Welcome to the College of Law
Striking a balance between 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 Successes
Third Year Law Student Awarded Internship with United Nations Office
Third Year Law Student Nicole Stillwell was awarded an internship with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Vienna, Austria.
Faculty Successes
Professor Bill Quigley Receives Civil Rights Award
Professor Bill Quigley received a civil rights award from the Louisiana Justice Institute at the Justice Revius O. Ortique, Jr. Civil Rights Awards Banquet.
Alumni Successes
U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier, J.D., '70, to Preside Over BP Oil Spill Cases
U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier, J.D., ’70, will oversee civil lawsuits brought forth by fishermen, rig workers and others, stemming from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Centers + Institutes
Want to find out more about our centers and institutes? Start here!
