Diversity Scholarships + Low Income Assistance
DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
The commitment of the university to assist financially those seeking higher education has always been strong. The University has established a special priority to members of those groups underrepresented in higher education circles and within the legal profession itself. Additionally the law school is committed to creating a diverse student body that embraces many perspectives and ideologies, making for a comprehensive pedagogical experience.
While the ranks of both law academia and the profession itself have burgeoned as a whole within the last 30 years, little growth has been noted in the areas of minority representation within the same period of time. In an effort to encourage and support minority applicants pursuing legal education, Loyola maintains a policy of special priority funding.
This special funding is awarded primarily on the basis of recognizable prior achievement, which includes undergraduate academic records and LSAT score. Other factors that will be considered as presented in the diversity statement or personal statement submitted as part of the application are an applicant’s race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, geographical diversity, membership in underrepresented religious affiliations, work experience, community service, military service, history of overcoming hardships, and unique life experiences.
Notification of awards ordinarily may be given at the time of the communication of the admission decision. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as Diversity Grant funds may be exhausted before all the seats are filled for the entering class.
In accord with its commitment to extend opportunities in education to all qualified students, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or disability, and being cognizant of the underrepresentation of minorities within the legal profession, Loyola has established a fund to assist minorities in obtaining a legal education. Applicants should consult the Dean of Admissions for more information on this program at (504) 861-5575.
Low Income Students
The Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) conducts summer tutorial programs at a variety of law schools each year to assist students of "low income" or "disadvantaged background" to obtain entrance into law school. Those students successfully completing the program will, upon enrollment in law school, be awarded by CLEO an annual living stipend.
For more information students should contact: CLEO, 740 15th St. NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20005. Phone: (202) 216-4343. E-mail: cleo@abanet.org. Or visit the CLEO website at www.cleoscholars.com. Minority students may also wish to contact the Earl Warren Legal Training Program, Inc., 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019 for further information concerning the availability of assistance.
Contact the Office of Law Admissions at (504) 861-5575.