Law Resources to Get Started
Resumes for Legal Opportunities
An impactful legal resume highlights research and writing abilities, as well as interpersonal skills. You can use this sample resume as an example for legal internships and as a starting point for a law school application resume.
Join the Law School Mentorship Program
Connect with current UChicago law school students to learn about their journey and application process.
Learn About the LSAT
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a key component of your law school application. Review registration dates, fee waiver requirements, and test prep resources.
Plan Your Law School Application
Thinking about applying to law school? Start planning early for your law school application by exploring application timeline, requirements, and supportive resources here.
Additional Resources
Chamber Associate: Practice Areas
Learn more about the different practice areas of law, including what lawyers do and what their day-to-day looks like, by exploring the site here.
PSJD: Explore Your Career Options
Interested in public interest law? PSJD offers a variety of resources, from networking guides to practice area guides, to help students explore different career options focused on public interest law. You can access the site here.
Vault Law: Practice Areas
Discover what it is like to practice in various law practice areas, learn more about potential career paths, view top-ranked firms in each practice, and read practice Q&A’s from attorneys at top-ranked firms here.
Practice Pro: Practice Area Series
Looking to find the right practice area for you? Hear what senior attorneys have to say about their practice to find your perfect fit here.
ABA: Career Paths
Explore what lawyers do in various practice areas and settings and learn how to position yourself in the field that’s right for you here.
Summer Associate Hub: Practice Areas
Learn more about the practice areas in BigLaw, so that you can stand out in interviews and find the firm that is the best fit for you, by exploring the site here.
AccessLex
AccessLex offers a variety of resources, including guidance on financial considerations, to prepare students for law school. Try out AccessLex’s tools, such as the Student Loan Calculator and XploreJD, to prepare you for making informed decisions about law school here.
Law Peer Advisers
Law peer advisers can help you explore whether law school is right for you, prepare for the application process, and discuss how you can be a strong candidate for legal internships.