Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)

The University of Illinois College of Law is committed to encouraging its graduates to pursue public interest careers. The burden of law school debt can hinder students from choosing meaningful, low paying careers in public service, government, and nonprofit organizations. LRAP gives graduates more flexibility in career selection by offering partial loan forgiveness to qualifying applicants. LRAP has a positive impact on the legal community by encouraging our graduates to serve organizations and individuals in need.

How LRAP Works

LRAP recipients receive partial loan forgiveness. LRAP assistance is made available through an annual application process. All graduates who choose qualifying work are eligible to apply.

Eligibility Requirements

LRAP applicants must be graduating students or graduates of the Law School. Students can apply during their third year of law school or after graduating. The following factors determine eligibility for the program:

  • Qualifying public interest employment
  • Employment income

Application Process

To learn more about the application process, please visit the Application PDF.

Gifts to LRAP

The Loan Repayment Assistance Program is in need of your help to ensure its continuing success. To contribute to this program, please contribute online or contact:

Carolyn Turner
Interim Assistant Dean for Advancement
217-244-0001

For more information about LRAP, please contact Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, Paul Pless, at 217-244-6415.