Chicago-Kent is committed to creating and fostering a diverse environment within the law school in order to provide the legal profession with the next generation of highly skilled lawyers from all types of gender, racial, ethnic, socio-economic, national and sexual orientation backgrounds. In pursuit of this mission, Chicago-Kent supports a wide array of initiatives involving the institution as a whole, the faculty and interested members of the student body.
As a first-year law student, it is common to have many questions about law school and the challenges of a new academic environment. The C-K Peer Advisor Program is a wonderful way to help you acclimate to the rigors of law school. This informal advising program introduces you to an upper-division student who can help you find answers to your questions and provide guidance about the new challenges you will face. The program is designed to give you a perspective on law school from someone who was recently in you position. We do our best to match you to a peer advisor with similar interests.
Chicago-Kent is committed to helping students face the challenges of law school and beyond by providing programming and services focused upon wellness. In conjunction with the American Bar Association (ABA), we encourage students to understand their overall wellness in terms of six particular dimensions: occupational, emotional, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social. Throughout the year, the law school offers a variety of programming and resources to help students find direction in each of these areas. We are focused upon connecting students to services, resources, and activities available through our community that address issues of wellness.
The Lawyers’ Assistance Program is a not-for-profit organization that helps Illinois lawyers, judges, law students, and their families concerned about alcohol abuse, drug dependency, or stress related issues like anxiety, burnout, depression, and many others. Services include individual and group therapy, assessments, education, peer support, and intervention.
The American Bar Association (ABA) offers countless resources to lawyers, judges, law students, and those who are interested in law-related issues. Learn more about ABA membership for law students