Aspiring Attorneys

The Aspiring Attorneys Program helps first-year students kickstart their career discernment journey in the legal field by introducing them to resources and activities they can utilize to plan their journey to law school and a legal career. Cohort members enjoy professional development, workshops, mentoring, and invaluable networking opportunities with practicing lawyers.

Over the course of their first year at UChicago, Aspiring Attorneys cohort members complete immersive and exploratory career preparation programming that includes professional development workshops, mentorship from upperclassmen and/or law school students, funded legal internships and research experiences, and invaluable networking opportunities with industry leaders and faculty.

All rising first-year students are eligible to apply for Aspiring Attorneys. Prior experience is not required!

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What Students Can Expect

  • Tailored 1-on-1 career advising to discern their interests in the vast world of law

  • Networking opportunities and expert speaker events

  • Access to 3rd and 4th year and/or law school student mentors

  • Panelist events with specialists across legal fields such as intellectual property, entertainment, and corporate law

  • Professional development workshops on topics including resume and cover letter building, networking, and law school applications

  • Guaranteed funding for one unpaid summer opportunity in the legal field

Application

All members of the incoming Class of 2029 are eligible to apply. Interested students can apply using this form. Applications are due June 20.

Questions?

For more information about Aspiring Attorneys, contact Priya Laroia at plaroia@uchicago.edu.