Dear Pre-Law Club Members,
Happy Wednesday! We hope everyone is having a great week!
Each week, we’ll share valuable opportunities and resources—including current events, volunteer organizations, scholarships, internships, conferences, community service, and on/off-campus events—that support your professional growth as you prepare for law school and beyond.
External Opportunities
Pre-Law Application Accelerator
Ms. JD is hosting a FREE Pre-Law Application Accelerator on October 3–4, 2025, designed for students and recent graduates interested in law school. This two-day program brings together admissions professionals and legal experts to cover every aspect of the law school application process—from networking and time management to crafting a standout personal statement. All are welcome to attend, and registration is available HERE.
North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Volunteering
NSLAC can always use non-attorney volunteers and law students to assist us in our mission of providing justice for our disadvantaged neighbors. Possibilities include functioning as an interpreter, participating in fundraising, or playing a role in our advocacy and event committees. Both short-term and long-term commitments are needed, and NSLAC will work with you to determine the best volunteer fit. For more information, email info@nslegalaid.org or fill out the form HERE.
Symposium at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
The Brennan Center for Justice, State Court Report, and the Northwestern University Law Review invite you to a two-day symposium on The Power of State Constitutional Rights taking place November 6–7, 2025, at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago. This conference will feature leading scholars, practitioners, and state supreme court justices exploring emerging developments, federalism questions, and the future of state constitutional law. The program will also include a keynote conversation with Chief Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. To register, click HERE.
Ready. Set. Law. – Just The Beginning x UIC Law Program
JTB, in partnership with UIC Law’s Rising Attorney Inclusive Summer Experience, is hosting a legal program for undergraduate students and recent graduates on October 3, 2025, at UIC School of Law. Participants will learn about the law school experience, explore skills needed for success, and gain exposure to legal career paths. Registration is open until September 20, 2025, to register click HERE.
Make sure to look at opportunities as soon as possible as they will not be open for very long. Feel free to reach out to Manal Ghori, our Career Coordinator, regarding questions and more insights on these opportunities.
Current Affairs Corner
From Fine to Reform: How U.S. Firms Responded to AI Errors
U.S. law firms have been hit with sanctions after filing motions containing fake AI citations—Morgan & Morgan lawyers were fined up to $3,000, while K&L Gates faced $31,000 in penalties. These incidents spurred reforms: mandatory AI training, firm-wide “AI playbooks,” and stricter supervision. Regulators are also tightening oversight, with courts striking AI-tainted filings. To adapt, firms are turning to tools like NexLaw, which verifies citations, builds audit trails, and ensures attorney oversight—helping transform AI from a liability into a trusted legal asset.
Uber Faces DOJ Lawsuit Over Disability Discrimination
The Justice Department has sued Uber, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The complaint claims Uber drivers routinely refused rides to disabled passengers, charged cleaning fees for service animals, and imposed cancellation fees—acts the DOJ says break federal law. The lawsuit seeks $125 million in damages, a civil penalty, and court-ordered policy changes with mandatory driver training. Uber denies wrongdoing, citing a zero-tolerance policy for service denials and measures such as driver reminders, permanent bans for violators, and a hotline for reporting accessibility issues.
As always, if you have any questions please feel free to reach out!
Thank you,
Pre-Law Team
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