Class of 2026 & 2027 Welcome Packet

on your admission to LMU Loyola Law School, Los Angeles ( LLS )!

We are here to help you. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the enrollment process, visiting campus, scholarships for entering students or receiving additional information.

Admissions 213-736-1074 admissions@lls.edu lls.edu/admissions/contactus/

Jannell Lundy Roberts Associate Dean of Enrollment Management jannell.roberts@lls.edu

Kelly Greer Senior Director of Admissions kelly.greer@lls.edu

Oscar Sanchez Associate Director of Admissions oscar.sanchez@lls.edu

Samantha Maddox Assistant Director of Admissions samantha.maddox@lls.edu

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information

The law school’s Student Financial Services is committed to assisting you as you navigate this process. This page provides important information - please review it carefully and in its entirety.

You may contact Student Financial Services by email at studentfinancialservices@lls.edu if you have any questions.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 academic year are $63,412 for the Day Division Program and $42,436 for the Evening Division Program. Other allowances included in a student’s budget are room and board, books and supplies, transportation and personal expenses. Tuition rates for the 20232024 academic year will be released by mid-April.

Loan Programs

For most students, the primary source of financial aid funding are loans obtained from the federal government. During the 2022-2023 academic year, more than 85 percent of the student body received some form of financial aid. We encourage you to apply for financial aid early.

Other Programs

Work-study funds are only available to upper-division students.

Scholarships

LLS offers a scholarship program for entering students. All admitted students are considered for our scholarship programs and notification is sent throughout the cycle. Award decisions are determined based on the merit of the applicant’s file.

Students interested in the Public Interest Scholars Program should send a statement of interest detailing their public service and social justice background to Jannell Lundy Roberts at jannell.roberts@lls.edu

Students interested in the LLS-HBCU Scholars Program should send a statement of interest detailing their involvement at their undergraduate school and their community service to Kelly Greer at kelly.greer@lls.edu

If you did not receive a scholarship, we encourage you to research other sources for additional funding. See websites listed below in “STEP 3.”

How to Apply for Financial Aid

STEP 1: Complete the 2023-2024 free application for federal student aid (fafsa) by going to: fafsa.gov .

• Use income figures from your 2021 income tax return.

• The federal school code for LLS is E00254.

• Priority deadline is March 15, 2023.

STEP 2: Credit Reports - Your credit history is the major factor considered for approval of the Graduate PLUS loan. Obtain copies of your credit reports from all three credit reporting agencies in order to ensure you have the most accurate information. It is crucial that you do this now if you plan to obtain a Graduate PLUS loan .

You can obtain a credit report by contacting:

• Equifax (equifax.com)

• Transunion (transunion.com)

• Experian (experian.com)

Carefully review your credit reports and begin working on any credit issues that need to be resolved.

STEP 3: Non-University or External Scholarships - A variety of scholarships are also available from private sources. Students are encouraged to research these scholarship alternatives. Two popular search engines are Accesslex.org/databank , Admissionsdean.com and www.lsac. org/choosing-law-school/paying-law-school. There is no charge for using these sites.

BY APRIL 2023, STUDENTS WHO HAVE FILED A FAFSA WILL RECEIVE A NOTICE OUTLINING THEIR LOAN ELIGIBILITY.

January

Campus Events

We offer many opportunities for prospective students to meet with members of the LLS community. Beginning in March, we offer Student Host Days, during which prospective students will attend class with current students and meet with faculty and administrators. This is a small and informal program designed to assist you in learning more about the Law School.

In April, we will host Admitted Students Preview Day. Preview Day is a half-day event that will include mock classes and faculty and student panels.

Please check the website for the most up-to-date information on the visit schedule and campus accessibility. We look forward to meeting you!

MEET LLS!

Loyola’s modern campus is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles—near the hub of the legal, business and financial centers of the city. As an admitted applicant, we encourage you to visit www.lls. edu/admissions/admittedstudents/ for more information on our event schedule.

Concentrations Beyond the Classroom

Civil Litigation and Advocacy

Students will have exposure to the law and skills necessary to train as an advocate in a civil litigation setting.

Corporate Law

This Concentration builds upon Loyola’s Business Law Practicum and provides the foundational coursework needed for corporate transactional practice.

Criminal Justice

Students will have a unique opportunity to learn the law and skills necessary to train as an advocate in a criminal prosecution or defense setting. Experiential opportunities include the Byrne Trial Advocacy Team, the Project for the Innocent and the Juvenile Justice Clinic.

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Law

Students will learn from professors and practitioners with unique expertise in cybersecurity, cybercrime law enforcement, and engineering. Students may also take optional interdisciplinary courses at Loyola Marymount University’s Seaver College of Science and Engineering.

Entertainment and Media Law

This Concentration is divided into two sub-Concentrations: EntertainmentMedia Law Transactional and Entertainment-Media Law Advocacy. The Entertainment Law Practicum incorporates hands-on experience through externships at some of the leading entertainment companies in Los Angeles.

Entrepreneurship

Students interested in using their law degree to pursue a career in business have the opportunity to take two MBA courses at Loyola Marymount University’s Hilton School of Business.

Immigrant Advocacy

This Concentration builds upon a strong foundation in civil litigation skills combined with a substantive background in immigration law.

Intellectual Property Law

Building upon a core curriculum of patent, trademark, copyright and antitrust law courses, this program also offers an optional sub-Concentration in Patent and Technology Law.

International and Comparative Law

This Concentration offers specializations in three areas: International Business Law, International Criminal and Human Rights Law and International and Comparative Law.

Loyola’s Concentrations are areas of study that combine a comprehensive classroom experience with clinical and practical training. They also provide Loyola students with an opportunity to make contacts within our extensive alumni network in those specific areas of law. These opportunities equip graduates with the specialized skills and knowledge applicable to their chosen field.

Public Interest Law

This Concentration exposes students to a multitude of legal careers in the public interest sector including those advocating for children, immigrants, diversity groups, nonprofit organizations, civil rights and more.

Tax Law

This Concentration offers a thorough grounding in substantive tax law and practical tax-lawyering skills.

For more information, visit lls.edu/concentrations

Other Courses of Study

Environmental Law

Family Law

Health Care Law

Law and the Political Process

Choices

First-year students at Loyola have a unique opportunity to take an elective course during the spring semester of the first year. These courses allow a “sneak peek” at several Concentrations, and are also an important preview to more than 300 elective courses that are available to students in their upper division semesters.

Spring 2023 Elective Courses

• Adjudicative Criminal Procedure

• Critical Race Theory

• Innovation Law

• Introduction to Immigration Law

• Introduction to Income Taxation

• Introduction to International Law

Living in Los Angeles

Los Angeles County is a large, diverse region and most students have their own vehicle to navigate the area. How big is Los Angeles? So big that you could fit St. Louis, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Boston, Pittsburgh and Manhattan all within its borders. L.A. can also be described as a string of suburbs connected by an intricate freeway system.

The downtown area is bustling with activity from courts, law firms, businesses and nonprofit organizations during the day and alive in the evening hours for students to spend their “down time” at popular destinations like the LA Live complex – which includes the Crypto.com Arena, Microsoft Theatre, Grammy Museum and restaurants – the Disney Music Concert Hall and historic spaces like Pershing Square and Chinatown.

Due to Loyola’s central location, students can opt to live in the heart of downtown or in a number of different suburbs. From up-and-coming neighborhoods to established areas with a rich history, you can find everything from an artistic loft to a luxury apartment. As with any large city, rental prices vary depending on locale, size and amenities.

Popular rental searches like Craigslist (losangeles.craigslist.org), Westside Rentals (westsiderentals.com), and apartments.com can help with your apartment search. Craigslist is free of charge. Phone apps like Trulia (trulia. com) and Zillow (zillow.com) are also great ways to research listings. Please contact the Admissions Office if you have any questions, 213-736-1074.

Below is a map of some popular neighborhoods. A large majority of students live in downtown Los Angeles, West Hollywood and the Miracle Mile area.

For more detailed information on popular places to live in L.A., check out the Housing Guide on our website at lls.edu/housing

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MIRACLE MILE

City/Location

Beach

Communities: El Segundo*

Hermosa Beach* Manhattan Beach* Redondo Beach*

Commute (approximate, traffic not factored)

35 – 40 minutes

Rental

Rates (approximate, based on studio –2 bedroom apts.)

$1,200 - 3,000

Notes

elsegundo.org hermosabch.org ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us redondo.org

Beachgoers delight in these small communities and their walkability to restaurants and nightlife.

Burbank* 20 minutes $1,000 - 2,500

Culver City* 25 minutes $1,000 - 2,500

Downtown

5 minutes $1,000 - 3,000

Located north of Hollywood, Burbank houses major entertainment and production studios. burbankca.gov

Residents enjoy the charming downtown area with its sidewalk cafes and famous movie studios. www.culvercity.org

The city’s vibrant culture and close proximity to school makes downtown popular with students. downtownla.com

Glendale* 25 minutes $1,000-2,300 glendaleca.gov

Located between the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys, Glendale has the county’s largest number of multi-family dwellings.

Often referred to as “K-Town,” it’s an affordable area close to campus that’s great for “foodies” and discount shoppers. Los

Koreatown* 10 minutes $1,200 - 1,800

15 minutes $1,000 - 2,200

15 minutes $1,200 - 3,000

Los Feliz borders the Santa Monica mountains and is known for its historic homes and famous owners.

Notable destinations in this popular area include The Grove thegrovela.com and The Original Farmers Market.

Pasadena* 30 minutes $1,000 – 2,000 cityofpasadena.net Home of the Rose Bowl, Rose Parade and Old Town, it’s an area of choice for students with families. Santa Monica*

Venice 30 minutes $1,200 - 2,800 smgov.net Home to the popular Third Street Promenade, it’s L.A.’s most ecofriendly city. Silver Lake* 15 minutes $900 - 2,200 One of L.A.’s trendy and “up and coming” neighborhoods.

Torrance 35 minutes $1,000 – 2,500

West Hollywood* 20 minutes $1,000 - 2,500

These prices may assume having a roommate.

* Metrolink, Metrorail or LADOT Bus accessible.

Hosts a wider range of apartment prices than the other coastal cities of the South Bay. torranceca.gov

Known as “WeHo,” it’s home to L.A.’s trendier nightclubs and a mosaic of diverse communities. weho.org

Commuting

Loyola Law School (LLS) is located just outside of Downtown L.A. and is in a central area to most places in Los Angeles County. The convergence of most major Los Angeles and Orange County freeways is located near LLS. The school’s convenient location allows students to choose from an array of public transportation options.

Average travel time varies from an easy 25 minutes to as long as an 1 hour and 15 minutes to most outlying suburbs, depending on the hour of day and traffic. Since traffic is a major consideration, alternate modes of transportation are also available from most locations.

L.A. has a rapid transit system that serves all communities, with buses, shuttles and trains. Most trains/buses run periodically from the early morning to the late hours at night. Metro services include six Metrorail lines, four bus regions and several commuter trains (metro.net or ladottransit.com). In addition, a number of cities offer convenient regional transportation options (i.e. Foothill Transit, Big Blue Bus or DASH).

Transportation Perks

Loyola partially subsidizes train and bus passes for those who wish to take advantage of public transit.

In addition, the school operates a free shuttle service from the 7th/Metro Center Station in downtown L.A. Students who take the Metrolink or Metrorail to Union Station will then board the Red or Purple Line and exit at the 7th/Metro Center Station. The shuttle arrives at 7th and Figueroa approximately every 15 minutes throughout the day and evening. For more information on TIP, visit https://my.lls.edu/tip.

metro.net / (323.466.3876)

Metro Purple Line Downtown to Mid-Wilshire/Koreatown

Metro Blue Line

Metro Gold Line Azusa to East Los Angeles (via Union Station)

Metro Green Line

service from Downtown to Norwalk and South Bay

Metro Red Line Downtown to North Hollywood (with continuing service to the Warner Center and Chatsworth via the Orange Line)

METRO EXPO LINE

Metro

Metro

Downtown LA, Expo Park, Culver City and Santa Monica

Metrolink Commuter Rail Downtown to the Antelope Valley (including Glendale, Burbank, Sylmar and Santa Clarita), Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura and the 91 (FWY) metrolinktrains.com

Blog On!

Campus updates direct from current students and LLS’ Experiential Learning Fair

Jury of Peers

[ Student Blog ]

Check out the student blog to learn about what students are up to, why they chose Loyola, how they survived finals, the search for a summer externship and much more!

lls.edu/juryofpeers

Experiential Learning Fair

[ Hands Down the Best Hands-on Experience ]

Twice a year, Loyola hosts a virtual “Experiential Learning Fair” to highlight the extraordinary opportunities available to upper division students for hands-on experience. Students learn more about LLS on- and off-campus clinics, moot court and trial advocacy programs, and practica. Feel free to visit www.lls.edu/experientiallearningfair/ to listen to the most recent program recordings. (Note: not all programs may be represented on this page. Contact the Admissions Office if you would like information on an LLS program not listed.)

lls.edu/experientiallearningfair