Pre-Law 101—Monday, January 29, 4-5 pm in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building. This workshop is designed for incoming students who are new to pre-law or are interested in learning more about it. It will cover: What it means to be pre-law at Illinois, course selection, majors, and extracurriculars, building a pre-law resume, and what law schools are really looking for. We will outline a four year plan to maximize your undergraduate experiences in order to make a great law school candidate. We’ll also take any questions about law school and legal careers. Please register here so that we can ensure enough seating and materials for everyone. Incoming students should attend a Pre-Law 101 prior to setting up an individual pre-law advising appointment.
LSAT Prep Fair—Tuesday, February 6, 4-6 pm, Illini Union Rooms B&C. The LSAT Prep Fair features several LSAT prep companies and four mini-workshops by LSAT experts who will share what is on the LSAT and how to prepare for it. LSAT prep companies will be offering discounts and sharing helpful resources. Have some snacks, watch a quick demonstration of logic games, and win prizes, including LSAT prep course scholarships!
Who should attend? Freshmen and Sophomores: Find out what’s on the LSAT and how to prepare for it! Join us for mini-workshops by experts about LSAT content. Have some snacks and talk to different LSAT prep companies about how you can plan ahead to maximize your LSAT performance!
Juniors, Seniors, and Alumni: Learn about the LSAT and figure out which LSAT prep option is best for you! Talk to different LSAT prep companies about their most effective class formats for you. All participants will receive LSAT prep class discounts! We will also raffle off some scholarships and other great prizes.
More details--including the mini-workshop schedule--will be updated as the event nears on our website here.
Practice LSAT—Friday, February 16, 8:30 am-12:00 pm. Whether you are taking the real Law School Admission Test in June (or later in 2018) or this is your first-ever baseline test, this is a great opportunity to take the LSAT in a testlike environment with a proctor. This practice opportunity features an actual, previously administered LSAT in a realistic, timed testing environment. Seating is limited. Test details and location will be emailed to registrants before the exam. Please register here. Special thanks to the Law School Admission Council for granting a license to Pre-Law Advising Services for use of this LSAT.
Negotiating Law School Scholarships—Monday, February 26, 5:00-6:15 pm in 1090 Lincoln Hall. Applications are finished, and now acceptances and financial aid offers are rolling in. So…what happens next? Now is the time to assess aid offers and discuss options for additional scholarships with your law schools. How can applicants have a respectful yet productive conversation that potentially results in more scholarship dollars being awarded? Join us as we examine exactly how to go about negotiating law school scholarships with the expertise of a panel of law school admissions professionals with a wealth of experience! This session is a must-see for anyone applying to law school. No registration necessary.
Panelists include:
Amanda Noascono, Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions at DePaul University College of Law Rebecca Ray, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid at the University of Illinois College of Law Nicole Vilches, Assistant Dean for Admissions at Chicago-Kent College of Law