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The College of Law at Illinois is one of the oldest law schools in the country, with influential faculty, a smart and collegial student body, and a strong alumni network.
Our Mission
Our mission is to serve as a preeminent site for the study of law, legal institutions, and legal culture; to educate our students effectively and comprehensively in legal principles and skills; and to advance justice and the public good.
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Our alumni are invested and engaged. More than 11,000 provide a solid base of support and a global network of potential employers for Illinois law students.
Illinois is marked by a Midwestern spirit of hard work and approachability. Law school may be inherently competitive, but our students are collaborative, encouraging, and friendly.
The College of Law is a part of the University of Illinois, the #12 ranked public university (U.S. News & World Report) in the country. With its land-grant heritage as a foundation, Illinois pioneers innovative research that tackles global problems and provides transformative learning experiences to its students.
A powerhouse of influential scholarship, the contributions of our faculty across a wide range of topics continue to shape the modern legal landscape. They are also acclaimed teachers, facilitating a culture of intellectual curiosity both inside and outside the classroom.
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