About the Council

The Advisory Council serves as an important bridge between the Pre-Law Advising Services Office (PLAS) and the pre-law student and alumni communities 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.

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 by serving as ambassadors for the PLAS office, supporting the work of PLAS by providing feedback on the needs and interests of the Illinois pre-law community, and assisting with PLAS activities and initiatives. Members of the Advisory Council also receive invitations to unique professional development and networking opportunities each semester.

Who is on the Council

The 2025 – 2026 Advisory Council will be comprised of the following representatives from the undergraduate community:

Two representatives from the Class of 2029 (freshmen) – selected during the Fall 2025 semester.
Two representatives from the Class of 2028 (sophomores)
Two representatives from the Class of 2027 (juniors)
Two representatives from the Class of 2026 (seniors)
Up to Two Alumni representatives (University Illinois undergraduate graduates)
Ten to Twelve At-large members (any class year)

In addition, the Council is chaired by the PLAS Graduate Assistant.

Up to two senior Advisory Council applicants will be selected to serve as Vice-Chair(s) of the Council each year.

Expectation for Advisory Council Members

Selected individuals are expected to complete the following requirements in their role as Advisory Council members.

Attend the Fall Advisory Council Meeting (September)
Attend the Spring Pre-Law Leadership Summit (January/February)
Complete required participation activities during the Fall and Spring semesters (approx. 2-3 hrs per semester). Council members may choose from a variety of opportunities throughout the semester. General types of participation activities may include:
- Volunteer to assist with events.
- Participate in student engagement activities.
- Contribute to projects or initiatives.
- Serve on focus groups.