Making an Appointment
To make an appointment, call us at 217.333.9669
Dimitria Johnson is the Pre-Law Advising Services Secretary. She handles all of the scheduling and can also answer questions regarding the Letter of Recommendation service. To make an appointment with Judy or Jamie, call Dimitria at 217.333.9669.
Any University of Illinois undergraduate, of any major on campus, can make an appointment to discuss:
- Exploring legal careers
- Selecting a course of study/major
- Planning for law school
- The LSAT
- How and when to get letters of recommendation
- Questions about the application process
- And any other questions you may have about law school and legal careers.
Express Advising
We also offer Express Advising, which is 15 minute blocks on a first-come, first-served basis, on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This can be ideal for quick questions or specific application issues that need to be discussed.
Note about Peak Times
Our busiest time of year by far is mid-September through the end of October. During this period, our advisors will frequently be booked back-to-back. In order to better meet student needs, please consider the best time for your appointment:
If you are: |
Ideal appointment times are: |
A freshman A sophomore or junior Not applying to law school directly after senior year Applying to law school during the fall of your senior year |
Spring Semester freshman year Anytime November-December or January-May Anytime November-December or January-May senior year March-May of your junior year; August-October |