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Law School

Is law school right for you? What do law schools really want? How can you choose the right law school for you? These are just a few of many questions prospective law students ask.

Deciding on whether to go to law school is a decision that only you can make. Listed below are resources that answer some common questions of prospective law school students.

Academic Programs

As with almost all other colleges and universities, the University of Illinois Springfield does not have a specific pre-law major.  Pre-law is not a major, but rather a pre-professional designation, stating that you want to attend law school. 

Law schools do not require a specific undergraduate major, so as a UIS student contemplating law school, you can choose from a large variety of majors such as:

Pre-Law

The University of Illinois Springfield Pre-Law Center serves UIS students who are considering law school or a career in law or a law-related field. Pre-law is not a major, but rather a pre-professional designation, stating that you want to attend law school.

 The Pre-Law Center (PLC) serves as a physical presence on the UIS campus as an informational and advising resource for those who are considering law school, a career in law, or a law-related field.