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Welcome to the College of Law

Balancing study, real-life experience, and service

Ready to merge your commitment to scholastic endeavors with your commitment to the community? You’re ready for Loyola University New Orleans' College of Law. Choose from civil law and common law curricula, full-time day and part-time evening programs, as well as three joint degree programs. You’ll be taught by a prestigious faculty that frequently receives teaching awards from both professional and academic organizations.

You’ll join a student body where distinguishing yourself in scholarship, research, and service is valued. Your classmates regularly win competition awards—the National Moot Court Team recently advanced to the final four out of 189 teams.

You’ll gain practical, valuable experience through participation with the Loyola Law Review, the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice, the Gillis Long Poverty Law Center, externships, international study abroad programs, and more. It’s a balance that will help you succeed in your career.

student Achievements + Research

Lynsey Rae Johnson Won the 22nd LSBA Environmental Law Essay Contest.

Lynsey Rae Johnson won the 22nd LSBA Environmental Law essay contest awarded by the Environmental Law section of the Louisiana State Bar Association.

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faculty Achievements + Research

Professor Blaine Lecesne in the News

Professor Blaine Lecesne

Professor Lecesne has recently been interviewed by several media outlets about the BP oil spill. Links can be found below...

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alumni Achievements + Research

Chief Judge James McKay III JD'74 of New Orleans is Hibernian of the Year

Chief Judge James F. McKay III of Louisiana’s Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal has been named Hibernian of the Year by the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Louisiana

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