Law School Fair

SAVE THE DATE!

The 2026 Law School Fair will be hosted on September 23 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm CT at the Illini Union.

This event is hosted in conjunction with the annual MAPLA Caravan and is free and open to all attendees.

Stay tuned for additional details on our 2026 Fair!

Each year, the University of Illinois hosts a law school fair, welcoming law school representatives from across the country to connect with Illini students and other visitors. The annual Law School Fair is hosted in conjunction with the annual MAPLA Caravan and is free and open to all interested individuals to attend. We hope you will join us this fall at the Illini Union.

Details for Law School Representatives

Registration for the Illinois Law School Fair is managed through MAPLA as part of the annual Caravan event and is now open!

Law Reps Register Here

For additional details on attending the fair, please visit our Law School Representative Information Page.

Details for Law School Reps

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Information for Students and Attendees

Law school fairs provide unique opportunities to connect with a wide range of law schools. Benefits include the opportunity to:

Gather information about law schools that interest you.
Meet the people who will be reading your law school applications, and make a good first impression on them.
Discover new law schools that would be a good fit for you.
Talk with admissions professionals about what qualities they seek in a candidate.
Collect some fun freebies and application fee waivers!

The Fair is open to all individuals to attend. We highly encourage individuals applying during the current application cycle or next year’s application cycle to attend!

For additional details on attending the fair, please visit our Law School Representative Information Page.

What to Wear?

Dress is business casual or smart casual. This is not a formal business event, and therefore, business attire is not required or expected. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes as you will be standing and walking around for long periods of time.

What to Bring?

It is not necessary to bring a résumé; schools will not be accepting these documents or offering reviews. Most schools will have a sign-in sheet for you to provide your contact information if you wish. You will want to have a method to take notes about the information you gather from representatives, as you will talk to many individuals throughout the day.

Note: If you are a current University of Illinois Student, please be prepared to present your iCard at the check-in table.

When to Arrive, How Long to Stay?

You can visit the Fair any time during the published hours, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. You may spend as little or as much time as you would like, and you may leave and return as your schedule allows. If you are actively engaged in the law application process this year, we encourage you to plan for at least 1 – 2 hours at the Fair to maximize the number of schools you can visit. We also encourage you to plan to attend the Law Admissions Panel at 2:30 pm if you are able!

How Can I Prepare for the Fair?

Check out the “Tips for Attending a Law Fair” video and blog below!

Watch the Video

Read the Blog

2026 Law Admissions Panel

Consider attending the Panel and Law Fair events to maximize the opportunity to hear from law admissions experts and gain invaluable insights about law school, the law admissions process, and more! The 2026 Law Admissions Panel will take place at the Illini Union from 2:30 – 3:30 pm immediately following the annual Law School Fair. The panel is an excellent opportunity to maximize the Law Fair day experience!

Thank you to our 2025 Panelists, and stay tuned for our Fall 2026 event!

Dave Farnum – Director of Student Recruitment, The University of Texas School of Law
Janet Hein – Director of Admissions, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Rebecca Ray – Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, University of Illinois College of Law
Alison Smith – Assistant Dean of Admissions, Washington University Law School (WashU Law)

Participating Law Schools and Organizations

Check out who is registered for the 2026 Law School Fair!

American University Washington College of Law | Washington, D.C.

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law | New York, NY

Cooley Law School | Lansing, MI and Riverview, FL

Fordham University School of Law | New York, NY

George Mason University – Antonin Scalia Law School | Arlington, VA

The George Washington University Law School | Washington, DC

Michigan State University College of Law | East Lansing, MI

The University of Texas School of Law | Austin, TX

University of Minnesota Law School | Minneapolis, MN

University of Missouri School of Law | Columbia, MO