It is that time of the year again! Registration for Summer and Fall 2023 is just around the corner! Law schools do not require any particular major or coursework. Students in ANY major can attend law school, and there are NO specifically required courses for pre-law undergrads. However, given an interest in law, we have compiled a list of suggested summer and fall courses that pre-law students may find helpful and interesting.
In general, students interested in going to law school should take classes that focus on analytical and critical thinking, communication, research and writing, and when possible – legal topics of interest. The recommended course list includes classes from many different disciplines that might serve one, or more, of these goals. Take a look at the chart to find courses that are both interesting to you and will help build the necessary skills for law school.
Please keep in mind that these lists should not be viewed as exhaustive as there are many beneficial courses offered each semester. These lists should be used to highlight courses of particular interest and give a broad overview of options.
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See what fellow Illini say are some of their favorite pre-law related courses at Illinois…
Ben Mulaomerovic
Benis currently the Class of 2025 Representative of the PLAS Advisory CouncilBen is studying Finance and Accounting. He shared the following perspectives on his favorite pre-law related courses…
FIN 241 – Fundamentals of Real Estate– Introduction to Real Estate Transactions, Property Rights & Regulation. Currently taught by practicing lawyer Scott E. Perkins who provides unique insight into the daily life of a practicing real estate lawyer and applicable real-life examples. Great foundational class for those with an initial interest in property/real estate transaction law and finance.
BADM 300 –The Legal Environment of Business – Although currently a mandatory aspect course of the business curriculum, BADM 300 is truly a fantastic introduction to corporate law and its many implications for current events, M&A, shareholder defense and so much more! The class is taught by Professor Warnick, who invests in students both inside and outside the classroom to ensure students with a particular interest in law have relevant insight into the life of a practicing corporate lawyer!
Justin Davis
Justinis currently the Class of 2023 Representative of the PLAS Advisory Council and president of UIUC Accounting Club. He shared the following perspectives on his favorite pre-law related courses…
PHIL 102 – Logic and Reasoning– It was a great introduction to applying critical thinking to a text and then writing down your analysis.
BADM 300 – The Legal Environment of Business – This was my first perspective on what laws apply to corporations. It also provided a glimpse into liability, constitutional law, and the hierarchy of federal vs state laws.
Jack McNabb
Jack is currently a pre-law student of the Class of 2023, studying Sociology and Business & Informatics. Here are his perspectives on his list of favorite pre-law related courses…
BADM 340 – Ethical Dilemmas of Business – I am currently taking this course and I have enjoyed it thus far. As the name states, this course explores some large ethical issues facing the current business world and could be valuable to students interested in business law.
Sruthi Navneetha
Sruthi is currently the At-large Representative of the PLAS Advisory Council, president of Phi Alpha Delta, and president and founder of Women In Law Pre-Law Society. She shared the following perspective on her favorite pre-law related course…
ECON 437 – Game Theory – This can really help with other pre-law-related classes as topics in this class reappear in almost even Political Science class. It also helps people think critically, which is essential to scoring well on the LSAT.
Alex Nevarez
Alex is currently the Class of 2023 Representative of the PLAS Advisory Council, president of Pre-Law Honors Society, and vice-president of Kappa Alpha Pi. These are her favorite pre-law related courses…
PHIL 103 – Logic and Reasoning QR 2 – This is the most important course I have taken because it is directly applicable to the LSAT. In this course, you learn logic, symbolic logic, and essentially a new way of thinking. This new way of thinking is directly applicable to the LSAT as there are two logic sections. Because I had already taken this course when I started LSAT studying the logic sections came easy to me because my brain already had logical thinking background.
PHIL 104 – Intro to Ethics – In this course, it is logic, ethics, and writing combined. You cover three hot topics and read from philosophers coming from both sides and then you will write a paper on who you believe is right for each topic. The material is extremely in-depth and eye-opening and it aided me in helping me create good and sound arguments. I grew as a thinker and a writer.
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Alumni Attorney Talks is a virtual series that aims to provide prospective law students with helpful insights about attending law school and pursuing a legal career. This series features interviews with University of Illinois alumni working in a variety of diverse settings within the legal profession.
MICHAEL C. ROSENBLAT
Attorney at Rosenblat Law
SPECIALIZING IN FALSE CLAIMS ACT, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, AND MILITARY JUSTICE CASES AS WELL AS HEALTH CARE INVESTIGATIONS
An important part of a law school curriculum is the hands-on, applied, experiential learning opportunities that a prospective law school offers. Law schools offer many different types of experiential learning that allow students to “practice” and develop lawyering skills before graduation. You can learn more about experiential learning from the ABA rules governing legal education. Here are a few of the common experiential learning opportunities present at law schools:
Actual/Real Client Experiential Courses
The following types of experiential courses provide students with the opportunity to work on legal matters for actual/real clients. This work is conducted under the supervision of licensed attorneys.
Clinics
A law clinic is a type of experiential learning program in which law students provide legal services to clients under the supervision of licensed attorneys. Law clinics are typically operated by law schools “in-house” or in partnership with external legal service-providing institutions. They offer students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the law while providing valuable services to the community. Law clinics typically specialize in a specific area of law ranging from immigration to housing to civil rights to family to criminal to financial to veterans’ affairs. Clinics often provide legal assistance to underserved populations, such as low-income individuals or victims of domestic violence.
Clinics are credit-earning courses that are managed by a faculty member, who is also typically the supervising attorney. Through clinics students typically attend a class session as well as conduct legal work. Students may engage in a variety of legal activities, such as conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, representing clients in court, and negotiating with opposing parties. In some states, law students enrolled in clinics may need to apply for a special student license with the Board of Bar Examiners. In Illinois, this is called a “711 License”.
Field Placements
Field placement is an experiential opportunity where law students have the opportunity to earn credit while also participating in actual client legal work. Field placements may be very similar to clinics, however, they are often taught by an adjunct faculty member who is not a full-time member of the law school faculty and may only be offered during certain semesters. Field placements are typically partnerships with existing government or legal aid offices already providing legal services within the community. In addition to the legal work conducted by students under the supervision of a licensed attorney, there is also a course component that may include lectures or regular assignments. One of the most common types of field placement courses is an externship – read more on those below!
Externships
A legal externship is an experiential learning opportunity in which law students work with practicing attorneys or judges to gain practical experience in the legal profession. Legal externships are basically credit-earning “internships”. In a legal externship, students secure a position with an organization such as a government agency or nonprofit legal aid organization working under the supervision of a licensed attorney or judge.
During the externship, students may engage in legal research, draft legal documents, attend court proceedings, participate in client meetings, and do other legal activities. Externships are credit earning and are typically unpaid, although some may be paid depending on the externship program and specific placement.
Legal externships are available in a variety of legal practice areas, including civil rights, criminal defense, corporate law, environmental law, intellectual property law, and more. Participating in a legal externship can be a valuable experience for law students, as it enables them to gain practical skills, make professional connections, earn credit hours toward their degree, and gain insight into the legal profession. Externships are very popular activities for students during the summer between 1L and 2L year, and some students will also participate in externships during the academic year.
Simulated Learning
Simulated experiential courses provide students the opportunity to develop skillsnecessary to practice law by recreating real-life legal scenarios and procedures. These courses do not provide include actual client work.
Trial Advocacy
Trial courts are courts of first review for legal issues where issues of evidence and facts are determined.
For example, in a criminal trial for murder, a prosecutor will attempt to present sufficient evidence to support a guilty verdict, asking the jury to determine if there is enough evidence (facts) to prove the defendant committed the crime of murder as the law defines murder.
Trial advocacy courses in law school are designed to teach law students the practical skills necessary to be effective advocates in a trial setting including oral advocacy, courtroom strategy, motion practice, and evidence presentation.
In trial advocacy courses, students are taught to master the art of persuasion and to develop techniques for communicating complex legal concepts to juries in a compelling and understandable manner. The curriculum also includes instruction on the principles of evidence, the rules of courtroom procedure, and the strategies and tactics of trial advocacy.
Trial advocacy courses usually include simulated trials where students are required to present opening statements, conduct direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, introduce evidence, and present closing arguments. In addition to simulations, trial advocacy courses often involve lectures, workshops, and seminars.
Moot Court
Moot court is a curricular offering in law schools that simulates appellate court proceedings. Appellate courts consider cases in which a trial court has previously issued a judgment.
For example: If a defendant was convicted of murder by a trial court, defense attorneys may choose to appeal that verdict to an appellate court.
Appellate courts consider issues of law and therefore require different procedures. Moot court allows students the opportunity to enhance legal writing, advocacy skills, legal analysis, and oral argument abilities.
Moot court involves a hypothetical case that is typically based on real legal issues. Students are provided a packet of information that simulates a trial court record and judgment. Students will research legal issues presented in the “trial court packet” and then draft a “legal brief”. Students will work in teams and consider 2-4 legal issues which they will argue in their brief supported by existing case law. Once briefs are completed, students will prepare an oral argument to present to a panel of “judges” typically comprised of law professors, practicing attorneys, or judges who represent an appellate court. Oral arguments are typically timed as in real court proceedings, and students are expected to argue convincingly, persuasively, and professionally.
Moot court classes often include an internal law school competition, however, there are many moot court competitions hosted annually each year across the country. Students may compete in these external annual competitions for credit after advancing from the internal moot court competition or having been selected through tryouts. Some students may compete in such competitions as an extracurricular activity if their law school does not have a credit-earning team.
Moot court provides law students with a valuable opportunity to develop essential advocacy skills, such as legal writing, critical thinking, legal research, public speaking, and persuasion.
Additional Simulated Courses
Law schools offer simulated courses in many different aspects of legal practice. Some common types of additional simulated courses are listed below:
Negotiation Courses
Negotiation courses teach law students the skills and techniques necessary to effectively negotiate in legal settings through hypothetical scenarios. These courses also provide students with a strong foundation in the theory and practice of negotiation, emphasizing the importance of preparation, communication, and problem-solving through regular lectures.
Negotiation courses often emphasize the importance of communication skills in negotiation, including active listening, effective questioning, and persuasive speaking. Students learn to develop and deliver persuasive arguments, build rapport with their negotiating partners, and manage emotions and conflicts that may arise during negotiations.
Negotiation courses are important as these are essential skills and knowledge for any legal practice.
Client Counseling
Client counseling is a course offered in law school that focuses on developing skills in communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building with clients. The goal of the course is to help law students become more effective in working with clients in a variety of legal contexts, such as litigation, transactional law, or alternative dispute resolution.
In client counseling courses, students learn techniques for effective communication with clients, such as active listening, empathetic response, and effective questioning. They also learn strategies for problem-solving and decision-making with clients, such as identifying the client’s goals, assessing legal risks, and evaluating potential outcomes. Client counseling courses may also cover ethical considerations in working with clients, such as confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and informed consent.
Arbitration
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in which parties agree to resolve their disputes outside of court through a neutral third party, called an arbitrator. Arbitration courses in law school focus on the principles and practices of arbitration, including the law and ethics surrounding arbitration, the process and procedures involved in arbitration, and the role of the arbitrator.
In arbitration courses, students learn the legal framework that governs arbitration, such as the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and state arbitration laws. They also learn the ethical considerations involved in serving as an arbitrator, such as avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining impartiality, and ensuring procedural fairness.
Students are also taught the procedures involved in arbitration, including the selection of arbitrators, the submission of evidence, the presentation of arguments, and the issuance of awards. They may also learn about specialized types of arbitration, such as labor arbitration or international arbitration.
March 1:NEW OPPORTUNITY! Legal Analyst at Schlichter Bogard & Denton in St. Louis, Missouri | For more information, click here.
March 1: Sign-up to work with the Division of General Studies this summer! | Deadline to apply is March 19. For more information, click here.
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March 1: February LSAT scores released.
March 1: Washington & Lee Law General Information Session |11:00 am ONLINE. For more information and to attend, click here.
March 1: Creating a Powerful Cover Letter | 5:00 pm in Career Center suite 213. For more information, click here.
March 1:Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO) series | 6:00 pm in Mumford Hall. For more information, click here.
March 2: DEADLINE! Last day to register for the April LSAT! | For more information, click here.
March 2: DEADLINE! Last day to register for Northwestern Law’s 8th Annual Pathways to the Legal Profession Conference | March 4th 11:00 am – 2:15 pm ONLINE. For more information and to register, click here.
March 2: DEADLINE! Community Impact Scholarship |For more information, click here.
March 2: AccessLex Webinar — Choosing a Law School | 11:00 am ONLINE. For more information, click here.
March 2: Michael Strautmanis, ’94 Lecture on the Role of Government and the Law | 12:00 pm at Max L. Rowe Auditorium. For more information, click here.
March 3: Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO) series | 4:00 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
March 6: Application Live for Yale Law School Launchpad Scholars Program! | For more information and to apply, click here. Registration closes June 4.
March 6: Selecting a Law School |12:00 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
March 6: Speaking Center Workshop: Building Your Elevator Pitch | 3:30 pm in Main Library 106. For more information, click here.
March 7: Law in the Lone Star State Admissions Virtual Panel | 11:00 am ONLINE. For more information, click here.
March 7:Counseling Center EVERYbody Project Workshop | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Location is given upon registration. For more information, click here.
March 7:Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO) series | 4:00 pm in Huff Hall. For more information, click here.
March 7: Finding an Internship | 5:00 pm in Career Center suite 213. For more information, click here.
March 7: Homecoming: Coping with Home Over Spring Break | 7:00 pm in Gies Success Lab in BIF Room 1041. For more information, click here.
March 7: University of Miami Law: LSAT Workshop for Prospective Students | 7:00 pm. For more information and to register, click here.
March 8:Washington & Lee Law Virtual Admissions Wednesdays | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. Take the opportunity to speak with an admission representative, a current student, or join a thematic group session every Wednesday. For more information, click here.
March 8: AccessLex Webinar — Applying to Law School | 2:00 pm ONLINE. For more information, click here.
March 9: DEADLINE! Marsala Law Group Lifelong Hobby Scholarship | For more information, click here.
March 9: Apply to be an ISTAR Tour Guide this summer! | Applications close March 20th. For more information and to apply, click here.
March 9: Student Success Workshop: Self-Care Workshop | 4:00 pm HYBRID. For more information and to register, click here.
March 10: DEADLINE! Undergraduate Research Symposium|April 27. For more information and to apply, click here.
March 14: DEADLINE! The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship | For more information, click here.
March 14: Pre-Law for Parents and Families | 12:00 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
March 14: AccessLex Webinar — Paying for Law School | 5:00 pm ONLINE. For more information, click here.
March 15: AccessLex Webinar — An Introduction to Personal Finance for First-Generation Students | 11:00 am ONLINE. To attend, click here.
March 15:Washington & Lee Law Career Q&A |11:00 am ONLINE. For more information and to attend, click here.
March 17: DEADLINE! Apply for the American Indian Law Center Summer Pre-Law Program! | For more information and to apply, click here.
March 17: DEADLINE! WID Scholar Program | For more information, click here.
March 19: DEADLINE! Apply to be a Peer Advisor with Division of General Studies! | For more information, click here.
March 20: DEADLINE! Last to apply to be an ISTAR Tour Guide! | For more information and to apply, click here.
March 20: DEADLINE! Samvid Scholarship | For more information, click here.
March 21: AccessLex Webinar — Applying to Law School: A Strategic Approach to Underrepresented Students | 7:00 pm ONLINE. For more information, click here.
March 21: Speaking Center Workshop: Nonverbal Communication for Presentations | 3:30 pm in Main Library 106. For more information and to register, click here.
March 21: You Gotta Dig a Little Deeper: Cultivating Vulnerability | 7:00 pm ISR 94 A Seminar Room A. For more information, click here.
March 22: Pre-Law 101 Session One | 4:00 pm English Building (EB) Room 160. For more information, click here.
March 22: Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO) series | 4:00 pm in Business Instructional Facility. For more information, click here.
March 22: Career Fair Preparation | 5:00 pm in Career Center suite 213. For more information, click here.
March 23: DEADLINE! Future Lawyers Scholarship | For more information, click here.
March 23: Acing Your Interview | 5:00 pm in Career Center suite 213. For more information, click here.
March 23: Student Success Workshop: Using and Creating a LinkedIn Profile | 6:00 pm on Zoom. For more information and to register, click here.
March 24: National Bar Association Corporate Law Section: Gateway to Success Scholarship | For more information, click here.
March 27: Sign up for CLEO’s ASAP (Achieving Success in the Application Process) | Applications are now open! Select from multiple dates. For more information and to apply, click here.
March 27: Freshman & Sophomores Scholarships Recruitment Information Session | 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm ONLINE. For more information, click here.
March 27:Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO) series | 6:00 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
March 28: DEADLINE! Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship | For more information, click here.
March 28:Freshman & Sophomores Scholarships Recruitment Information Session | 11:00 am – 11:30 am and 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm ONLINE. For more information, click here.
March 28: The Best of Both Worlds: Achieving Work Life Balance | 7:00 pm in 1090 Lincoln Hall. For more information, click here.
March 29:Freshman & Sophomores Scholarships Recruitment Information Session | 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm ONLINE. For more information, click here.
March 29: Pre-Law 101 Session Two | 4:00 pm English Building (EB) Room 160. For more information, click here.
March 29:Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO) series | 4:00 pm in Business Instructional Facility. For more information, click here.
March 30: DEADLINE! NextLevel Student Scholarship | For more information, click here.
March 31: Apply for “Explore Law” with Penn State Law! | June 12-15 on Zoom. Registration closes April 30. For more information and to apply, click here.
March 31: DEADLINE! Markowski-Leach Scholarship | For more information, click here.
March 31: DEADLINE! Women in Leadership Scholarship | For more information, click here.
March 31: DEADLINE! Redick Memorial Scholarship | For more information, click here.
March 31:Freshman & Sophomores Scholarships Recruitment Information Session | 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm ONLINE. For more information, click here.
Need insight on selecting a law school? Watch the videos below to hear from current law students about their experiences and advice on selecting a law school.
Don’t Miss Out! Be sure to attend the Selecting A Law SchoolWebinar on March 6 for additional insights on navigating post-application, post-admissions and the law school selection process!
What were the most important factors you considered when selecting a law school and why?
How did you organize or prioritize the list of law schools you wanted to attend from those you received offers from?
What did you find most challenging about selecting a final law school?
In what ways did you engage with your law school in reaching the decision to attend there? How did that engagement help in your decision-making process?
How did you manage the process of being waitlisted and how did it inform your ultimate decision?
What aspects of the law school community were important to you?
Alumni Attorney Talks is a virtual series that aims to provide prospective law students with helpful insights about attending law school and pursuing a legal career. This series features interviews with University of Illinois alumni working in a variety of diverse settings within the legal profession.
Judge William B. Sullivan
Cook County Circuit Court, Eleventh Judicial Subcircuit
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Law School: DePaul University College of Law
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February 1: SAVE THE DATE! Undergraduate Research Symposium|April 27. The student application to present is live, click here for more information. The application deadline is March 10, 2023.
February 1: DON’T FORGET! Sign up for TRIALS 2023 with NYU School of Law today | Click here for more information.
February 1:DEADLINE! Last Day to Register for the LSAC Digital Law School Forum | For more information, click here.
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February 1: Apply to work at the Leadership Center! | Applications are due February 6. For more information and to apply, click here.
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February 1: Washington & Lee Law Virtual Admissions Wednesdays | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. Take the opportunity to speak with an admission representative, a current student, or join a thematic group session every Wednesday. For more information, click here.
February 1: LSAT scores released.
February 1: Washington & Lee Law Group Zoom Conversations: General Information Session | 11:00 am. For more information and to attend, click here.
February 1:LSAT Jumpstart Session One: LSAT overview by LSAC| 4:30 pm. For more information, click here.
February 2: Gilman Scholarship Info Session | 3:30 in 514 IUB. For more information, click here.
February 2: AccessLex Webinar – Choosing a Law School | 5:00 pm ONLINE. For more information, click here.
February 3: DEADLINE! Last day to sign up for Barnes and Thornburg LLP Prelaw Scholars Program | For more information and to apply, click here.
February 3: Gilman Scholarship Info Session | 9am on Zoom. Additional workshop session at 3:00 pm in 514 IUB. For more information, click here.
February 3:Pre-Law 101 Session Two | 12:00 pm on Zoom. For more information and to attend, click here.
February 3:LSAC Digital Law School Forum | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm ONLINE. Register by February 1. For more information, click here. (Deadline to register is February 1)
February 4: UIC Law Open House | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm in-person and online. For more information, click here.
February 4:LSAT Jumpstart Session Two: Practice LSAT with TestMasters | 10:00 am. For more information, click here.
February 4: Princeton ReviewLiveOnline LSAT 165+ Guarantee* Course | 5:00 pm or 8:00 pm ONLINE until April 4th. For more information, click here.
February 5: Princeton ReviewLiveOnline LSAT 165+ Guarantee* Course | 8:00 am, 12:00 pm, or 2:00 pm until June 4th. For more information, click here.
February 6:DEADLINE! LSAT Study Group Sign-Ups| For more information, click here.
February 6: DEADLINE! Last day to apply to work with the Leadership Center for the 2023-2024 academic year | For more information and to apply, click here.
February 6:LSAT Jumpstart Session Three: Logic Games Workshop with TestMasters| 5:30 pm. For more information, click here.
February 7: Counseling Center In Focus Workshops | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. For more information, click here.
February 7: Finding an Internship | 5:00 pm at Career Center Suite 213. For more information, click here.
February 7: AccessLex Webinar – Applying to Law School | 7:00 pm ONLINE. For more information, click here.
February 8: Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO) series | 5:00 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
February 8: LSAT Jumpstart Session Four: Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, and Peer Perspectives | 5:30 pm. For more information, click here.
February 9: Join Asian Pre-Law Association (APLA)! | Rolling admissions for Spring 2023. For more information, click here.
February 9: AccessLex Webinar – Applying to Law School: A Strategic Approach For Underrepresented Students | 11:00 am ONLINE. For more information, click here.
February 9: Research Bites: Crafting a Successful Email to a Prospective Research Mentor | 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm in IUB 514. Additional session from 12:30 pm – 12:45 pm. For more information and to register, click here.
February 10: DEADLINE! Texting and Driving Prevention Scholarship | For more information, click here.
February 10: University of Wisconsin-Madison Pre-Law Diversity Conference and Law Fair 2023 | February 10 from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Click here to register.
February 10: UHLC Pre-Law Pipeline Program | 12:00 pm ONLINE. For more information and to attend, click here.
February 10-11:February LSAT– Best of luck to everyone taking the LSAT this weekend!
February 13: DEADLINE! Last day to register for The Illinois Leadership Center Imprint i-Program! | To register, click here.
February 13: Princeton ReviewLiveOnline LSAT 165+ Guarantee* Course | 8:00 am, 11:00 am, or 5:00 pm until April 5th. For more information, click here.
February 13: Using and Creating a LinkedIn Profile | 12:00 pm on Zoom. For more information and to register, click here.
February 14:Counseling Center In Focus Workshops | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. For more information, click here.
February 14:Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO) series | 4:00 pm in Lincoln Hall. For more information, click here.
February 14: Acing Your Interview | 5:00pm at Career Center Suite 213. For more information, click here.
February 14: Don’t Wanna Be… All by Myself: Managing Loneliness | 7:00 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
February 15: DEADLINE! Illinois in Washington Summer 2023 Washington, DC Internships | For more information and to apply, click here.
February 15:DEADLINE! Melmed Law Group Scholarship | For more information, click here.
February 15: DEADLINE! Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship | For more information, click here.
February 15: Washington & Lee Law Group Zoom Conversations: Student Life and Campus Activities | 11:00 am. For more information, click here.
February 15: LAS Success Workshop: Econ | 3:00 pm in 1090 Lincoln Hall. For more information, click here. Additional workshops for other majors/courses can be found here.
February 15: Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO) series | 5:00 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
February 16: Cornell Prelaw Program in Paris Virtual Information Session | 4:00 pm. To attend, click here.
February 16:Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO) series | 4:00 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
February 17:Voyager Scholarship Info Session | 4:00 pm in 1022 Lincoln Hall. For more information, click here.
February 18: Diversity Open House with Chicago-Kent College of Law | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm ONLINE. For more information and to register, click here.
February 18: NC Diversity Law Day | 11:00am – 4:00 pm at Elon University School of Law. For more information, click here.
February 20: Counseling Center’s Perfectionism Series | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
February 20:Law School Scholarships: A Law School Admissions Perspective | 5:30 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
February 21: Counseling Center In Focus Workshops | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. For more information, click here.
February 21: Speaking Center Workshop: Coping with Speech Anxiety | 3:30 pm at Main Library 106. For more information, click here.
February 21:Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO) series | 4:00 pm in Lincoln Hall. For more information, click here.
February 21: Taking Control of Worry Thoughts: I Am the Captain | 7:00 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
February 21: AccessLex Webinar – An Introduction to Personal Finance for First-Generation Students | 7:00 pm ONLINE. For more information and to attend, click here.
February 22: University of Idaho College of Law Virtual Info Session | For more information, click here.
February 22: University of Illinois College of Law Prospective Student Webinar | 12:00 pm on Zoom. For more information and to attend, click here.
February 22: Counseling Center’s Test Anxiety Program | 4:00 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
February 22:Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO) series | 6:00 pm in Mumford Hall. For more information, click here.
February 23:Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO) series | 4:00 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
February 23: SAPLA Virtual Diversity Law Symposium | 5:00 pm – 7:00pm ONLINE. For more information, click here.
February 23: Creating a Powerful Resume | 5:00 pm at Career Center Suite 213. For more information, click here.
February 23-24: The Midwestern Region of the National Black Law Students Association (MWBLSA) Regional Convention | All day at the JW Marriott in Chicago. For more information, click here.
February 24: Samvid Scholarship Info Session | 3:00 pm in 514 IUB. For more information, click here.
February 25:CLEO Connections’ Road To Law School | For college freshmen. For more information, click here.
February 25: CLEO Connections’ Sophomore Super Saturdays | For college Sophomores. For more information, click here.
February 25:CLEO Connections’ Juniors Jumpstart the LSAT | For college juniors. For more information, click here.
February 25: Illinois Leadership Center Imprint i-Program | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. For more information, click here.
February 26: DEADLINE! Alumnae Panhellenic Association of Washington DC Scholarship | For more information, click here.
February 27: Counseling Center’s Perfectionism Series | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
February 28:SAVE THE DATE!Yale Law School Launchpad Scholars Program | Applications open on March 6 and close on June 4. Click here to learn more.
February 28:DEADLINE! Apply to American Indian Law Center Summer Program by March 17! | Click here to apply.
February 28: DEADLINE! Know Your Rights Scholarship | For more information, click here.
February 28: DEADLINE! Mental Health System Reform Scholarship | For more information, click here.
February 28: DEADLINE! Price Benowitz Social Justice Scholarship |For more information, click here.
February 28: DEADLINE! Divorce Stigma Scholarship | For more information, click here.
February 28: DEADLINE! Fair Divorce Legislation Scholarship | For more information, click here.
February 28: LSAC PLUS Program Q&A | 1:00 pm ONLINE. Apply for LSAC PLUS programs! For more information, click here.
February 28: Counseling Center In Focus Workshops | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. For more information, click here.
February 28: Counseling Center EVERYbody Project Workshop | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Location is given upon registration. For more information, click here.
February 28: The Unofficial Guide to Safe Substance Use | 7:00 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
Alumni Attorney Talks is a virtual series that aims to provide prospective law students with helpful insights about attending law school and pursuing a legal career. This series features interviews with University of Illinois alumni working in a variety of diverse settings within the legal profession.
GAETANO URGO
Associate attorney at davis & Campbell, LLC
focusing on litigation, in the areas of management-side labor and employment matters, municipal law, and corporate law
QUICK FACTS ABOUT Mr. Gaetano Urgo
Law School: DePaul University College of Law
UIUC Undergraduate Major: Political Science and Philosophy
Mr. Urgo’s Three Words to Describe his Profession:
Happy New Year Illini! We are looking forward to a great spring semester!
Below please see a list of important dates, upcoming events, and reminders for January 2023 and the beginning of the spring semester!
January 1: SAVE THE DATE! University of Wisconsin-Madison Pre-Law Diversity Conference and Law Fair 2023 | February 10 from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Register today, click here.
January 1:Undergraduate Research Symposium| The student application is now live, click here for more information. The application deadline is March 10, 2023.
January 2:DEADLINE! I AM READY: Law Admission Readiness Program co-hosted with the University of Illinois College of Law| For more information and to apply, click here.
January 3: Boren Scholarship Priority Deadline | For more information, click here.
January 3: The Edwards Law Firm Community First Scholarship | For more information and to apply, click here.
January 5:Special Event!PLAS Pre-Law for Parents | 6:00 pm on Zoom. For more information and to register, click here.
January 5: WashULaw “Work With Me Application Workshop” |12:00 pm ONLINE. For more information and to register, click here.
January 5: WashULaw Open House |5:00 pm. For more information, click here.
January 5: Sage IT College/University Scholarship | For more information and to apply, click here.
January 8: NEWInternship Opportunity!Law 199 – Tolerance Means Dialogue Internship | For more information, view the flyer here or visit the website here. For questions, please email Prof. Wilson (wils@illinois.edu) and CC Roxana Madani (rmadan3@illinois.edu).
January 9: Cooley Diversity Fellowship | For more information and to apply, click here.
January 10:Application RoadmapWorkshop|1:00 pm. For more information and to register, click here.
January 12: UK Summer Fulbright Scholarship Information Session | 3:30 pm on Zoom. For more information and to register, click here.
January 13:Cardozo Law Virtual Information Session on the May Entry Program |12:00 pm – To learn more and register, click here. To view the flyer, click here.
January 13-14:JanuaryLSAT – Best wishes to everyone taking the LSAT this weekend!
January 15: May Firm Bi-annual Scholarship Fund, SpringDeadline | For more information and to apply, click here.
January 15: Mensa Foundation College Scholarship Program Application Deadline | For more information and to apply, click here.
January 17:First Day of Instruction – Spring 2023.Welcome back!
January 17: Cornell University Prelaw Summer Program in Paris Information Session | 12:00 pm ONLINE. For more information and to register, click here.
January 17: Beinecke Scholarship Campus Deadline | For more information, click here.
January 17: Boren Scholarship Campus Deadline | For more information, click here.
January 17: Ascent Law LLC ScholarshipDeadline | For more information and to apply, click here.
January 18:Idaho Law – Virtual Info Session| For more information and to register, click here.
January 18:Washington & Lee Law – Group Conversations on Zoom| 11:00 am – For more information and to register, click here.
January 19:University of Cincinnati Law – Virtual Ask AdmissionsEvent | 11:15 am – 12:00 pm ONLINE. For more information and to register, click here.
January 21:Registration Open:North Carolina Diversity Law Day | Hosted at Elon University School of Law | February 18, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern Time – IN PERSON. For more information and to register, click here.
January 23: Add/Drop Deadline for POTA (1st 8-Week) Courses – be sure to check out the Spring 2023 Course Recommendation chart if you are still looking for classes!
January 24: The OVC, INC. “Market Yourself” Scholarship Deadline | For more information and to apply, click here.
January 25: Leadership Project Lecture, featuring Carl Bergetz, Chief Legal Officer for Rush University System for Health | 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
January 25:Washington & Lee Law – Virtual Admission Wednesdays, weekly Zoom sessions for prelaw students| For more information, click here.
January 27: Pre-Law 101 Session One Workshop| 12:00 pm. For more information and to register, click here.
January 27:Sign up for Barnes and Thornburg LLP Prelaw Scholars Program! | Applications are due February 3rd at 11:59pm. For more information and to apply, click here.
January 28:Virginia Diversity Day 2023 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pmONLINE. To learn and register, click here.
January 29: Registration Open: Illinois Leadership Center Imprint i-Program| For more information, click here.
January 30:Deadline to Add POT 1 (full semester) Courses
January 30: Udall Scholarship Campus Deadline | For more information, click here.
January 30: Register for CLEO Connections’ Road To Law School | For college freshmen, choose between two dates. For more information, click here.
January 30: Register for CLEO Connections’ Sophomore Super Saturdays | Select between two dates. For more information, click here.
January 30: Register for CLEO Connections’ Juniors Jumpstart the LSAT | Select between two dates. For more information, click here.
January 31:Advocates Scholarship, FallDeadline | For more information and to apply, click here.
January 31:Apply to work at the Leadership Center! | Applications are due February 6. For more information and to apply, click here.
January 31:Morgan Law Group Legal ScholarshipDeadline | For more information and to apply, click here.
January 31: Arthur Lockwood Beneventi Law ScholarshipDeadline | For more information and to apply, click here.
January 31: DDRB Lawyers Legal ScholarshipDeadline | For more information and to apply, click here.
January 31: The Start of Something New: Creating Healthy Relationships | 7:00 pm on Zoom. For more information, click here.
Alumni Attorney Talks is a virtual series that aims to provide prospective law students with helpful insights about attending law school and pursuing a legal career. This series features interviews with University of Illinois alumni working in a variety of diverse settings within the legal profession.
ANDREW GORDON
President and MANAGING ATTORNEY AT GORDON LAW GROUP
CONCENTRATING ON TAX CONTROVERSY AND COMPLIANCE, CRYPTOCURRENCY LAW, FTC DEFENSE, INTERNET LAW, AND CORPORATE LITIGATION
