Pre-Law September Events for Students and Alumni
First, an update on the Pre-Law listserv: We moved to a new model in which everyone can self-manage their pre-law listserv membership. What does this mean? Everyone with an @illinois.edu email can add or remove themselves at http://www.lists.illinois.edu. In the “search lists” box, type “prelaw” to add yourself to our listserv: prelaw-l@lists.illinois.edu. Once you are added, you will receive our weekly email and can remove yourself at any time.
September Events—We have updated our fall Event Calendar here. Please feel free to share these upcoming September events with any interested students or alumni.
Pre-Law 101—Sept. 10 at 4:00, Oct. 2 at 4:00, Oct. 22 at 4:00, Nov. 13 at 4:00.
This workshop is designed for Illinois students who are new to pre-law or are interested in learning more about it. It covers: 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 the undergraduate experience in order to make a great law school candidate. We'll also answer any questions about law school and legal careers.
Each Pre-Law 101 session is the same. Incoming first-year students should attend a Pre-Law 101 prior to setting up an individual pre-law advising appointment.
Law School Fair—September 26 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC). 120 law school admissions representatives will be here to meet with interested Illinois students and alumni. Participants can learn about new law school programs, chat about application tips, get some fee waivers, and build rapport with the people reading law school applications. Come by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. For more details, including a list of attending law schools, visit http://prelaw.illinois.edu/law-school-fair A quarter sheet handout for this year’s Law School Fair is attached—we are happy to provide printed fliers too. Just email us with the quantity you’d like.
Law School Admission Panel—September 25 at 7:00 pm in Lincoln Hall 1002. Experts in law school admission will provide candid advice and helpful insight for all interested students and alumni. What happens when an application is submitted? What do they really look for in a candidate? What do they love and hate to see in a personal statement? What can applicants expect during an interview? How can applicants build effective relationships with admissions staff? All of these questions and more will be answered from this panel of admissions professionals with a vast array of experience.
Applying to Law School Webinar Series—This fall we are offering multiple webinars on various aspects of the law school application process. Registration is open here. The first two sessions are:
Letters of Recommendation—Sept. 14 at 2:00 pm. This webinar will cover: How many letters of recommendation law school applications require, whom to ask for recommendations, how to approach requests, timelines for getting recommendations, and how to add recommenders to the Credential Assembly Service account.
Using the Credential Assembly Service and Candidate Referral Service—Sept. 28 at 2:00 pm. This webinar will cover: understanding the Credential Assembly Service (CAS); how to set up the account with Letters of Recommendation and Transcripts; assigning letters of recommendation to applications; building an application list; and utilizing the Candidate Referral Service (CRS) to be matched with law schools and receive fee waivers.
Perfecting Your Personal Statement and Resume for Law School—Sept. 17 at 4:00. This workshop will cover: Ideas for personal statement topics; how to get started writing it; length, structure, and formatting details; law school resume tips; and a 5 step plan for writing the personal statement and resume. Registration is open here.
