A few of our current students share their perspectives on the College of Law at Illinois.
Iyana Alleyne, JD
I had never been to the Midwest or lived in the Midwest—I’m from a super small island—but I still found a way to make this place home.
Marya Alizahi, LLM
I was able to meet people from all over the world and I have learned so much.
Michael Cerota, JD
I came to Illinois seeking the challenge of defending my ideas with evidence and understanding that others may have different views based on similar facts.
Rama Hamad, JD
My friends that are in my classes, I love to learn from them. Both classmates and professors, they’re always willing to help when questions come up.
Jane Jeung, JD
I’m a very positive person. I feel like my life motto is “Just do it.”
Cierra McCullough, JD
One of the biggest things that I value is my family. I do a lot of the things I do for my family just because of being a first-generation student and I kind of want to set a path for some of my younger siblings.
Mariana Renke, JD
Students actually communicate with each other here…it’s actually really collaborative, probably more than I expected.
Alanna Román Abreu, LLM
One of the things I liked the most was how much the school cares about students and how much effort they put into making you feel at home.
Sarah Shamsi, JD
Something I’ve really found to be true here: people will be there for you and willing to help you.
Jacqueline Vega, JD
I think the mentorship program is very important. My mentor, he is a really good advocate for me.
Patrobas Sirabo Wafula, LLM
In class, there is such a complimentary spirit, as opposed to an adversarial or competitive spirit, and everyone is looking to mutually grow and support each other.