10 Things I Love About LLS
Dear Loyola law school, I love that our orientation featured a panel of upperclassmen who gave us advice, such as accessing the Barbri 1L Success Course and searching for our classes …
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Loyola’s Mission: The Love in Our Community
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 …
Study Groups As a Law School Must-Have
Rooted in the Jesuit tradition of Loyola Marymount University, Loyola Law School fosters a campus culture that sets it apart from other law schools. Rather than harden a law student into …
The Truth of Law School Cohorts
Before starting law school, you often hear about the competitive, individualistic class (cohort) environment. After all, it is hard to ignore the fact that law school grades are based on the …
Exams are Challenging, Not Impossible
“We did it!” Those were the remarks I heard as I finished my last exam of the Winter Semester: Contracts. A four-hour final that left us all tired, slightly defeated, excited …
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Fall Semester of 1L
During winter break, I reflected on my first semester as a law school student. Starting backwards, the ugly: Imposter Syndrome. After countless hours spent studying for the LSAT, drafting and editing …
In Law School, Nice Guys Always Finish Last?
Like many curious law school applicants, I couldn’t help but fall down the rabbit hole that is r/LawSchoolAdmissions. As I prepared to submit my applications, I scrolled through the subreddit, hoping …
Professors are Here to Help, Not to Embarrass
Before starting law school, I heard countless myths. I was told I would be burdened by debt, have no free time, and face an exceptionally competitive job market. But none …
A Meaningful Introduction to Law School
This summer, I had the chance to attend Summer Institute before starting law school. Initially, I imagined my summer filled with adventure—maybe visiting the Mona Lisa, taking a helicopter ride over …
A 0L Summer
To prepare for my first Civil Procedure class, I had to complete my Professor’s Intro Survey. To the question, “What is something that you love so much you will do it …
The Journey of a Future Double Lion
I first heard the term “double lion” during orientation from a graduate of both Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School and, ever since, I’ve aspired to join that pride. My …