Alumni
Welcome Illinois Alumni!
The University of Illinois Pre-Law Advising Services Office continues to support Illinois alumni each year who are exploring an interest in attending law school and pursuing a legal career, including those alumni who are actively engaged in the application process. We also welcome the opportunity to work with Illinois alumni who are already members of the legal profession and are eager to connect with and support our community of pre-law students exploring a future in the legal profession.
Alumni Seeking Pre-Law Services
Illinois Alumni have full access to all PLAS resources, programming, and services, regardless of your graduation year. Each year the PLAS office works with hundreds of alumni at every stage of the exploration and application process. Resources available to Illinois alumni include the following:
Pre-Law Canvas Page
Please email prelaw@illinois.edu to request access to the Pre-Law Canvas page which contains online resources for the application process.
Advising Appointments
PLAS offers remote and in-person appointments. Schedule an appointment online at any time.
Events & Programs
PLAS offers a wide-range of workshops each year on all aspects of the law school application process. Workshops regarding the application process are offered virtually, registration is available online through the PLAS calendar.
Application Cycle Bulletin
The Bulletin is a regular communication featuring resources, news, and information to support applicants during the current application cycle. Alumni are invited to join the 24-25 Application Cycle Bulletin listserv.
Alumni Supporting Pre-Law Students
PLAS is grateful each year to work with generous alumni who share their time and expertise with our Illinois pre-law students. Alumni support our students through a variety of activities and engagement each year. Engagement opportunities include:
- Serving as a speaker or panelist
- Connecting 1 on 1 with a prelaw student
- Participating in our Alumni Attorney Talk series
- Supporting the I Am Ready – Law Admissions Readiness pipeline program, a partnership with the University of Illinois College of Law
Alumni Attorney Talk Series
Alumni Attorney Talks is an annual series that features interviews with Illinois undergraduate alumni practicing law in a variety of fields and settings. Featured alumni have attended various law schools, pursued careers from traditional to non-traditional, and represent many stages of professional life. Interviews are recorded and made available through our Blog and our online platforms. Please consider sharing 20-30 minutes of your time to offer insights to our pre-law Illini! To learn more, email prelaw@illinois.edu.
If you would like to connect with Illinois pre-law students, please email us at prelaw@illinois.edu.