Overview
Applicants
1,369
Acceptance Rate
46%
Median Undergrad GPA
3.51
Accepted Applicants Who Attend
162
Test Scores
LSAT
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
158 - 163
Application Process
Rolling Admissions
Yes
Application Fee
$0
CAS Service Used
Yes
Applicants accepted in terms other than fall
No
Transfer Applicants Accepted
Yes
Deferred Admission
Yes
Other Admission Factors
Selectivity Rating
Faculty Information
Students Say
Youll definitely get the bang for your buck at the University of Illinois College of Law, a jewel amid the cornfields [that boasts] the best mix of academic excellence, social interaction, and human decency for the best price available. Tuition is especially affordable for in-state students. The tireless [administration] is also very accessible and extraordinarily popular among students.
Students at the U of I tell us emphatically that the faculty is the schools greatest strength. The tough but not unreasonable professors are prolific writers [who are] clearly brilliant and accomplished. Students say the professors are, for the most part fantastic, both in and out of the classroom [and] always able to clarify concepts that are confusing. More significant, they are completely available [and] genuinely interested in teaching and working with students. The professors make an effort to be reached in that they have open-door policies and are available for discussions with students about class, a job, or just life in general. Students also note that the school employs a nice mix of tenured and adjunct faculty, which makes for a perfect balance of legal theory and real-world experience. The primary complaint that students have with regard to the faculty is keeping the good professors around. One student explains, Theres not much reason for them to stay in central Illinois. The school really needs to make an effort to not let the good ones get away.
Graduates enjoy a great employment rate thanks to an aggressive Office of Career Planning and Professional Development. As one transfer student attests, Im in a unique position in that Ive seen how two different law schools operate. I was blown away by the quality of the Career Services Department at the University of Illinois. The administration goes to great lengths to make sure that not only do all University of Illinois College of Law graduates get jobs, but that they get the jobs they want. If you do well here, nothing in Chicago will be off limits. However, students complain that the college needs to broaden its resources [and] expand beyond the Midwestern market. Until that happens, it is difficult to get much traction on either coast when searching for jobs in Champaign.
The facilities at the U of I are goodin that everything has been converted to WiFi, and the research resources of the library are as abundant as youll find anywhere. Overall, though, the rather Spartan [College of Law] could use some serious help. Suffice it to say, the incredibly ugly and cheap-looking [building] does not give anyone goose bumps for the grand study of the law. One student writes, There are no windows in any of the rooms. Its like going to school in a casino. Students note, Sometimes seats are scarce [in the] crowded classrooms, as well as in the cramped library, though now that the school has reduced the size of the incoming class, this should help to alleviate the problem. Also, wear layers because there also seems to be a bit of a temperature control problem no matter what the season.
Students at the U of I tell us emphatically that the faculty is the schools greatest strength. The tough but not unreasonable professors are prolific writers [who are] clearly brilliant and accomplished. Students say the professors are, for the most part fantastic, both in and out of the classroom [and] always able to clarify concepts that are confusing. More significant, they are completely available [and] genuinely interested in teaching and working with students. The professors make an effort to be reached in that they have open-door policies and are available for discussions with students about class, a job, or just life in general. Students also note that the school employs a nice mix of tenured and adjunct faculty, which makes for a perfect balance of legal theory and real-world experience. The primary complaint that students have with regard to the faculty is keeping the good professors around. One student explains, Theres not much reason for them to stay in central Illinois. The school really needs to make an effort to not let the good ones get away.
Graduates enjoy a great employment rate thanks to an aggressive Office of Career Planning and Professional Development. As one transfer student attests, Im in a unique position in that Ive seen how two different law schools operate. I was blown away by the quality of the Career Services Department at the University of Illinois. The administration goes to great lengths to make sure that not only do all University of Illinois College of Law graduates get jobs, but that they get the jobs they want. If you do well here, nothing in Chicago will be off limits. However, students complain that the college needs to broaden its resources [and] expand beyond the Midwestern market. Until that happens, it is difficult to get much traction on either coast when searching for jobs in Champaign.
The facilities at the U of I are goodin that everything has been converted to WiFi, and the research resources of the library are as abundant as youll find anywhere. Overall, though, the rather Spartan [College of Law] could use some serious help. Suffice it to say, the incredibly ugly and cheap-looking [building] does not give anyone goose bumps for the grand study of the law. One student writes, There are no windows in any of the rooms. Its like going to school in a casino. Students note, Sometimes seats are scarce [in the] crowded classrooms, as well as in the cramped library, though now that the school has reduced the size of the incoming class, this should help to alleviate the problem. Also, wear layers because there also seems to be a bit of a temperature control problem no matter what the season.
Dates
Financial Aid Rating
Mar 15
Financial Aid Statistics
Expenses per Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$38,250
Out-Of-State Tuition
$46,000
Estimated Off-Campus Room and Board
$13,710
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expense
$4,550
Fees
$3,925
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
477
Demographics
100% are full time
0% are part time
Campus Life
Students Say
If they do say so themselves, the students at the U of I are very amiable, noncompetitive, [and] very intellectually minded, yet not stuck on themselves. These are the brightest [and] most fun peopleall the cool, smart kids. Students at the U of I are also a bit neurotic [and] love to hear their own voices. The student population has a wonderful mix of student ethnicities, religions, sexual orientation, and gender. There is also a laid-back atmosphere on campus. Everybody really cares about you. They want you to succeed, and its almost difficult not to.
The school truly is a community because of its manageable size. Lunches with the dean are common, and there are endless other ways to connect with the other students and, more important, the faculty. One content student writes, The cafeteria has good food and, best of all, they carry Starbucks coffee. Students also say, Although U of I is located in the corn fields of Illinois, it is impossible to feel isolated because the administration is constantly bringing in lecturers, symposiums, and guest speakers. In addition, the College of Law sponsors a weekly get-together for law students, faculty, and administrators.
Life outside the classroom has many positive aspects. Students are very sports- oriented and say, It is great to be on a Big Ten campus and be able to devote yourself to the study of law full time. Surprising though it seems, there is actually a lot to do in Urbana-Champaign. There are great bars, coffee houses, [and] centers for the arts. There is also a progressive music scene. Some students gripe that social life can seem dominated by a frat/sorority type atmosphere, even at the law school level. The town is basically designed for college students, so it gets a little dullsville at times. Many students would prefer to be in a larger city, with Chicago being the example of choice. Socially, we do the best we can with the town were in, asserts one student. That means we drink a lot [and] go en masse to football and basketball games.
The school truly is a community because of its manageable size. Lunches with the dean are common, and there are endless other ways to connect with the other students and, more important, the faculty. One content student writes, The cafeteria has good food and, best of all, they carry Starbucks coffee. Students also say, Although U of I is located in the corn fields of Illinois, it is impossible to feel isolated because the administration is constantly bringing in lecturers, symposiums, and guest speakers. In addition, the College of Law sponsors a weekly get-together for law students, faculty, and administrators.
Life outside the classroom has many positive aspects. Students are very sports- oriented and say, It is great to be on a Big Ten campus and be able to devote yourself to the study of law full time. Surprising though it seems, there is actually a lot to do in Urbana-Champaign. There are great bars, coffee houses, [and] centers for the arts. There is also a progressive music scene. Some students gripe that social life can seem dominated by a frat/sorority type atmosphere, even at the law school level. The town is basically designed for college students, so it gets a little dullsville at times. Many students would prefer to be in a larger city, with Chicago being the example of choice. Socially, we do the best we can with the town were in, asserts one student. That means we drink a lot [and] go en masse to football and basketball games.
Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Rebecca Ray
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid
Address
504 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Room 201
MC-594
Champaign, IL 61820
MC-594
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone
217-244-6415
Email
law-admissions@illinois.edu
