2.6 Academic Support

The Senior Associate Director of Advising and Wellness Programs provides academic support for law students. The Senior Associate Director of Advising and Wellness Programs and the Office of the Dean of Students regularly host programming and presentations on academic support topics of interest to first-year law students. In addition, the Dean of Students and the Senior Associate Director of Advising and Wellness Programs offers scheduled appointments to discuss and work on academic issues and related concerns.

Under the direction of the Office of the Dean of Students and in coordination with the Senior Associate Director of Advising and Wellness programs, six third-year law students serve as Peer Advisors. Peer Advisors are available during office hours each quarter to consult on class preparation, time management, preparing for exams, understanding and learning from grades, and to give general law school advice and support. They also coordinate several programs throughout the year for first-year students that offer tips on preparing for each quarter, time management, course selection, and other topics as they arise. Additional information on the Peer Advisor program, including contact information and office hours, can be found at https://www.law.uchicago.edu/students/academicassistance/counselors.

Office of the Dean of Students staff members are available to meet with students to discuss other resources that may be helpful.

In addition, UChicago Student Wellness also offers students the Academic Skills Assessment Program (ASAP), an educational, clinically-based program designed to provide comprehensive study skills counseling.

Please see the Senior Associate Director of Advising and Wellness Programs Services for any additional questions about academic support.