Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Office of Law Admissions Loyola University New Orleans College of Law 7214 St. Charles Avenue Campus Box 904 New Orleans, LA 70118

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Phone: (504) 861-5575 Email: ladmit@loyno.edu

Applying to the JD Program at Loyola New Orleans College of Law First-year JD applicants are admitted to begin law school only in the fall semester. Loyola Law will begin accepting applications for 2026 Admission on October 15, 2025, at 12:00am CDT. The Admissions Committee will review law applications on a rolling basis and in a holistic manner. The application cycle will end promptly on July 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CDT. Applications for admissions will not be accepted after the deadline has passed. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications as early as possible once the cycle opens. For a profile of the entering credentials of the most recent 1L class, applicants are advised to read Loyola's required American Bar Association disclosures.

An applicant may apply only once per academic year, resulting in one decision per application. If the applicant plans to retake a standardized test or intends to subsequently submit materials, the applicant must notify the College of Law Admissions Office as soon as possible and request that the application be temporarily withheld from consideration. Once a decision is rendered by the Admissions Committee, additional test scores and/or materials will not be considered.

Applicants are required to earn a Bachelor's Degree prior to beginning Fall 2025 semester courses. Admission offers extended prior to college graduation are conditional upon candidates earning their undergraduate degree.

The course of study for the JD degree must be completed no earlier than 24 months and, except in extraordinary circumstances, no later than 60 months after a student has commenced studying law at Loyola.

1L Scholarships Applications for admission submitted on or before February 15, 2026, will be given priority consideration for institutional scholarship awards. Dean's Scholarships are awarded to 1L applicants with exceptional academic ability and are based upon a student's undergraduate record, admission test score(s), leadership, work, and life experiences. Scholarship recipients are notified of scholarship awards at the same time as an admission offer. Awards may only be applied to JD tuition expenses within Loyola's College of Law.

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

Every application to Loyola Law's 1L program will be reviewed for the Dean's Scholarship and Ignatian Law Scholars Program. There is no separate process to apply for either award.

Application Requirements An electronically signed application, submitted via LSAC, with all required questions fully answered. A personal statement, up to three pages in length, written in the applicant's own words. A detailed resumé that includes education, extracurricular activities, part- and full-time work history since high school, awards, prizes, community and volunteer service, and military experience, if applicable. At least two (2) current letters of recommendation (dated on or after March 1, 2024) from academic or professional sources. Unless the applicant has been out of school for a number of years, applicants are strongly encouraged to have at least one letter from a college instructor. The College of Law will accept up to four (4) letters of recommendation. A Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report submitted to Loyola College of Law via LSAC that includes transcripts from every college or university attended, up to and including conferral of each bachelor, graduate, or professional degree, and at least one valid LSAT, GRE, and/or JD-Next score(s). If the applicant answers "yes" to any of the Character & Fitness questions in this application, an Addendum detailing each instance is required. Applicants who have gaps in their record or have variance in grades and/or test scores are strongly encouraged to write and attach a separate statement detailing the gaps, using the Addendum feature of this application.

Loyola Law urges applicants who are U.S. citizens to have their correct Social Security Number (SSN) in hand before attempting to complete Loyola Law's Fall 2026 Application for Admission. Candidates who do not enter SSNs exactly as it appears on their Social Security card cannot be considered for federal student aid until corrected.

All applications must be submitted electronically through lsac.org.

Applicants with GRE or JD-Next Scores Applicants who elect to take the GRE must instruct Educational Testing Services (ETS) to send Loyola University New Orleans College of Law all GRE test scores from the preceding five-year period. Applicants who have already taken the GRE can log into their ETS account and select Loyola University New Orleans College of Law as a recipient of GRE results using the school code: 4810. For more information about how Loyola College of Law utilizes the GRE, please review Loyola Law's GRE Frequently Asked Questions.

Loyola Law will consider JD-Next scores from applicants who have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. JD-Next scores must be released to Loyola Law via Aspen Publishing at jdnext.org. For more information about how Loyola College of Law utilizes JD-Next scores, please visit Loyola Law's JD-Next Frequently Asked Questions.

International and Internationally Educated Applicants Loyola Law requires the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, including the Test of Written English and the Test of Spoken English, for applicants in which English is a foreign language. These applicants should contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) for TOEFL registration at www.toefl.org. Applicants must request that ETS send relevant scores to LSAC. LSAC's TOEFL code is 0058. Loyola Law will then receive the TOEFL score in the applicant's CAS report via LSAC. Applicants who completed more than one year of study outside of the United States or Canada must have their academic records evaluated and authenticated by LSAC using CAS. Foreign-educated licensed attorneys who wish to be considered for advanced standing, must apply using the Transfer and Select Foreign Attorneys Application in the LSAC portal.

Common Law and Civil Law Curriculum At Loyola College of Law, students have the opportunity to study two curricular programs: Common Law and Civil Law.

Louisiana is a civil law state. This means that disputes in Louisiana's private sector are primarily settled by reference to the Louisiana Civil Code. Disputes in Louisiana's public sector are resolved using common law traditions, which means that legal precedents are created by judicial decisions over time. All states besides Louisiana are common law jurisdictions.

Because of Louisiana's unique legal system, Loyola New Orleans students choose to focus their studies in a Civil Law curriculum or Common Law curriculum. Students are encouraged to select the curriculum based upon the jurisdiction in which they ultimately intend to practice. For instance, if an applicant intends to sit for the Louisiana Bar Exam, we encourage applying for the Civil Law curriculum. All graduates, Common Law and Civil Law, are awarded a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, the educational credential needed to qualify for the bar exam in any state.

If a student wishes to develop competency for both kinds of jurisdictions, the student may take courses, as electives, in both disciplines.

Evening JD Program Loyola Law's Evening JD Program follows the civil law curricular track. It is designed with work-life balance in mind. Evening classes meet in person between 5:30 p.m. and 8:50 p.m. two nights per week. Evening JD students earn from 8 to 10 credits in each fall and spring semester, with an additional 3 to 6 credits taken over the summer semester. Depending on the course, students complete additional coursework asynchronously on the schedule that works best for them. Loyola Law also offers fully asynchronous courses over the summer semester for additional flexibility. The program is designed to be completed within four years with enrollment starting in the fall.

Students enrolled in the Evening JD Program may, after completing six semesters as subscribed, seek permission to enroll as a Day division student based on compelling circumstances. The ability to change divisions is not guaranteed.

Loyola's Early Admit (3+3) Program In the 3+3 Accelerated Degree Program (or 3+3 Program), Loyola University New Orleans undergraduate students may combine the last year of their undergraduate education with their first year of law school. This means that eligible students have the potential to earn their undergraduate degree and law degree in a combination of six years.

Interested students must complete the required courses in their major (including any adjunct courses) and their Loyola Core courses as well as any language requirements before they achieve senior status. The College in which the student is enrolled (i.e., College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, etc.) must grant the student permission to participate in the 3+3 Program. Granting permission means that the applicant's College will accept Loyola Law first-year coursework in lieu of elective requirements for graduation. In addition to the Application Requirements described above, 3+3 application materials must include written permission from their dean or departmental chairperson to participate in the 3+3 Program. The Committee must receive complete 3+3 Program applications by April 30, 2026.

Diversity Statement All candidates are welcome to supplement their application with an optional Diversity Statement. This statement does not replace the Personal Statement. It is intended to provide the Admissions Committee with additional background information as to the unique perspective of the applicant's life experience. Applicants may discuss how their racial identity or ethnicity has affected their life, be it through discrimination, inspiration, or otherwise; gender identity or gender expression; the impact of extenuating health issues; the history of overcoming hardships; or, managing socio-economic disparities. The Diversity Statement should not exceed two (2) pages.

Correspondence The Loyola Law Admissions Office primarily uses email as the means to communicate with applicants, including requests for information that may be time sensitive. Only provide an email that is routinely monitored. Promptly notify the admissions office of any changes to your email or postal mail addresses.

Applicants will be provided access to an online portal that allows applicants to view their status in real time. Information on how to access the portal will be emailed to applicants upon receipt of their application. Once an application is submitted, the Office of Law Admissions will initially review an application for completeness. If any required components are missing, the Office will send an email to notify the applicant. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their application for admission is complete and accurate. Applicants have a continuing obligation to update their application with Loyola Law should any information cease to be correct and true.

Policy on Non-discrimination Loyola University New Orleans College of Law has fully supported and fostered the policy of not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability status, marital status, national origin, race and/or ethnicity, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, admissions, employment practices, and in the activities it operates. This policy complies with all applicable federal and accrediting regulations and guidelines.

Deferring JD Admission The College of Law does not defer admission or scholarship offers. Admission and scholarship offers are only for the academic year in which they are extended. Applicants who need to postpone their enrollment are encouraged to apply for the next application year.

Accreditation Loyola University New Orleans College of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association. For more information regarding ABA accreditation, please contact the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, (312) 988-6738.