Overview
Applicants
4,012
Acceptance Rate
36%
Median Undergrad GPA
3.58
Accepted Applicants Who Attend
318
Test Scores
LSAT
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
157 - 162
Application Process
Rolling Admissions
Yes
Application Fee
$0
CAS Service Used
Yes
Applicants accepted in terms other than fall
No
Transfer Applicants Accepted
Yes
Deferred Admission
Yes
Other Admission Factors
Academic
LSAT Score
Undergraduate GPA
Essay / Personal Statement
Selectivity Rating
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
9:1
Total Faculty
185
43
Female
12
Underrepresented Minorities
Students Say
With its close proximity to the finest law firms, [the Los Angeles] court system, and non-profit firms and organizations, Loyola Law Schoolaffiliated with the larger Loyola Marymount Universityhas an exceptional reputation amongst the Los Angeles-area law schools, with an amazing bar pass rate, well-connected professors, solid research coming from the school, and a diverse student base. Citing the schools large local presence, students note that teaching toward the California bar is important and practical orientation at Loyola Law toward likely first-year jobs is very strong, particularly in government and litigation. In general, graduates of Loyola Law practice primarily in Los Angeles, and California, so it can seem like the school enjoys a greater reputationand alumni networkwithin the state than it does nationally or internationally. The school puts great emphasis on developing competent attorneys with many opportunities for practical legal experience, with one student noting the Byrne Trial Team and the Civil Litigation Skills Practicum are the highlights of my law school experience. There are so many different clinics where students can gain experience in every field from immigration to criminal law to arbitration/mediation to human rights, and students underscore that these clinics not only offer invaluable practical experience but will [set] you apart from the crowd when it comes time to apply for jobs and internships. Students cite opportunities like Loyolas Project for the Innocent and the schools Corporate Law concentration as areas that have contributed to their foundation as attorneys. One student adds, My participation in the schools Law Review has also been incredibly rewarding.
The professors at Loyola are amazing and extremely accessible, with students saying that they enjoy being pushed to think critically and do your best inside the classroom. The high caliber of instruction is a clear reason why Loyola consistently maintains strong bar passage rates. Loyola Law professors have extensive real world experience and really care about their students and want to see us succeed. Loyola Law also offers an evening program, which one student describes as wonderful, noting that Loyola values its evening students and accommodates us well, though others think the school could improve in [its] incorporation of evening students.
The administration is a mixed bag, according to most Loyola students, with some describing it as very attentive and usually responds to student inquiries and concerns very quickly while others complain that Loyolas administration is cutting corners and not run well. The classrooms were recently updated and have state of the art technology and the librarycomfortable, open, [with a] well-organized layout, and always cleanis popular.
The professors at Loyola are amazing and extremely accessible, with students saying that they enjoy being pushed to think critically and do your best inside the classroom. The high caliber of instruction is a clear reason why Loyola consistently maintains strong bar passage rates. Loyola Law professors have extensive real world experience and really care about their students and want to see us succeed. Loyola Law also offers an evening program, which one student describes as wonderful, noting that Loyola values its evening students and accommodates us well, though others think the school could improve in [its] incorporation of evening students.
The administration is a mixed bag, according to most Loyola students, with some describing it as very attentive and usually responds to student inquiries and concerns very quickly while others complain that Loyolas administration is cutting corners and not run well. The classrooms were recently updated and have state of the art technology and the librarycomfortable, open, [with a] well-organized layout, and always cleanis popular.
Career overview
Median Starting Salary
$79,496
% of graduates who are employed within ten months of graduation
90%
% of job accepting graduates providing useable salary information
78%
Career Services
On campus summer employment recruitment for first year JD students
Yes
On campus summer employment recruitment for second year JD students
Yes
# of Employers that Recruit on Campus Each Year
150
Employers who most frequently hire graduates
Graduates have secured jobs with large law firms such as Allen Matkins, Gibson Dunn, Latham & Watkins, Manatt, O'Melveny & Myers, Pillsbury, Sheppard Mullin, White & Case, and Winston & Strawn, as well as smaller, top trial law firms such as Geragos & Geragos, Girardi | Keese, and Kabateck LLP. Other private businesses including Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and a number of entertainment studios have hired our alums. Graduates have also found employment with public interest organizations that handle a range of advocacy and legal services work. Various federal, state, and local government agencies including district attorney and public defender offices have hired as well. Graduates have also obtained judicial clerkships with the U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the Superior Court of California, and others.
Graduates Employed by Area
66%
Private Practice
13%
Business/Industry
6%
Government
2%
Judicial Clerkships
2%
Public Interes
1%
Academic
Graduates Employed by Region
96%
Pacific
1%
International
1%
Mid-Atlantic
1%
Mountain
Prominent Alumni
Carol Codrington
Assoc. Justice, CA Court of Appeal, 4th District
Bob Myers
Golden State Warriors General Manager
Gloria Allred
Trial Attorney
Johnnie Cochran
Trial Attorney
Sung Kim
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Philppines
Dates
Financial Aid Rating
Mar 15
Application Deadlines
Mar 15
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Annual Total Aid Package Awarded
$67,806
% Students Receiving Some Aid
93%
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$58,470
Estimated Off-Campus Room and Board
$19,700
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expense
$1,600
Fees
$870
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
1,021
Parent Institution Enrollement
9,618
Number of Foreign Countries Represented
16
Average Age at Entry
25
% Out-of-State
8%
% International
11%
Demographics
32.00%
% Under-represented Minorities
84% are full time
16% are part time
55% female
45% male
Campus Life
Students Say
Loyola Laws downtown Los Angeles campus is separate from the parent school hub 15 miles to the west. Students are split on whether the separation creates isolation or makes for a very close and supportive community. Competition among Loyola students is, according to some, highone student points out that its stronger among the higher-ranked students, but it is not very noticeable to the rest of the studentsthough class notes and outlines are shared. Its nearly unanimous that the food at Loyola Law can use an upgrade in keeping with the schools hefty tuition: We only have one cafeteria with limited food options. When it comes to making connections outside the classroom, just because people commute doesnt mean they dont spend all day on campus, so there are plenty of opportunities to socialize, notes one student. In addition to Los Angeless legal connections, students are quick to point out that were in the heart of the greatest city in the world and even though the campus is not in the heart of downtown, theres a school-run shuttle that is really useful. Students also praise Loyolas diverse students and staff and a diverse student base. In general, with all the opportunities available to them, students say that there is something for everyone here. There isnt even time to take advantage of all of the options!
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Jannell Lundy Roberts
Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions & Enrollment Services
Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions & Enrollment Services
Address
919 Albany Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone
213-736-1074
Email
admissions@lls.edu
