An Out-of-State Perspective
At Loyola, a large portion of students are from California, but not all of us are locals. I grew up in the suburbs of Connecticut, attending school with the same group …
Themes
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Learning the Law, and Learning From Those Who Teach It
One of the things that has made the biggest difference in my experience at Loyola Law School has been the faculty. Law school can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you …
The Student-Faculty Experience at Loyola
One thing I was worried about when coming into an evening/hybrid program was access to my professors. During typical working hours (and often during non-typical hours, if we have a big …
Choosing to Build Relationships
As a 1L who works outside of school, I made a deliberate effort to build relationships with my professors. I regularly attended Professor Grossi’s office hours, partly because her passion for …
Finding My Place at Loyola Law School
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 …
Falling in Love with (the Resources at) Loyola Law School
Happy Valentine’s Month! In this month celebrating “love,” I’ve had a chance to reflect on what I “love” about Loyola and my time here so far. I came from a huge …
Law School is Hard – But It’s Not Heartless
Being in law school means doing a lot of things you have to do, even when they aren’t things you necessarily want to do. One of those things is sitting in …
One is the Loneliest Number in Law School
One thing that I heard a lot about prior to coming to law school was the importance of study groups, which I initially half dismissed and half scoffed at because when …
A Lot to Love About Loyola
I experienced a warm, caring culture during my undergraduate years at LMU, and coming to Loyola Law School felt like returning to a familiar place that genuinely values its students. That …
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, …
Electives Should Not Be Scary
Law school often asks you to make decisions before you feel entirely ready to make them. Electives are no exception. The questions come up early, even if the answers take time. …
One and a Half Years In: Law School at a Glance
Law school has a way of measuring time differently. Semesters feel long, finals feel endless, and suddenly you look up and realize you are one and a half years into this …