Part-time Law Studies

“It became very apparent early in my career as a medical professional that health policy drives practice which potentially can have tremendous results in the health status of our society. With this in mind, I had an immense desire to learn more about policy and the law that initiated the policy, more specifically, how it is formed, how it can be modified and how it should be changed. Loyola's part-time evening program provided me the opportunity and challenge of learning legal knowledge while I continued to work in my profession. Additionally, the school provided the framework for the formulation of significant and lasting professional relationships with classmates (now colleagues) and faculty members. Once I completed my legal education, no doubt, it has advanced and enriched both my personal and professional gratification.”

Kevin U. Stephens, SR. M.D, J.D.

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, a Jesuit Catholic institution, has offered an evening law program to professionals for more than 85 years and is one of only two part-time evening programs in the state of Louisiana. Evening division students hail from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, making the classroom a dynamic experience for both professor
and student.

The College of Law combines the Jesuit tradition and mission of social justice with a practical, skillsbased curriculum to offer students a quality legal education. Our students are trained to be skilled counselors-at-law committed to the search for truth, wisdom, and justice. The administration, faculty, and staff are committed to excellence in legal education and provide the kind of individual attention to our students that distinguishes Loyola from other institutions of higher learning.

The evening division is specifically designed to meet the educational needs of the working
professional. Classes meet Monday through Thursday between 6 and 10 p.m. The typical class load is 10 – 11 credits (four classes) per semester. The program is designed for completion in four years (eight semesters and one summer session) but can be accelerated for completion in three-and-one-half years.

The College of Law is committed to the specific needs of evening students. Administrative departments have extended hours several nights per week in order to accommodate the schedules of evening students. Opportunities are available for evening students to be members of the Law Review, other law school journals, and Moot Court. Orientation programs conducted the
week prior to the first day of class are convened after 5 p.m. to accommodate evening students.

Below is the required curriculum for first-year evening division students:

FALL

• Conventional Obligations
• Torts I
• Civil Law of Property
• Legal Research and Writing

SPRING

• Common Law Contracts for Civil Law Students
• Torts II
• Sales and Leases
• Moot Court

 

The Part-time Law Curriculum

Louisiana is the only state with a legal system in the tradition of the civil law. Therefore, the College of Law offers a common law curriculum to those students who will practice law outside of Louisiana and a civil law curriculum to Louisiana-based students. The evening division offers only the civil law curriculum. However, graduates of the evening division may sit for the bar exam in any state. For additional questions about our dual curriculums, please contact the admissions office at (504) 861-5575.

Applying to the Part-time Division

To be considered for admission to the College of Law evening division, applicants must do the following:

1. Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT);
2. Register with the Law School Data Assembly
Service (LSDAS);
3. Complete and sign an application; and
4. Submit the application and a $40 non-refundable
application fee to the admissions office.

For further information about the evening division or to request an application, call the college of law
admissions office at (504) 861-5575. Applicants may also submit an online application by visiting the college of law website at www.law.loyno.edu. Applicants can register for the LSAT and the LSDAS by calling the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) at (215) 968-1001 or by visiting the LSAC website at www.lsac.org.

A law degree from Loyola’s part-time evening division opens many doors for our graduates.
Evening division graduates are among the best and brightest in the job market. Many evening students stay in their current professions and use their law degree to enhance that position. Others combine their professional background and law degree in a new profession. And many go on to practice law with firms, corporations, or as sole practitioners. Here’s what some of our graduates have to say about the program:

SCOTT GRIFFITH, L’01
Judicial Administrator for Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court“The evening program at Loyola was the right place for me. The environment is challenging but congenial. The small class size and commonalities among many of the students help create a comfortable setting in which to
undertake the difficult study of law. While the demands of the program are considerable, there is plenty of support available to assist in keeping the important balance between family, work, and school. I highly recommend the program.

Evening Division Graduates: Where are they now?

RAÚL V. FONTE, L’77
Patent Attorney, Crescent Technology
“Although my career as an engineer was challenging and satisfying, I realized that by obtaining a law degree I could further enhance my potential and add value to my professional capabilities. Because I was able to continue my employment during the day and complete my law studies at
night, I advanced to a higher career level by combining my experience and newly gained knowledge of the legal system. That was in 1977, and today I am still thankful for the four years I spent attending Loyola University New Orleans College of Law evening program.”

Other graduates of the part-time program include:
Bill Aaron, Partner, Goins Aaron • Allen Dennis, M.D., Internist • Clancy DuBos, Chair, Gambit Communications• Mark Gates, Deputy Assistant Secretary to the State Fire Marshall; Partner of Counsel, Clement & Gates (construction law); and Partner, TitleSource • Anita McCrossen, Administrative Law Judge, Louisiana Division of Administrative Law• Al J. Mendoza, Partner, Mendoza& Hardin (medical malpractice) • Conrad Meyer, Health Law Associate, Jones Walker • Shiri Ndang, Federal Investigator, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission • A. Kevin Troutman, Labor and Employment Associate, Fisher & Phillips • The Honorable Craig J. Webre, Sheriff, Lafourche Parish • Martin Welles, Attorney, U. S. Postal Service