#1 Bar Passage in Louisiana*
Nationally ranked. Internationally connected. Close to home.
A successful legal career is in your reach. For more than a century, the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law has helped cultivate a community of diverse legal professionals in the courtroom and beyond. We’re one of the only programs in the nation to offer both civil and common law curricula, preparing you to practice law anywhere in the world. Earn your J.D. and make a meaningful impact on your community.
*Results from July 2021 exam
FLEXIBLE
Full-time, part-time, evening—you set the pace for your ideal learning experience.
EXPERIENTIAL
Represent real clients. Learn by doing starting in the first year.
SUPPORTIVE
Get personalized career counseling and one-on-one attention from faculty.
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Our national rankings translate to relevant job skills after graduation.
#39 for legal writing
#44 for environmental law
#46 for clinical education
A- rating for criminal law
A- rating for racial justice
Top 10 school for diversity
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Build your professional network while you learn.
94% of Loyola graduates are employed within 10 months
Why do Mississippians choose Loyola University New Orleans for law school?
Leila Abu-Orf, J.D. '19
Associate, Burns Charest LLP
“I chose Loyola because I wanted to go to a law school that is committed to social justice.”
Andrew Rayford, J.D. '20
Associate, Jones Walker LLP
“I chose Loyola because the school believed in me and gave me the opportunity to pursue my goals.”
Ronnie Cantin, J.D. '21
University of New Orleans, '18
“Loyola embodies all of Louisiana and its unique characteristics. We are a mixture of many cultures and backgrounds which come together to create a diverse family. Going to Loyola is like coming home, it is a place where you always feel welcome. Ultimately, it was the close student body, approachable professors, and welcoming staff which led me to my decision to go to Loyola Law.”
Alec Andrade, J.D. '19
Associate, Liscow & Lewis PLC
“I chose Loyola Law School due to my desire to practice law in New Orleans; I knew that Loyola's strong alumni connections would give me the best chance at establishing relationships with professionals in the local legal community.”
At Loyola Law, we don’t just make lawyers.
Our graduates become policy makers, compliance officers, environmental activists, justice seekers, and community advocates. It takes courage to have a calling—we’ll give you the support and tools to make it happen.
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