Ready. Set. Law!
About Ready.Set.Law!
UIC Law’s Rising Attorneys Inclusive Summer Experience (R.A.I.S.E) program is fortunate to partner with Just the Beginning: A Pipeline Organization (JTB) to offer Ready. Set. Law! at UIC Law on Friday, September 15, 2023.
Ready. Set. Law! is a one day, law school information and preparation program designed to introduce and nurture the interest of diverse undergraduate students who are underrepresented in the legal profession and expose them to career paths in the field of law. Students will be exposed to the admissions process, tips for success, a mock class, networking with law school leaders, attorneys and alumni.
About Ready.Set.Law! pt 2
Rising attorneys will get to:
- Explore the skills required to succeed in law school
- Gain exposure to legal career paths
- Participate in mock 1L law school classes
- Network with student leaders from both UIC Law and the external legal community
- Have a chance to meet with a federal judge!
Eligibility
- Undergraduate student in any college or major
- Priority will be given past R.A.I.S.E participants
- Must be in good academic standing at your college or university
Stay tuned for additional details to come. Apply now to reserve your spot!
Ready.Set.Law! Apply by September 10
Day-Of Agenda
| Time | Activity | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 - 8:50 a.m. | Breakfast and Check-In | UIC Law Community |
| 8:50 - 9:00 a.m. | Welcome from Just The Beginning- A Pipeline Organization and the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law | Antonette Smith, JTB Executive Director; Dean Nicky Boothe- UIC Law School Dean |
| 9:00 - 9:55 a.m. | Do's and Don'ts of Law School | Phillip Harrinarine- Senior Ambassador & Director of School Accounts at Law School Admission Council |
| 10:00 - 10:55 a.m. | Journey to Law School: A Law Student Panel | Moderator- Lindsey Avalos, 3L at UIC Law; Panelists: Bradley MacDonald (2023 UIC Law alum); Alexis Hernandez (3L student at UIC Law); Leah Hall (2L student at UIC Law) |
| 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. | Topics in Law: Public Interest Law Initiative | Presenter: Sabreena El-Amin- Partner at CTB Legal Group |
| 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch and Judge Spotlight | Featuring: Justice Jesse Reyes- Judge of the Illinois 1st District Appellate Court |
| 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Mock Law Class | Presenter: Rogelio A. Lasso- Professor at UIC Law |
| 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Law in the Headlines | Presenter: Yoshi Haynie- Associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP |
| 4:00 - 4:15 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Post-Survey | Presenter: Cristina Figueroa- JTB Program Director |
Expose. Educate. Connect
JTB and UIC Law are searching for volunteers who are excited to work with college students interested in law! Opportunities are available to expose undergrad students to the law school admissions process, engage in a law student panel, teach a mock law class, or discuss hot topics and headlines in the legal field. Apply now to become a Ready. Set. Law! volunteer!