THE LAW SCHOOL FAIR IS THIS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 10:00AM – 2:00PM AT THE ARC! SCROLL DOWN FOR LOTS OF INFORMATION AND TIPS!
Law School Admission Panel – Tuesday, September 25, 7pm, 1002 Lincoln Hall
Join us for this panel as we hear from experts in law school admissions. What happens after you submit an application? What do they really look for in a candidate? What do they love and hate to see in a personal statement? What can applicants expect during an interview? How can applicants build effective relationships with admissions staff? Get all of your questions answered from this panel of admissions professionals with a vast array of experience. Panelists include admissions deans and professionals from the following law 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
No registration necessary. Bring your questions!
The Law School Fair is THIS Wednesday, September 26, 10am-2pm at the ARC, 201 E. Peabody. We are looking forward to seeing many of you there!
Join us as over 100 law schools visit campus to meet with prospective students. Gather information about law schools, talk with admissions professionals about their schools, collect some fun freebies and law school application fee waivers. This event is FREE and open to the public. Dress is business casual. For more information, including a list of law schools attending the fair, visit our website. You can also scroll down for some tips and suggestions to get the most out of this opportunity. See you at the fair! No registration is required.
Emory Law Interviews – Wednesday, September 26, 3-5pm – After the Law School Fair
Emory Law will be conducting individual interviews on Wednesday, September 26th from 3:00 to 5:00pm. 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.
Four Things to Do Before the Law School Fair
Here are a few things to do before to get the most of out of the Law School Fair.
- Look at the Schools’ Websites and Do Some Background Research
- Have specific questions for the admissions representatives that are coming to campus. Most basic questions can be answered by simply looking at the website (GPAs, LSAT scores, where their graduates work, professors, etc).
- Example questions to ask: where do students typically work after their first year summer? What is the school environment like? Are there study groups or other academic resources available? What do students do in their free time? How many students are involved in clubs and activities? What is the most popular class at the law school?
- Have an Elevator Pitch Ready
- What’s an elevator pitch? It is a 30 second introductory speech about yourself.
- The elevator pitch should start out by telling the representative your name, your hometown, your major, when you are applying to law school, and why you are interested in that specific law school. The law schools want to get to know you, so you should tell them a little about yourself.
- Don’t read off the speech, consider it the beginning of a conversation.
- Get Your Outfit Ready
- Dress is business causal for the event.
- Men – A dress shirt, dress pants, and a tie are appropriate. No suit coat is needed.
- Women – A dress shirt, blouse, or sweater, and dress pants or a skirt are appropriate.
- Things to Bring With to the Event
- A list of schools you want to talk to and why you are interested in those law schools.
- A notebook and pencil. If you are impressed with a school or want to remember a specific detail about a conversation, it is best to write it down right away.
- No need to bring a resume – most law schools will not accept resumes at this event.
Opportunities at the College of Law
Volunteer/Mock Jurors Needed!
The Fundamentals of Trial Advocacy Course students at the UIUC College of Law will be doing their openings October 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10. The College of Law needs volunteers to serve as mock jurors for this class. This is a great opportunity for pre-law students to observe a law school class and learn something about our trial system. Opening statements would begin at 6pm so all participants are asked to arrive no later than 5:45pm. Volunteers can expect each session to last approximately 2.5 hours. Refreshments/snacks will be served to participants. Interested mock jurors should contact Thanin Stewart, UIUC College of Law, Visiting Law Associate at tostewa2@illinois.edu.
Campus Events
Career Center Events—Click here to visit the Career Center’s website for more information or to register for these sessions.
- Finding an Internship–Sept. 25, 5-6 pm, TCC Conference Room
- Resume/Cover Letter/Linked In Reviews
- Sept. 24, 2-4:30 pm TCC Resource Center; 5-7:30pm Ikenberry Commons
- Sept. 25, 2-4:30pm TCC Resource Center; 5-7:30pm BrewLab Coffee Shop
- Sept 26, 2-4:30pm TCC Resource Center; 5-7:30pm BrewLab Coffee Shop
- Sept. 27, 2-4:30pm TCC Resource Center
- Making Your Major Decision–Sept. 25, 5-6 pm, SDRP 2005
- Global Careers: Japan — Sept. 28, 4-5:30pm, TCC Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 East Green Street
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 THIS 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.
