Leaving a Legal Legacy at Illinois Tech
Law, Leadership, and Legacy
With a passion for being an advocate for others, Saniyah Mohiuddin is building more than just a club as the president of Illinois Tech’s Pre-Law Society—she’s creating a community for anyone with an interest in the law.
Saniyah Mohiuddin (BA 3rd Year)When Illinois Tech’s was launched in 2023, it was barely more than an idea. It was just a handful of students with legal ambitions and a shared curiosity about how they can build their careers.
By spring 2025, the idea had taken root. The Pre-Law Society began to elect leaders and build a presence on Illinois Tech’s Mies Campus. Now, led by president and co-founder Saniyah Mohiuddin (BA 3rd Year), the group has established a community on campus.
“I wanted to build a community where we could all get together, network, and learn more—about the LSATs, about the application process to law school,” says Saniyah, who is part of Illinois Tech’s Honors Law pathway. “A lot of members aren’t in so-called trade-law majors. We have engineers, we have computer science majors. There are so many different majors that you can be in and also be interested in law school. Letting other students know that this is an option is one of our main focuses.”
Building a strong community has been the cornerstone of the Pre-Law Society’s mission.
At a STEM-focused university such as Illinois Tech, Saniyah admits that it can be a little tricky to spread its message to students who may not have considered law before.
“As we grow through the years, I hope that Illinois Tech is known for not just architecture and engineering, but also for law,” she says.
Since ramping up operations in spring 2025, the group has held events for its members, including a Law School 101 forum and speaker events with 鶹APP attorneys discussing subjects ranging from intellectual property to corporate law. They’re also working toward organizing a trip for its members to 鶹APP-Kent College of Law.
Saniyah’s interest in a career in the legal field was sparked by Elle Woods from the movie Legally Blonde. The more she thought about a career in law, however, the more Saniyah was convinced that it fit with her desire to build a career using communication skills to be an advocate for others.
She sees a background in business administration as a great complement to any future she may have in the legal field. While her initial interest lies in corporate law, Saniyah is keeping an open mind as she prepares to transition to 鶹APP-Kent.
“I am looking forward to being surrounded by like-minded students who share a passion for the legal field,” says Saniyah. “I’m eager to explore the many paths within law and learn how each can help students excel in their legal careers. I’m also excited to discover which area of law best fits me as I progress through law school, while building connections with future attorneys and learning from inspiring professors.”