Whether you are a returning student or are new to our campus, on behalf of the entire Pre-Law Advising Team – welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!
Being pre-law at Illinois means being part of a talented, driven, and supportive community. Our pre-law Illini past and present represent some of our most accomplished Illinois students from all different communities, backgrounds, and majors. While pre-law Illini share a common interest and goal in law school, the path to legal education will be different for each student and alumni and will be enhanced by pursuits in a vast array of curricular, extra-curricular, and professional experiences.
Being a successful future law applicant, law student, and attorney begins with being a successful undergraduate student. We hope that you will explore all that Illinois has to offer and encourage you to invest in your academic and professional experiences while pursuing your individual passions and interests. If done well, your time at Illinois will allow you to not only earn your degree and prepare you for your professional goals, but will also afford you the opportunity to invest in your own personal growth and development. Whatever unique steps lay ahead for your journey, we look forward to supporting you.
Below we have compiled some helpful information about resources and upcoming events to support you as you begin planning your semester. We look forward to connecting with you over the academic year and wish you a very successful start to the school year!
Pre-Law Information & Resources
How to Connect?
Whether you are new to pre-law or returning, make sure you stay connected with PLAS in any of the following ways:
- Instagram: Follow PLAS on Instagram and stay up-to-date!
- ListServ: Fill out this form to get added to the pre-law listserv.
- Workshops and Events: Bookmark the PLAS Calendar of Events so you never miss a relevant program!
- Advising Appointments: We are anxious to meet with you and discuss your plans and goals. Be sure to set up an individual advising session!
Upcoming Events
- August 29: Admissions Cycle Preview: Changes & Updates Panel | 4:00 pm on Zoom. To learn more and register, click here.
- September 4: Pre-Law RSO Preview Nite | 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Gregory Hall 100. To learn more, click here.
- September 9: Drafting Your Application | 4:00 pm on Zoom. To learn more and register, click here.
- September 24: Pre-Law 101 | 4:00 pm, In Person. Location TBA. To learn more and register, click here.
- October 1: 2024 Law School Fair and Law Admissions Panel | 11:00 am – 3:30 pm. Illini Union. To learn more, click here.
View more upcoming events by visiting the Pre-Law Master Calendar.
More About Us
The Pre-Law Advising Services office (PLAS) offers guidance and support to students and alumni at every stage of the pre-law journey. PLAS’s comprehensive and innovative approach helps us achieve our three-pronged mission:
- to help Illini determine if a legal career and education is the right choice,
- to offer resources and guidance that will support Illini in preparing for success during their undergraduate studies, through the law admissions process, and during the first semesters of law school, and
- to guide and support Illini applicants to success in the law admissions process.
The motto of PLAS is “Our Expertise, Your Success”. Current students are encouraged to connect with our office as early as freshman year and to utilize our resources, expertise, and unique programming throughout their undergraduate experience. Regardless of when you decide on a path to law school, PLAS is here to help and we invite you to become a member of our Illinois pre-law community.
Want to learn more about what we do? Watch the 2024-2025 Year in Review video to learn more!
Calling Class of 2028 – Seeking Advisory Council Representatives
Established in 2022, the Advisory Council serves as an important bridge between the Pre-Law Advising Services Office (PLAS) and the pre-law student and alumni community at Illinois. The Advisory Council is made up of a diverse group of pre-law students and alumni representing different colleges, majors, and stages of the pre-law journey. Together, the Council serves an important role in helping support the work of the Pre-Law Advising Services Office to enhance the resources and opportunities for all Illinois pre-law students and alumni. Learn more about the Council by clicking here.
Applications for the Class of 2028 Representatives are now open! Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
