Continue reading Law Admissions Update – The State of the CycleBelow please find some updates regarding the current 2024-2025 Application Cycle, as well as a few highlights celebrating the success of students who applied during the previous 2023-2024 Admissions Cycle!
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Spring 2025 Semester Preview
Below is a quick update from Pre-Law Advising Services to help with your spring 2025 planning! We look forward to connecting with you soon in the new semester.
Continue reading Spring 2025 Semester PreviewWelcome Pre-Law Illini!
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.
Continue reading Welcome Pre-Law Illini!Reflections from Law School – Advice for Future Law Students

In a few short weeks our most recent Illini applicants will begin their law school journey. We wish all Illini beginning their legal studies this fall good luck! We know that you will succeed and make immeasurable contributions to your new academic communities.
To help in preparing during these final days before the semester, we asked past Illini currently attending law school to share their reflections on their first year of law school and advice for new Illini joining law school across the country this fall. These reflections share helpful insights for all Illini planning for their future legal education. Thanks to all our alumni for taking the time to share their thoughts!
Continue reading Reflections from Law School – Advice for Future Law StudentsWhat is the American Bar Association?
In April, the American Bar Association (ABA) President, Mary Smith, will visit campus. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to connect with a national leader in the legal profession. In honor of Ms. Smith’s visit let’s take some time to learn more about the American Bar Association and why it is important to the U.S. legal system and the legal profession!
Continue reading What is the American Bar Association?To learn more about unique opportunities for pre-law students to engage with Ms. Smith during her visit, click here!
2024 LSAT News & Resources

There are a number of upcoming changes related to the LSAT. Below is an update on these upcoming changes. Please note that we will continue to update this post as additional information is released.
Continue reading 2024 LSAT News & ResourcesDecember Tips & Resources
Congratulations! You are nearly there – the beginning of semester break and the holiday season is almost here. Below are some quick tips and recommendations as you finish up the last day of the semester and 2023 year!
Continue reading December Tips & ResourcesOctober Application Tips

October is here and that means recruitment events, LSATs, application drafting, and more! As the admission cycle continues in full swing, we wanted to provide some tips and reminders for this month for all our UIUC applicants!
Continue reading October Application TipsConstitution Day 2023
September 17, 2023
Continue reading Constitution Day 2023Constitution Day is an annual celebration of the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787. Read below to learn some fun facts about the Constitution!
Pre-Application Series: July Tips

Welcome to our pre-application tip series. July marks an important point in pre-application preparations. By July, many applicants have either recently sat for the 1st LSAT or will be doing so in the upcoming weeks while also taking other active steps to prepare for the upcoming application cycle. To assist in your efforts, below are a few tips and recommendations for this phase of the pre-application series.
Continue reading Pre-Application Series: July Tips