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Loyola has educated the leaders of both the legal profession and society, demonstrating in their practice of law and public service the highest standards of personal integrity, professional ethics, and a deep concern for social justice. Scholarships allow Loyola to provide life-changing opportunities today for the change agents and advocates of tomorrow. By creating a named scholarship, you become a partner in Loyola’s commitment to making legal education accessible. There are a number of ways that a scholarship can support Loyola students. A scholarship can help a student today. It can live in perpetuity. It can be personal and have a name that inspires generations to come. It can strengthen diversity and cultivate passion. And it can strengthen the partnership between legal education and the legal profession.
Current-Use Scholarships
a scholarship can help a student today Current-use gifts allow the law school to award the entire gift during an academic year and provide immediate support to deserving Loyola students.
I created this scholarship because giving back is important and a privilege. Mentoring these students has given me a great deal of hope for our future. Cindy M. Lopez ’85 Cindy Lopez Scholarship
Loyola instilled in me the importance of “doing the right thing,” which has shaped my career. I created a scholarship in honor of my 40-year reunion so today’s students can benefit from a similar experience. Linda I. Marks ’80 Linda I. Marks Centennial Scholarship
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Saggese Family Scholarship Jon Bremen Jon is a tenured professor of music at Los Angeles Southwest College. Prior to attending Loyola as an evening student, he received his doctorate in musical arts. His work in the South Los Angeles community has inspired his interest in criminal justice and immigrant advocacy. Jon has worked with Loyola’s Center for Juvenile Law and Policy, the Capital Habeas Unit of the Federal Public Defender’s Office, and Kids in Need of Defense.
Endowed Scholarships a scholarship can live in perpetuity
An endowed gift creates a permanent scholarship fund, fueling the law school in perpetuity. Each year, endowment income is used to fund the scholarship award. It is a sustainable gift that ensures deserving students are able to fulfill their ambition of a Loyola education, regardless of their financial situation.
achieve their dream.
With the inspiration and support of my grandmother, Ella I. Kurth, my law school dream became a reality; in her name I wanted others to be inspired to
Judge Judith (Bavetta) Ryan ’70 (Ret.) Ella I. Kurth Scholarship
Loyola’s influence on me, both personally and professionally, is immeasurable. This is why my family chose to establish an endowed scholarship ensuring future generations have access to a Loyola education. Chris Chin ’94 Chin Family Scholarship
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Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Family Scholarship Sydney Wright Sydney attended the University of California, Irvine, where she was a member of the women’s volleyball team, before starting at Loyola. Sydney spent her second-year summer as a summer associate at Skadden and will continue on their litigation team upon graduation. As an African American, first-generation law student, she is pursuing a career in law to ultimately assert a position of strength in addressing the social issues with which she is deeply concerned.
Family and Legacy Scholarships
a scholarship can be personal and have a name that inspires generations to come When you create a scholarship, you have an opportunity to name the award and deepen the connection between you and the law school. Your gift can celebrate the appreciation you and your family have for Loyola or memorialize the impact a Loyola education had on a loved one.
I believe in Loyola’s mission and am proud to support our black students. These are the leaders, advocates, and change agents of tomorrow. Judge John Meigs ’78 (Ret.) Meigs Family Scholarship
We met in Law School, so Loyola holds a special place with our family. We are honored to endow a scholarship that supports public interest and the Armenian community at the place where it all started. Agnes Ordubegian Martin ‘01 and George Thomas Martin III ‘01 Martin and Ordubegian Scholarship
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James Robie Memorial Scholarship Gabe Araj Gabe played Division 1 baseball at the University of Central Arkansas and realized that the lessons learned through athletics would set him up for success at Loyola. He has excelled in summer positions at plaintiff’s trial firms and continued these positions, part time, throughout the school year. When he is not working or studying, Gabe mentors high school students through Loyola’s Young Lawyers Program and serves as the vice president of the Consumer Law Society.
Pipeline to the Profession Scholarships a scholarship can strengthen diversity and cultivate passion
Scholarships not only provide important financial assistance, they can directly support students coming from underserved communities. They can also benefit students who excel in, and have a desire to contribute to, a specific practice area or community. From intellectual property to public interest, a scholarship can be a way to establish a pipeline of Loyola’s most talented students to a particular area of practice. This is how we change the face of the profession.
Loyola has given me more than I could have asked. Now it’s time to give back. This is why my family created the scholarship — to encourage young Latino/Latina Loyola lawyers to continue to help our vulnerable immigrant community. Steve Espinoza ’96 Steven Espinoza Family Scholarship
We credit Loyola for much of our success as civil litigators and appreciate its support of social justice issues. We were therefore pleased to establish a scholarship to support students interested in both fields. Roxanne Wilson ’80 and Mike Leahy ’78 Leahy/Wilson Scholarship
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John Matthews Disability Rights Endowed Scholarship
Caroline Glennie-Smith Caroline grew up in Baltimore, MD, and attended the University of Virginia before coming to Loyola. She serves as the chief production editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review. Caroline is a research assistant for Professor Katherine Perez, who oversees Loyola’s Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy and Innovation, and has also assisted in disability rights mediations at the Department of Fair Employment and Housing through Loyola’s Pro Se Mediation Clinic.
Firm Scholarships
a scholarship can strengthen the partnership between legal education and the legal profession Loyola is proud to cultivate the passion and grit that take our graduates to the top. It is humbling when alumni find success and give back to Loyola. Many do so while strengthening the connection between Loyola’s students and their organization.
Buchalter has a very proud tradition of hiring Loyola graduates. The Loyola graduates among our ranks are honored to have their own scholarship with a focus on serving the community. Michael Williamson ’91 Buchalter Public Service Scholarship
I created the scholarship in honor of my 5-year reunion at the suggestion of Professor Nockleby because Loyola gave me the opportunity to be a lawyer. I want others to have that same opportunity. Joshua Cohen Slatkin ’12 Law Office of Joshua Cohen Slatkin Scholarship
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O’Melveny & Myers Scholarship Nicole Wentworth Nicole worked at a personal injury firm for two years prior to law school. She now serves as the chief note and comment editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review and is a member of the Young Lawyers Program, a mentoring program for underserved high school students. Through Loyola’s Ninth Circuit Appellate Clinic, Nicole will have the opportunity to represent a client before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
General Endowed and Current-Use Scholarships
a scholarship can unite a community of students, alumni, and donors There are a variety of existing endowed and current-use scholarship funds that are bolstered by gifts of all sizes.
African American Scholarship
Latino Alumni Scholarship
The African American Scholarship recognizes an incoming or current African American student who demonstrates leadership and an affinity for the study and practice of law.
By supporting the Latino Alumni Scholarship, you directly support an emerging Latino/Latina leader who shows promise through community involvement and academic excellence.
Armenian Scholarship
Law Review Scholarship
The Armenian Scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates their passion for using their education and skills to support the Armenian community.
The Law Review Scholarship is awarded to a member of the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review writing or editorial staff, someone who shows distinction both inside and outside of the classroom.
Asian American Scholarship
Loyola Scholarship (General)
The Asian American Scholarship provides critical financial support to an incoming or current Asian American student who might not otherwise be able to afford a Loyola education.
Evening Division Scholarship The Evening Division Scholarship is awarded annually to returning evening students who artfully juggle their professional and academic responsibilities.
First Generation Scholarship Started by two alumni in 2017, the First Generation Scholarship provides financial support for new and/or returning students who are the first in their families to attend law school.
Gerald T. McLaughlin Scholarship The Gerald T. McLaughlin Scholarship honors Dean McLaughlin’s memory and is awarded to students who demonstrate a passion for social justice and a commitment to public service.
The Loyola Scholarship gives the law school the flexibility in providing scholarship support to incoming students who show promise or returning students who continue to thrive at Loyola.
Orange County Scholarship The Orange County Scholarship provides a meritbased award to a day or evening student who hails and/or commutes from Orange County.
Veterans Scholarship The Veterans Scholarship directly supports a veteran who wants to attend Loyola but requires additional resources in order to complete their education.
Join Us in Supporting Students 2020 – 2021 academic year The need for scholarship support is more urgent than ever. Scholarship gifts provide much-needed resources that will have a meaningful impact on scholarship recipients and, in turn, the community and clients they serve throughout their careers. Creating a scholarship increases Loyola’s financial security while reducing the financial burden many law students face in pursuit of their education.
Tuition and Fees
$60,860 (Day) $40,722 (Evening)
74%
of students take out loans
The average student loan debt upon graduation is
$148,731
Types of Scholarships and Giving Levels Endowed Scholarships An endowed gift creates a permanent scholarship fund that is named by the donor, assists generations of deserving students, and sustains the law school in perpetuity. Investment income is used to fund the scholarship award, generally 5% annually. Endowed Scholarship with Criteria $100,000+ Unrestricted Endowed Scholarship $50,000+ Current-Use Scholarships A current-use gift allows the law school to award the entire gift during an academic year and provide immediate support to deserving students. Current-Use Scholarship with Criteria $50,000+ Unrestricted Current-Use Scholarship $25,000+ General Endowed and Current-Use Scholarship Funds There are a variety of existing endowed and current-use scholarship funds that are bolstered by gifts of all sizes.
Making Your Gift All gifts of $25,000 or more can be fulfilled over a five-year period. The law school offers streamlined giving at lls.edu/give as well as a number of other options — like gifting appreciated securities or including the law school in your estate. You can view a complete list of ways to give at lls.edu/waystogive. We welcome the opportunity to speak to you about establishing a scholarship. Please contact us at 213.736.8118 or advancement@lls.edu.
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