditorium. Panelists include Dean Vikram Amar, Andrew Leipold, Jason Mazzone, and Arden Rowell. Click here for more details.
Career Center Events—Click here to visit the Career Center’s website for more information or to register for these sessions.
- Finding & Applying to Federal Government Jobs–Sept. 17, 3-4 pm, TCC Conference Room
- Finding an Internship–Sept. 18, 5-6 pm, TCC Conference Room
- Resume/Cover Letter/Linked In Reviews
- Sept. 17, 2-4:30 pm TCC Resource Center; 5-7:30pm Ikenberry Commons
- Sept. 18, 2-4:30pm TCC Resource Center; 5-7:30pm BrewLab Coffee Shop
- Sept 19, 2-4:30pm TCC Resource Center; 5-7:30pm BrewLab Coffee Shop
- Sept. 20, 2-4:30pm TCC Resource Center
- Creating Your Powerful Cover Letter
- Sept. 17, 4-5pm, TCC Conference Room
- Creating Your Powerful Resume
- Sept. 17, 5-6 pm, TCC Conference Room
- Making Your Major Decision–Sept. 19, 3-4 pm, TCC Conference Room
- Careers Seen on TV–Sept. 19 from 12-1 pm, TCC Interview Suite Room 213. Enjoy lunch and hear from professionals in law, film, HR, and more! Panelists include: Elly Peirson, Federal Prosecutor, Assistant U.S. Attorney at United States Attorneys Office Ronda Holliman, Associate Judge, 6th Judicial Court, U.S. Department of Justice Jessica Embleton, Talent Acquisition Partner, Carle Human Resources Lisa Rogers, Talent Acquisition Partner, Carle Human Resources Ryan Reid, Director of Sports & Special Events/Director of Champaign County Film Office, Visit Champaign County
Scholarships
THE ILLINOIS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS: Application Deadline October 13!
Diverse and welcoming, The Illinois Club draws its membership from all areas of the University as well as the surrounding community. Since 1915, The Illinois Club has provided financial support to worthy undergraduate students. This year, we will be giving out the following scholarships:
- Make-A-Difference Awards of $3,000
- A Global Focus Award of $3,000
- A Humanities Award of $3,000
- Isabelle Purnell Education Awards of $3,000 • The Judith Life Ikenberry Fine Arts Award of $5,500
General Eligibility: You must be an undergraduate, have earned at least 60 credit hours by the beginning of the Spring 2019 semester, and graduate no earlier than December 2019 to apply. A minimum GPA of 2.75 at both the time of application and winning of award is also required.
For more information about the individual awards, go to http://go.illinois.edu/TICScholarship.
Interested in more scholarships? PLAS has collected information on over 200 scholarships–for both undergrads and incoming law students–on our Scholarships Spreadsheet over on our Pre-Law Compass page. It’s a wide variety of scholarships based on everything from being left-handed to making a video to tweeting, and deadlines vary, so check it out!
Internships
David F. Prindable Undergraduate PAID Internship at the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities (IPRH): Communications and Undergraduate Outreach: Applications DUE Friday, September 28!
Undergraduate majors in humanities disciplines are invited to apply for a paid internship in communications and undergraduate outreach at the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities (IPRH), the campus humanities hub. The successful candidate will assist IPRH with its communications strategy, particularly its email communications and social-media presence, in addition to serving as a IPRH’s undergraduate liaison and chief strategist on undergraduate engagement. This position is funded thanks to a generous gift from David F. Prindable.
To be considered for this internship, candidates must possess strong writing and communications skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and an investigative mind. A broad interest in the humanities is preferred.
The position commences October 15, 2018 and ends May 15, 2019. The Prindable intern will work approximately two to three hours per week, for 24 weeks, at the rate of $15.75 per hour (up to $1,000 per year). There is flexibility regarding the hours to be worked.
To apply, please email a one-page letter of interest, a resume, and a list of three references (academic or non-academic, so long as they can speak to your skills and work ethic; at least one referee should be able to comment on your writing skills) to iprh@illinois.edu by September 28 with “Prindable Internship” in the subject line. Letters may be addressed and questions directed to IPRH Deputy Director, Nancy Castro (ncastro@illinois.edu).
The Office of Undergraduate Research is Hiring a PAID Graphic Design Intern
Graphic Design Intern: The Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research is seeking a motivated and experienced undergraduate student to assist with creating innovative and visually impactful graphics for the office. The graphic design intern will be expected to work from 5 – 10 hours per week (workstation and required software will be provided). This is a PAID internship at $12/hour. Federal Work Study designation is required.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with layout, design, and production of flyers, digital/web graphics, office brochures, and other print/digital resources, consistent with current office branding.
- Assist with converting digital assets to web-ready formats.
- Assist with other projects as needed.
For a full description of the position, including the required experiences and qualifications and information on how to apply, please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OURintern
Interested in other internships? It’s NOT too early to start looking for spring/summer internships today! We post internships on our blog and our Facebook page. Check out this blog post for a plan on how to start finding spring and summer internships this fall.
Now is a great time to check out–or join–all of our pre-law resources! Click the links to explore. You can also search this blog for posts about the LSAT, law school applications, resumes, internships, and more!
