Welcome September!
As you prepare for the semester, be sure to take advantage of the various pre-law events happening in September!
September 1: ONE MONTH UNTIL THE LAW SCHOOL FAIR!
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Law Schol Fair happening on October 1!
To learn more, click here.
September 1: APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE CLASS OF 2028! Apply for the Pre-Law Advisory Council Class of 2028 Representatives for more information and to apply, please click here. The deadline for applications is
September 2: Labor Day | University Closed
September 3: SIGN UP to Volunteer at the 2024 Law School Fair | Click here for additional information.
September 4: Pre-Law RSO Preview Nite |6:00 – 7:30 pm, Gregory Hall 100. Click here for additional information.
September 4: September LSAT Begins – Best wishes to all our students taking the LSAT this week!
September 4: Access Lex | The Road to Zero: A Strategic Approach to Student Loan Repayments webinar at 7:00 pm (CT). To learn more, click here.
September 4: Wellness Event for First-Generation College Students, brought to you by the First Generation Student Initiatives, Spurlock Museum, The Black Joy Project, and McKinley Health Education Stress Management | 4:00 – 6:00 pm. To learn more, click here.
September 8: UIUC Career Services & JC Penney SUIT UP Event | 4:00 – 8:00 pm In Person. Click here for additional information
September 9: Deadline for UG to ADD a semester course. Click here for additional information.
September 9: PLAS Workshop Drafting Your Application at 4:00 pm. Click here for additional information.
September 10: PLAS Workshop Transfer Student Information Session at 4:00 pm, IUB 514. Click here for additional information.
September 10: Illinois in Washington Information Session | 5:00 pm, 215B David Kinley Hall. Click here for additional information.
September 11: MINK Law Day | 2:30 – 6:00 pm. Click here for additional information.
September 12: Access Lex | Applying to Law School: A Strategic Approach for Underrepresented Students webinar at 7:00 pm (CT). To learn more, click here.
September 13: 2024 Vacketta-DLA Piper Lecture on the Role of Government and the Law | 12:00 – 1:00 pm. College of Law – Max L. Rowe Auditorium. Click here for additional information.
September 17: Constitution Day 2024: Celebrate with this special campus event – Brown v. Board of Education at 70: The Making of a Miracle | 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Illinois College of Law – Max L. Rowe Auditorium. Click here for additional information.
September 17: TestMasters LSAT Workshop | 6:00 pm, ONLINE. For more information, click here.
September 19: Access Lex | Choosing a Law School webinar at 11:00 am (CT). To learn more, click here.
September 20: Deadline for UG to drop POTA (1st 8 week) | To learn more, visit the UIUC Registrar’s Office by clicking here.
September 21: Chicago LSAC Law School Forum | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Click here for additional information.
September 21: Access Lex | Law School Launch Virtual Summit at 10:00 am (CT). To learn more, click here.
September 23: PLAS Presents Northwestern Law Master of Science in Law Information Session at 4:00 pm. Click here for additional information.
September 24: PLAS Workshop Pre-Law 101 at 4:00 pm. Click here for additional information.
September 25: Access Lex | Paying for Law School at 7:00 pm (CT). To learn more, click here.
September 25: September LSAT Score Release Date | Questions or concerns about your score? Set up an appointment to speak to an advisor by clicking here.
September 26: DEADLINE! Today is the Last Day to Register for the November LSAT! To learn more, click here.
September 30: Division of General Studies Majors and Minors Fair | 4:00 pm, Illini Union Ballrooms A, B, C. Click here for additional information.
Looking for Scholarship Opportunities?
AccessLex hosts a robust scholarship databank for aspiring, incoming, and returning law students. We encourage you to bookmark the page and return to it regularly for new opportunities! Every little bit helps!
September Tips | Application Planner
Recommended action items for Illini planning to apply to law school during the 2024-2025 application cycle!
Action Item One: Request your transcript. You must submit transcripts from every undergraduate institution that you have attended.
Action Item Two: Mark important dates in your calendar. This can include application deadlines, early decision deadlines, open houses, seat deposit deadlines, and more.
Action Item Three: Develop a list of law schools. Check out this blog post for tips and resources on how to best research law schools.
- September Workshop: Drafting Your Application | September 9 at 4:00 pm. Click here for additional information.
