Loyola’s Mission: The Love in Our Community

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As we embrace the spirit of February, a month often associated with love, I find it fitting to reflect on what I appreciate and admire about Loyola Law School.  

While Loyola Law School’s campus is geographically small, spanning just one acre within a single block, it offers extraordinary diversity in its student body and experiences. My 1E class of 47 students (first-year-evening students) includes peers of various ages, professions, and backgrounds. One of my favorite aspects of the law school experience has been not just getting to know my classmates, but learning from their diverse life experiences. From news anchors to aerospace experts to mathematicians to fragrance specialists, the range of backgrounds is truly a unique mix of inspiring stories. I’ve come to realize that law school is more than just the lessons from professors; it is also about the lessons and stories you discover through the connections you make. 

The campus itself fosters a strong sense of community, as well. While it is quiet and peaceful at night, especially with my classes running from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., there is still a sense of connection. I often walk through a nearly empty campus, passing a few students as they go about their own late-night routines, all while the Downtown skyline glows in the distance. After a long evening of work and classes, it’s a beautiful way to wrap up the night, offering a moment of reflection and a reminder of how unique this experience truly is. The skyline feels like our version of the Northern Lights, quietly uniting us under the night sky.

Even in those quiet moments, the sense of community is always felt. The small size of the campus fosters a supportive environment, where whether we’re attending office hours, chatting with classmates about assignments, or debating the law, we’re always working together. No one here wants to see you fail. Instead, it feels like we’re all growing together as a community, surrounded by faculty and peers who genuinely want to see us succeed. 

Ultimately, what I love about Loyola Law School is the campus environment, but, most importantly, it’s inclusivity. The school’s commitment to offering an evening program for students who want to continue or need to continue working has made it possible for many of us, including myself, to pursue and achieve our dreams of becoming attorneys.

TOPICS: 1E, Los Angeles