LAS Pre-Law | University of Illinois Chicago

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Pre-law advising and programming at UIC is sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences through the LAS Academic Advising center. Students and alums from all colleges, with any level of interest in law school, are encouraged to take advantage of the resources available through the Pre-Law Advising Office.

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Pre-Law Programming & Events Heading link

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UIC pre-law students joined pre-law students from UIS and UIUC at the University of Illinois College of Law for the inaugural Illinois Pre-Law Day. Students spent the day hearing from current law students, law professors, admissions reps, and attending a mock class. Students also toured the law school.
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UIC alum, Judge Mark Lopez (center), returned to UIC to share information and insights about preparing for law school, choosing a practice area and life on the bench with current UIC pre-law students.
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Pre-Law students spend a day of their spring break experiencing the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in the morning followed by an afternoon at DePaul Law School.
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UIC alum Justice Michael Gallagher leads pre-law students through a mock mediation session.
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In October 2022, UIC alumnus, Attorney David Johnson, visited with current UIC Pre-Law students and spoke about his UIC experience related to his law school acceptance/studies; offered advice for current UIC students, and shared details about his career-what it’s really like to be a corporate attorney.
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In an October 2022 visit to UIC, Nicole Vilches, Assistant Dean for Admissions, provided tips on putting together a strong application package and insight into how to write an effective personal statement. Students took advantage of the opportunity to get answers to questions about the admissions process. Dean Vilches will also provided an overview of the JD program and law school experience at Chicago-Kent College of Law.
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UIC School of Law alumna, Attorney Danielle McKinley, returned to UIC to share her experiences and insights with current UIC pre-law students.
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Amanda Noascono, Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions | DePaul University College of Law, explains the many ways law school applicants can incorporate diversity in their applications. DePaul Law treated our pre-law students to pizza as well!
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A few of the UIC pre-law students who attended the 2019 Chicago LSAC Law School Forum along with UIC's Pre-Law Advisor.
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Melissa Hansen, Director of Admissions at UIC School of Law, visits with UIC pre-law students and breaks down the law school application process.
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UIC students and the Pre-Law Advisor visit the office of Illinois Illinois State Representative Kelly Cassidy (second from left).
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Pre-Law students and Pre-Law Advisor excited to welcome new admitted students and their families to UIC's Ignite 2019.
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Kayla Colombo, Assistant Director for Law Admission at Loylola University Chicago School of Law, speaks to pre-law students about the law school admissions process.
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UIC Pre-Law students prepare for the LSAT by taking an on-campus practice test proctored by The Princeton Review in March 2019.