Finding My Place at Loyola Law School

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In the month of love and friendship, I have been reflecting on what I genuinely love about Loyola Law School.

Last year when I was asked this question, my answer centered on the diversity of my cohort, the quiet late nights on campus, and the beauty of the Downtown skyline.  All of this still holds true.  But now, after spending a year and a half at Loyola, I have discovered even more to appreciate.  

What I love most about Loyola is the opportunity it creates for all students to be themselves.

If you had asked me during my senior year of undergraduate studies where I would be today, I honestly would not have known.  I was not a traditional student.  I transferred from community college to a university, worked different jobs all throughout my undergraduate years, started studying for the LSAT later than many of my peers, and often wondered whether I was already at a disadvantage before law school even began.

Yet, Loyola never made me feel like I did not belong, even as a first-generation student navigating the legal field on my own.

Through its evening program, supportive faculty, and collaborative student body, Loyola has created a space where students from all walks of life can thrive.  Many of us balance full-time jobs, family responsibilities, and coursework, yet we are met with understanding, flexibility, and encouragement from our Professors and faculty. 

Loyola has given me a strong support network, including mentors who are Loyola alumni, a position at a law firm, and professors and classmates who continually support and guide me throughout this journey.   

Here, your background is not viewed as a limitation, but it’s valued as part of what makes the community stronger.

 

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