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The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (UIC Law) is the only public law school in Chicago committed to access and opportunity and equips future lawyers with the skills to achieve social justice and the values to change lives.
Rankings Heading link
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Top 5 #5 in Greatest Resources for Minority Students (2023 Princeton Review)
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2024 Most Diverse Law Schools in the Nation (preLaw magazine)
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Top 25 #24 in Trial Advocacy Programs (2024 U.S. News & World Report)
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Robust Academic Achievement Support Heading link
UIC Law’s Academic Achievement Program is designed to provide assistance to all students at crucial points in their law school careers. The Office of Academic Achievement helps students prepare for law school classes, exams, plan their course schedules, and prepare for the Bar Exam and the Multi-state Professional Responsibility Exam. The following resources are available to students:
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The Office of Academic Achievement and Bar Preparation offers personalized support to law students at any stage in their law school journey. One-on-one academic advising can be used as either an intervention or a preventative measure to keep students on track.
Individualized study plans and strategies are provided to individuals seeking support, as well as assistance with course scheduling. The Office of Academic Achievement also hosts programs throughout each semester on outlining, essay exam writing, and class preparation.
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UIC Law places value in having a first year course that helps students develop the skills for success in law school, on the bar exam, and as an attorney. Expert Learning is a required 1 credit hour course that covers essential study strategies, lawyering skills, exam taking techniques, behaviors, and mindsets fundamental to students’ overall success in law school and beyond. The course also covers strategies for preventing the non-cognitive barriers to learning interfere with law school performance.
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Bar exam preparation begins week 1 of orientation, with the introduction to the Socratic Method, case law, and law school assessments. Additionally, the Office of Academic Achievement offers programs designed to equip future bar takers with the tools needed to help them succeed, including:
- Multiple Choice Tips
- Performance Test Analysis
- Bar Exam Preparation Courses
- Bar Exam Study Rooms
- Bar Exam Housing
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Top-Notch Lawyering Skills Program Heading link
The Lawyering Skills (L.S.) program at UIC Law teaches students many practical skills, including legal reasoning, legal research, oral advocacy, drafting, and counseling, and is among the leading and most comprehensive research/writing programs in the nation. The program is designed to immerse students in the art of legal writing and research over the course of four semesters. The L.S. program is home to UIC Law’s Writing Resource Center (WRC), which also supports the program in developing strong and skilled legal advocates.
Experience Beyond the Classroom Heading link
Nestled in the center of it all, UIC Law School is located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the 3rd largest legal industry in the nation. UIC Law’s premiere location is conveniently housed alongside the Chicago Bar Association building, federal court houses, and a host of prestigious law firms, creating ample opportunities for students to intern, extern, and stay connected to firms. Tomorrow’s leaders choose UIC Law because they want to make a difference, and the path to success is full of options!
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Community Legal Clinics
Students get the opportunity to work on real-life cases and projects and assume the role of the attorney on matters, cases, and projects.
Externships
Our externship offerings provide you the opportunity to develop essential skills by working with a judge or at an approved non-profit organization or government agency.
The Restorative Justice Project
The Restorative Justice Project (RJP) trains law students in the philosophy and practice of restorative justice so that they become better lawyers.
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Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Program
Through our nationally ranked Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Program, students master skills they need to represent a client from their first meeting, through a negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
Honors Programs
Distinguish yourself in one of our honors programs by serving on one of our law journals or competition teams.
International Study
Take advantage of a number of international study opportunities to complement your legal studies.
