Welcome to the College of Law
Balancing study, real-life experience, and service
Ready to merge your commitment to scholastic endeavors with your commitment to the community? You’re ready for Loyola University New Orleans' College of Law. Choose from civil law and common law curricula, full-time day and part-time evening programs, as well as three joint degree programs. You’ll be taught by a prestigious faculty that frequently receives teaching awards from both professional and academic organizations.
You’ll join a student body where distinguishing yourself in scholarship, research, and service is valued. Your classmates regularly win competition awards—the National Moot Court Team recently advanced to the final four out of 189 teams.
You’ll gain practical, valuable experience through participation with the Loyola Law Review, the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice, the Gillis Long Poverty Law Center, externships, international study abroad programs, and more. It’s a balance that will help you succeed in your career.
student Successes
Moot Court National Team Wins Regional Rounds
Please join the Moot Court Executive Board and Staff in congratulating our National Team on their recent win in the Regional Rounds this past weekend in Baton Rouge.
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faculty Successes
Associate Professor Johanna Kalb named to Gambit's 40 Under 40 2012
Each year Gambit honors 40 people under the age of 40 for their accomplishments and the contributions they've made to New Orleans.
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alumni Successes
The Hon. Carl E. Stewart, J.D. ’74, Shreveport, La., on October 1, became the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
The Hon. Carl E. Stewart, J.D. ’74, Shreveport, La., on October 1, became the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which hears appeals from federal courts in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. He is the first African American to serve as chief judge of the Fifth Circuit.
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College of Law Links
Interested in learning more about the College of Law? Start here!
- Visit the College of Law
- Admission Requirements
- Transfer + Advanced Standing Admission
- Academic Calendars
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Information Request Form
Centers + Institutes
Want to find out more about our centers and institutes? Start here!
- Center for Environmental Law and Land Use
- Center for International and Comparative Programs
- Continuing Legal Education
- Gillis Long Poverty Law Center
- Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice