The Pre-Law 101 workshop series is the introductory program for students at UIUC. Pre-Law 101 sessions provide a comprehensive overview of the law as a career, legal education, and the process for preparing and applying to law school. The series includes two sessions:
- Session 1: Discovering Law: In this session, we will look at the legal profession, including what lawyers really do and where they work, and look at the law school experience. We will also look at legal education and what it means to earn a law degree. Participants should get a clearer idea of whether law school and practicing law, is something they are interested in and guidance on the next steps in their journey to law school.
- Session 2: Preparing for Law School: In this session, we will look at strategies for preparing for law school. First, we will examine the academic and personal qualities law schools are looking for in their applicants. Then we will look at suggested timelines, recommended activities, and priorities as you prepare to apply to law school. Finally, we will briefly look at the application process itself, including a discussion of the Law Schools Admission Test (LSAT).
Individual Pre-Law 1-On-1 Appointments: Pre-Law 1-On-1 appointments are first-time appointments with the PLAS office. Freshman and Sophomore students (students in their first 4 semesters of undergraduate study) should complete the Pre-Law 101 workshop series prior to scheduling a first-time individual advising appointment (Pre-Law 1-On-1).
Who Should Attend: Pre-Law 101 sessions are open to all UIUC students and alumni who have an interest in attending law school and pursuing a career in law, however, these sessions are specifically targeted toward students in their first four semesters of undergraduate study.
When is it Offered: The Pre-Law 101 workshop series will be offered monthly through the fall and spring semesters. Sessions may be completed at any time; however, we do recommend completing Session 1 prior to attending Session 2.