From Surviving 1L to Understanding It
If I knew during my first year of law school what I know now, I would have approached 1L with a little more intention and a lot more grace. While the …
Lia Shirvanian
Lia is a second-year student at Loyola Law School with a strong passion for civil litigation.
SHOWING 1 to 10 of 13 RESULTS
Learning the Law and Loving the Process at Loyola
Rankings or outcomes often measure the value of a law degree, but my experience at Loyola has shown me that its true value is built day by day through effort, connection, …
Turning Interests into Intentional Electives
Choosing my second and third year electives felt like one of the first moments in law school where I had real control over shaping my legal education. After completing the foundational …
Halfway Through
When people ask how my exams went, the most honest answer is complicated. Law school exams are never just about how much you studied. They are about endurance, strategy, and managing …
New Year, New Chapter
Hi everyone! My name is Lia Shirvanian, and I’m so excited to return as a writer for Jury of Peers. I’m now a second-year law student at Loyola Law School, and …
Where Academia Meets Advocacy: 1L Summer Journey
As a 1L at Loyola Law School, I set out to make my summer count—striving to strike a balance between academic enrichment and real-world legal experience. I’m excited to share that …
Bridging Law and Life: Experiential Learning at LMU Loyola Law School
At LMU Loyola Law School, experiential learning is not just a supplement to classroom education—it is the heart of legal training. Loyola’s dynamic clinical programs provide students with exceptional hands-on opportunities, …
Connecting the Dots: Unlocking Success Through Loyola’s Powerful Network
Networking is often described as the lifeblood of a successful legal career, and at LMU Loyola Law School, networking opportunities abound. Loyola doesn’t just teach the law—it actively connects students to …
From Writing to Arguing to Celebrating: The 1L Legal Writing Journey
Legal writing is a fundamental part of the 1L experience, providing students with essential skills in research, analysis, and advocacy. At Loyola Law School, the Legal Writing course is a mandatory …