University of Illinois c/o 2018 Applicants Forum

[Chardee_MacDennis]

It might be a bit early but usually when would be a good time to start looking for an appartment?

For some of the more popular places, like 75 Armory or The Village, you can probably contact them now and ask about availability-those places do book up pretty quickly.

If you're just looking for a random rental house/apartment complex, you could probably wait a bit longer. I didn't find my place until April.

The Illini Tenant Union is a pretty good resource.

[KamronK]

Does anyone know of any student who purchased property while at UI? I'm considering buying instead of renting, so I'm hoping there's some options near campus.

[Chardee_MacDennis]

Does anyone know of any student who purchased property while at UI? I'm considering buying instead of renting, so I'm hoping there's some options near campus.

I know two students from my class who bought property. You'll find plenty of cheap options in the area, but I'm not sure what the resale potential is.

[Okie25]

Does anyone know of any student who purchased property while at UI? I'm considering buying instead of renting, so I'm hoping there's some options near campus.

I thought about this too but I don't know if I'll do it considering I'll only be there for 3 years. Let me know if you decide to buy and need roommates.

[Username123]

Received my acceptance letter in the mail today. Pretty simple mailing - two page acceptance letter and a one page brochure explaining the Illinois Guarantee.

I wonder if the full tuition scholarship covers fees as well. Anyone have any insight on this?

[parisian]

Anyone would like to sign a lease @ 75 Armory? Trying to book in but it seems they require at least 2 people for an appartment...

[sprinky07]

Any new news? I applied mid-November, went complete/under review 11/25 and haven't heard anything since. I applied to schools all around the same time and UIUC is the only one I haven't heard from yet.

[AMilfordMan]

Received my acceptance letter in the mail today. Pretty simple mailing - two page acceptance letter and a one page brochure explaining the Illinois Guarantee.

I wonder if the full tuition scholarship covers fees as well. Anyone have any insight on this?

Full-tuition only covers tuition, not fees.

[Chardee_MacDennis]

Any new news? I applied mid-November, went complete/under review 11/25 and haven't heard anything since. I applied to schools all around the same time and UIUC is the only one I haven't heard from yet.

Don't be surprised if you don't hear anything in the next few weeks: the University is practically shut down for break.

I would anticipate the next batch of admissions some time in mid-Jan.

[KMart]

Any new news? I applied mid-November, went complete/under review 11/25 and haven't heard anything since. I applied to schools all around the same time and UIUC is the only one I haven't heard from yet.

Don't be surprised if you don't hear anything in the next few weeks: the University is practically shut down for break.

I would anticipate the next batch of admissions some time in mid-Jan.

Just what I needed - a longer wait .

[omegaday1500]

I received my acceptance letter from Illinois law earlier this month, and am currently considering it among my other acceptances. Illinois law has given me a good scholarship offer and I would love to practice in a city like Chicago. I have been doing a lot of research on the reporting scandal that happened a few years ago to see if it has affected employment stats. It seems like the job prospects have remained steady after the scandal. Can any current students or prospective students comment on this? I am strongly considering Illinois law among my other acceptances like UNC, Fordham, Indiana and others. I just want to make sure there is an up trend among the job prospects.

[Wingtip88]

I just want to make sure there is an up trend among the job prospects.

http://www.lstscorereports.com/schools/ ... ends/2013/

[secadc11]

Hoping to see some movement this week... have been sitting at 'File Incomplete' since 12/12. With the holidays, this is understandable but I have my fingers crossed for at least a status change.

[Chardee_MacDennis]

I received my acceptance letter from Illinois law earlier this month, and am currently considering it among my other acceptances. Illinois law has given me a good scholarship offer and I would love to practice in a city like Chicago. I have been doing a lot of research on the reporting scandal that happened a few years ago to see if it has affected employment stats. It seems like the job prospects have remained steady after the scandal. Can any current students or prospective students comment on this? I am strongly considering Illinois law among my other acceptances like UNC, Fordham, Indiana and others. I just want to make sure there is an up trend among the job prospects.

Well, Chicago is the school's primary market, but it also depends on your practice goals. None of the other schools you mentioned will give you a better shot at Chicago than UIUC.

The general consensus is that, at minimum, biglaw hiring is no worse than it was previously. I'm not privy to all my classmate's summer plans, but I know that a decent portion of the class (IP and non-IP, 20-25% total) landed biglaw gigs in Chicago and other cities (think Indy/StL). A fair number also snagged small- and mid-size firm gigs, as well. Hopefully, the c/o 2014 numbers will reflect better employment prospects. If Chicago biglaw is your goal, while certainly attainable from UIUC, you should consider better T-14 options if you have them. UIUC with 75% tuition isn't a terrible plan, though, with in-state tuition.

Employers didn't mention the scandal during OCI this past summer, and I'm pretty sure it wasn't mentioned the year before, either. My personal belief is that most firms don't care, but the fact that the scandal wasn't mentioned is little proof that it was irrelevant.

[Ms4life]

Checking in! App sent out last night and I'm wondering how long was it until you guys received an email confirmation from UIUC? I got one from all the other schools already, but not UIUC.

[LawsRUs]

Whoo~!!
Yess--
Finally !
Some movement !

After 4 1/2 weeks of Received status,
SC changed on 1/9 to File Complete, In Review.

Really hoping to get $$$ from UIUC please.

[LawsRUs]

Checking in! App sent out last night and I'm wondering how long was it until you guys received an email confirmation from UIUC? I got one from all the other schools already, but not UIUC.

Mine took 24 hours, hope you got your confirm ltr

[JMWZ]

Checking in! App sent out last night and I'm wondering how long was it until you guys received an email confirmation from UIUC? I got one from all the other schools already, but not UIUC.

I submitted my app to UIUC on Wednesday and haven't received anything yet. By far the slowest law school.

[Username123]

Thought id post the link to the Illinois Class of 2018 forum here for y'all.

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 5&t=242080

Good luck to everyone still waiting!

[pamphleteer]

Finally in review. Would absolutely consider Illinois for the right $$$.

[ashleyrama]

Checking in! App sent out last night and I'm wondering how long was it until you guys received an email confirmation from UIUC? I got one from all the other schools already, but not UIUC.

[laserusjm]

Just called the office, the Assistant Dean for Admissions has been out on maternity leave. They are sitting down on Thursday to review the applications and they said there may be communication going out on Friday or Monday.

[PhilipBanks]

Checking in, just submitted!

[pcph]

Just called the office, the Assistant Dean for Admissions has been out on maternity leave. They are sitting down on Thursday to review the applications and they said there may be communication going out on Friday or Monday.

!!! Thanks for the update!

[KMart]

Just called the office, the Assistant Dean for Admissions has been out on maternity leave. They are sitting down on Thursday to review the applications and they said there may be communication going out on Friday or Monday.

You are godsend.