The Pre-Law 101 workshop is the introductory program for students at Illinois. The Pre-Law 101 workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the law as a career, legal education, and the process for preparing and applying to law school. The series includes a live session, , followed by a series of on-demand resources on specialized topics for those participants who successfully complete the live workshop. s: The Pre-Law 101 workshop may be completed at any time, however, completion of Pre-Law 101 is required for freshman prior to scheduling an individual advising appointment.
Discovering Law | Live Workshop
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, and necessary steps for the pre-law path as an undergraduate student. Participants gain 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.
Pre-Law 101 Resources | On Demand
Following the live Discovering Law session, participants will invited to continue exploring the pre-law path through the Pre-Law 101 on-demand series. On-demand resources include videos on specialized topics, additional online tools, and peer perspectives and more!
Who Should Attend: The Pre-Law 101 workshop is open to all Illinois 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 will be offered monthly (4x per semester) through the fall and spring semesters. The live sessions will be offered both in-person and remotely. The Pre-Law 101 workshop may be completed at any time, however, completion of Pre-Law 101 is required for freshman prior to scheduling an individual advising session.
Register online by April 15, 11:59 pm CST to attend. This session will be offered in-person, location is currently TBD and will be announced in January.