The Chicago-Kent community participates in a variety of partnerships and outreach and development programs designed to raise awareness of legal careers among students with limited access to information and resources, as well as to help students prepare for law school.
Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program: The Chicago-Kent Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program offers a unique and unforgettable experience for college students who are interested in the legal profession. This rigorous three-week program is designed to provide students with a “taste” of the law school experience. It is directed at undergraduate college students.
DiscoverLaw Programming: In partnership with the Chicago Public Schools, community organizations and groups within the Illinois Tech community, we provide space and programming to high school students designed to expose them to careers in law. Participants are introduced to the law school admissions process, first-year curriculum, and career opportunities in law. These programs are sometimes offered in partnership with the Law School Admissions Council.
JumpStart Program: In partnership with other law schools and the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, Chicago-Kent sponsors the JumpStart Program. JumpStart is a free three-day program designed to prepare incoming first generation law students to tackle the challenges they will face in their first year as well as to expose them to the intricacies of the legal profession. Beyond the first three days, the program includes mentorship and supplemental academic programs during participants’ first year in law school, including but not limited to support with case briefing, outlining, and exam preparation. Because multiple schools are involved, each school gets a limited number of spots in the program.
