Events Calendar Archive

Prelaw Advising at the University of Chicago

Appointments
Dean's Certification Forms
Email List Hosts
Essays and Personal Statements
Events and Workshops
What to expect from the Prelaw Advisor

Preparing for the Study of Law

Academic Preparation

• Coursework
• Majors and Minors
• Faculty
• GPA
• LSAT

Personal Preparation

• Careers in the law
• Alumni
• Employment and Volunteering
• Extracurricular activities

Intellectual Preparation

• Campus Events and Workshops
• Qualitative and Quantitative Data sources
• Visiting Law Schools
• Financial Considerations

Application Process and Time Line

Questionnaire
Resume
LSAT
Official transcript
Personal Statement/Essay(s)
Letters of recommendation
Timetable

• Five Steps to Law School

Additional Resources

Prelaw Web Sites at other Universities
Comprehensive Law Sites
Rankings
Employment and Career Paths
Minority Applicants

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Debbie Chizewer
Law Advisor
Ida Noyes Hall 3rd Floor

Appointments: 773-702-7040

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