A 1L of a Summer
While many pre-law students worry about cold calls and networking in law school, I worried about securing a 1L summer position—before I had even finished writing my personal statement. Fortunately, the …
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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, …
Conquering Nerves, Creating Connections: Networking for the Big Picture
Networking in law school can feel awkward. You know it’s important, but reaching out to busy judges and lawyers, professors, or alumni can seem intimidating. If you’re shy or worry about …
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 …
The Importance of Reading (Emails from Your School’s Career Development Office)
Since starting law school in August, two things have remained constant each week: I fight a losing battle against Los Angeles traffic almost daily, and I get at least one email …
The 1L Elective I Didn’t Choose—But Came To Appreciate
When I submitted my First-Year Elective preferences, I ranked Adjudicative Criminal Procedure, Introduction to International Law, and Critical Race Theory as my top three choices. I was particularly interested in Adjudicative …
Beyond the Classroom: How Loyola Law Faculty Shape My Journey
One of the most valuable aspects of law school is the opportunity to build relationships with faculty members who are not only brilliant legal minds but also supportive mentors. At Loyola …