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It takes courage to have a calling—we can't wait to help you follow yours. Find the program that fits your goals and explore the process for applying.

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Admission Policies

Juris Doctor

With both civil and common law curricular tracks, our J.D. program prepares students to practice domestically and around the globe.

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Evening Juris Doctor

Our evening program offers a civil law curricular track sequenced over a period of eight semesters of resident study.

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MA in Environmental Law

This program gives non-lawyer professionals a fundamental understanding of the fields of sustainability, compliance, and natural resource management.

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LL.M. Programs

Loyola offers LL.M. programs for lawyers in the U.S. and abroad and is one of few law schools offering courses and certificates in common and civil law.

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Scholarships

The Ignatian Law Scholars Program recognizes particularly promising members of the entering law school class, whose applications reflect the Jesuit values of commitment to academic excellence and service to others. The Ignatian Law Scholars receive a renewable Dean’s Scholarship and assigned faculty and alumni mentors to help with the transition to law school and practice. In addition, scholars gather for special events each semester to get to know each other and other members of the law school community.

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Scholarship Information

Visiting Student Application

A visiting student will be admitted dependent upon space availability in the specific course(s) selected. Students interested in being a visitor during any semester or summer session should contact Director of Academic Affairs, Dawn Harvey, at (504) 861-5664 or dgharvey@loyno.edu.

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Important JD Deadlines

Applications Accepted: October 15, 2025

Scholarship Priority Deadline: February 15, 2026

Application Deadline: July 1, 2026, 12pm CT

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Academic Excellence.

Loyola Law is educating the next generation of advocates, lawyers, and change-makers.

94%

of 2023 JD graduates employed within 10 months of graduation.

152

median LSAT for the 2024 1L class.

3.38

median GPA for the 2024 1L class.

72%

of the 2024 1L class received scholarships.

Exceptional Diversity.

At Loyola Law, our differences make us greater. Experience a community like no other.

29%

of students identify as a minority.

20%

of JD students are first in their family to attend college.

86

Evening JD students.

167

different undergraduate schools are represented among JD students.

A Loyola Law Degree Means More.

Choose to work, study, and play in the world's greatest city - New Orleans.

A+

in Public Interest Law from preLaw.

A-

in Environmental Law from preLaw.

Top 30

law school for Legal Technology according to preLaw.

ABA Disclosures

Non-Discrimination Policy

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law has fully supported and fostered the policy of not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, admissions, employment practices, and in the activities it operates. This policy is in compliance with all applicable federal regulations and guidelines.

Enforcement of this policy may be found in the following documents: Human Resources Manual and the Student Code of Conduct.

ABA Standard 504: Qualifications for Admission to the Bar

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to research the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.