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Loyola University Chicago School of Law

MAILING ADDRESS
Philip H. Corboy Law Center
25 E. Pearson Street
Chicago, IL 60611
MAIN PHONE
312-915-7120
WEBSITE
http://www.luc.edu/law/index.html
ADMISSIONS EMAIL:
law-admissions@luc.edu
REGISTRAR'S PHONE/FAX/EMAIL:
312-915-7167/000-000-0000
law-registrar@luc.edu
CAREER SERVICE PHONE/FAX/EMAIL:
312-915-7160/000-000-0000/
law-career@luc.edu

An Overview


For nearly 100 years, the School of Law has offered excellence in legal education to men and women across the country and around the world. The school's innovative, broad-based curriculum draws the inter-disciplinary strengths of Loyola University Chicago to train tomorrow's lawyers as counselors, planners, mediators, arbitrators, judges, policy makers and litigators. Today, nearly 1,000 students enrolled in the School of Law take advantage of classes taught by both full-time and part-time faculty; who are practicing attorneys in Greater Chicago.

The Law Center features classrooms and lecture halls equipped with the latest technology for legal clinics and a courtroom for practice. Students can complement their studies by joining one or more of 30 student-run organizations, or working on one of the school's six distinguished law publications. Loyola University offers an atmosphere that encourages learning while nurturing personal growth through the Jesuit ideals of service and ethics.

Law students at Loyola build strong relationships with the faculty that last well beyond their years at the school. As a result, alumni feel a strong bond to the School of Law and to each other as demonstrated by their active participation as mentors, coaches and judges for student competitions. Alumni generously support scholarships and other activities at the school.

Degrees Offered
The Master of Laws (LL.M.)

LL.M. students can earn certificates of specialization in one of several subjects:
  • Business and Corporate Governance Law
  • Child and Family Law
  • Health Law
  • Rule of Law for Development
  • Tax Law
  • Trial Advocacy, Appellate Advocacy, and Alternative Dispute Resolution

For Non-U.S. Graduates
  • International Law
  • U.S. Law for Foreign Lawyers

Admission Information


Requirements Details
Eligibility Applicants for the LL.M. program for International Lawyers must have a law degree from a foreign country which would be equal to the J.D. Degree. Depending on the legal education system, this would include graduates who in their country are:
  • Qualified to take the bar examination, and/or
  • Qualified to enter the practical phase preceding the bar exam, or
  • Admitted to practicing law.
Transcripts The admissions committee will closely review the academic performance of applicants as reflected in their transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate colleges and universities that they have attended. The official academic records should list results of all course work taken as well as results of yearly or comprehensive exams. Loyola requires applicants with foreign education credentials to provide a certified translation and an official evaluation by Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or Educational Perspectives (EP). LSAC's transcript evaluations are also accepted.
Letters of Recommendation All applications must be supported by two confidential letters of recommendation from professional reference contacts, ideally one letter from a professor of the previous law school attended and one from a judge or current or previous employer who can judge the applicant's professional legal skills. In the application form, applicants will be asked to provide their name, title, company/organization, telephone and email address for the reference contacts. Loyola will contact the references with the request to submit the recommendation directly to the graduate school.

A recommender proving a recommendation letter should be familiar with the applicant's academic or professional performance to be able to provide a written statement about his/her capacity for advanced legal study and professional promise. It is helpful if the recommender can state how an applicant is compared to others in his/her academic or professional environment.
Personal Statement The personal statement is a one to two-page narrative that supplements a CV. This provides an opportunity to highlight specific aspects like educational, personal, and cultural background, and reasons for applying for Loyola's LL.M. program. Applicants may also discuss how they anticipate contributing to the intellectual life and diversity at Loyola, and how they plan their career further with the LL.M. degree. Applicants desiring to be considered for the partial-tuition scholarship program must indicate this in the personal statement.
Proof of Competency in English Most international applicants are required to submit a current official score from a Test of English as a Foreign Language Exam (TOEFL) or International English Testing System (IELTS). Only native speakers of English or applicants whose university education primarily was conducted in English may be exempted.
Application Fee $50
Law School Admission Test The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is not required for admission to the LL.M. program.
Curriculum Vitae The curriculum vitae (CV) or resume provides the admissions committee with an overview of information applicants believe to be relevant in assessing their application, including their education, work experience, professional and academic degrees, honors, and achievements, bar and other professional memberships, speeches or lectures given, presentations or publications, community engagement, and any other pertinent information. The CV should be limited to one or two pages, written in English.

Other Information


Criteria Details
Nature and Tenure of Courses Offered 1 Academic Year
Application Procedure/Time to apply/Application deadline Full Term
Application Deadline: August 1st of each year (for application and all supporting materials)
Term Begins: Early September
Term Ends: Mid December

Spring Term
Application Deadline: December 1st of each year (for application and all supporting materials)
Term Begins: Early January
Term Ends: Mid April

Summer Term
Application Deadline: April 1st of each year (for application and all supporting materials)
Term Begins: Early May
Term Ends: Mid August
LL.M. Degree Requirements LL.M. applicants must submit: a resume, transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. Applicants who are admitted to practice law must be in good standing in all jurisdictions in which they are a member of the bar.
To earn an LL.M. degree in the Specialized Programs, students are required to get:

Course Requirement
LL.M. in Business and Corporate Governance Law (Academic Credits: 24)
LL.M. in Child and Family Law (Academic Credits: 24; 18 with J.D. Certificate in Child and Family Law)
LL.M. in Health Law (Academic Credits: 24; 18 with J.D. Certificate in Health Law)
LL.M. in Rule of Law for Development (Academic Credits: 27)
LL.M. in Tax Law (Academic Credits: 26; 12 with J.D. Certificate in Tax Law)
LL.M. in Trial Advocacy, Appellate Advocacy, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (Academic Credits: 24; 18 with J.D. Certificate in Advocacy)
LL.M. in International Law (Academic Credits: 24 to 26)
LL.M. in U.S. Law for Foreign Lawyers (Academic Credits: 24 to 26)

Details of Courses Offered


LL.M. Program in Trial Advocacy, Appellate Advocacy, and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Students will complete 24 credits of coursework over a period of one or two years. Courses will combine lectures, faculty demonstrations, and student presentations, including simulated depositions, jury trials, oral arguments, arbitrations, and mediations. The program will offer an opportunity for both aspiring and experienced litigators to develop and enhance their skills.

LL.M. Degree in Business and Corporate Governance Law

As a leader in legal education, Loyola's law school helps law students and practicing attorneys grow and succeed by offering training and education in contemporary business issues. In addition to the exceptional faculty, the law school invites legal thinkers, jurists and business professionals to teach classes so that students can have opportunities to learn the practical and transactional aspects of the business world.

LL.M. in Child and Family Law

The LL.M. degree is a post-graduate degree for U.S. and foreign attorneys who seek advanced specialized training in child and family law, often with a goal of teaching, engaging in research, or refocusing their professional careers. The degree could be completed on a full-time basis in one year, or on a two-year part-time basis. To graduate, students must complete 24 credits, meet an overall grade point average of 2.33, and send a thesis of publishable quality or complete a capstone project. Although the degree is campus-based, LL.M. students may opt to take several online child and family law courses.

Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Health Law Program for Attorneys

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Health Law program is a post-J.D. master's degree program for attorneys who wish to develop or enhance a special expertise in health law. This 24-credit degree program could be completed on-campus or online. All students enrolled in the LL.M. Health Law degree program take courses from cutting-edge curriculum developed in conjunction with a committee of leading health lawyers, industry professionals, and national experts. Courses focus on the legal, regulatory, political, ethical and economic aspects of health care delivery. Loyola's LL.M. in Health Law program, administered by the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy is one of the nation's leading health law programs. Courses in both programs are taught by Loyola's full-time and practitioner faculty.

LL.M. Program for International Lawyers

This is a newly introduced LL.M. Program for International Lawyers at Loyola University of Chicago School of Law. This LLM Program is designed for international law school graduates and attorneys. Applications for enrollment in the fall semester (beginning in late August 2013) are accepted now. For exceptionally qualified students Loyola provides partial-tuition scholarships.

LL.M. degree in Rule of Law for Development

PROLAW® is a one year LL.M. program offered by the School of Law at Loyola campus in Rome, Italy. PROLAW® provides its students with the specific knowledge and skills they need to become qualified and effective law advisors in national and internationally sponsored initiatives that improve the rule of law in developing countries, countries in economic transition and countries recovering from violent conflict. The course gives students sound understanding of theory and is also practice-oriented.

LL.M. Degree in Tax Law

As tax laws become more complex, both individuals and organizations require qualified legal advice for compliance and planning. The 26-hour Master of Laws (LLM) degree in Tax Law provides specialized knowledge and practice skills in tax law. This degree offers valuable training for practicing attorneys in the area of tax law, corporate law or general business law.

Financial Aid


Continuing J.D., M.J., LL.M., S.J.D., Law students should contact the University's Financial Aid Office for loan counseling.

Cost of Attendance


Tuition and fees $32,520

Career Development/Services Offered


The Office of Career Services at Loyola University Chicago School of Law is dedicated to offering the tools and resources necessary for students and alumni to engage in effective job search strategies. This resource center provides job search assistance, including one-on-one counseling appointments, mock interviews, panel presentations with alumni and guest speakers, networking opportunities, on and off campus recruitment programs, and job postings.

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