LMU Loyola Law School Admit Packet

Welcome Packet Class of 2024 - 2025

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Congratulations 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

Jannell Lundy Roberts Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions & Enrollment Services jannell.roberts@lls.edu

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

Meera Kaveeshvar Assistant Director of Admissions meera.kaveeshvar@lls.edu

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

lls.edu/admittedstudents 2

Contents Page 2

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Financial Aid and Scholarship Information

Living in Los Angeles

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Important Dates

Commuting

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Campus Events

Blogs!

Page 5 Concentrations Beyond the Classroom

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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

Other Programs

Tuition and fees for the 2020-2021 academic year are $59,990 for the Day Division Program and $40,090 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 20212022 academic year will be released by mid-April.

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

Loan Programs For most students, the primary source of financial aid funding are loans obtained from the federal government. During the 2021-2022 academic year, more than 90 percent of the student body received some form of financial aid. We encourage you to apply for financial aid early.

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.

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 2021-2022 free application for federal student aid (fafsa) by going to: fafsa.gov.

• Use income figures from your 2019 income tax return.

• The federal school code for LLS is E00254.

• Priority deadline is March 16, 2021.

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)

• Experian (experian.com)

• Transunion (transunion.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 Admissionsdean.com and Scholarships.com. There is no charge for using these sites.

BY APRIL 2021, STUDENTS WHO HAVE FILED A FAFSA WILL RECEIVE A NOTICE OUTLINING THEIR LOAN ELIGIBILITY.

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Important Dates 2021 January

March

January 1

March 3-5

Apply for FAFSA online (fafsa.gov).

The federal school code for LLS is E00254.

Spring Break - No Classes

January 18

March 16 FAFSA Filing Priority Deadline

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Campus Closed

April

May

April 1

May 31

César Chávez Holiday Observed – Campus Closed

Memorial Day – Campus Closed

April 2 Good Friday Observed – Campus Closed

April 16 and April 23 Preview Day (event for admitted students)

April 20 First Seat Deposit Due *Scholarship students may have an earlier deadline.

June

July

June 1 Second Seat Deposit Due

July 4-5 Independence Day Holiday – Campus Closed July 26 Orientation Scheduler Goes LIVE!

August August 6 Section Assignments Available Week of August 9 Mandatory First Year Orientation August 16 First Day of Classes Applicants admitted via Early Decision will be required to submit one seat deposit at an earlier date per the details of the acceptance letter. Additional events for admitted students will be announced beginning in January.

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MEET LLS!

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!

» lls.edu/visit

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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.

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.

Entertainment and Media Law

Public Interest 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.

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.

Entrepreneurship

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

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

Tax Law

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT LLS.EDU/CONCENTRATIONS.

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.

Other Courses of Study Environmental Law Family Law Health Care Law Law and the Political Process

Choices

Spring 2021 Elective Courses

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.

• Adjudicative Criminal Procedure • Artificial Intelligence and the Law • Critical Race Theory • Introduction to Administrative Law • Introduction to Immigration Law • Introduction to Income Taxation • Introduction to International Law

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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 Staples Center, 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) and Westside Rentals (westsiderentals.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

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City/Location

Commute (approximate, traffic not factored)

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

Notes

elsegundo.org Beach Communities: El Segundo* Hermosa Beach* Manhattan Beach* Redondo Beach*

Burbank*

hermosabch.org 35 – 40 minutes

$1,000 – 2,800

ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us redondo.org Beachgoers delight in these small communities and their walkability to restaurants and nightlife.

20 minutes

$1,000 - 2,500

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

burbankca.gov

Culver City*

25 minutes

$950 – 2,000

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

www.culvercity.org Downtown Los Angeles*

5 minutes

$900 - 3,000

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

downtownla.com glendaleca.gov

Glendale*

25 minutes

$1,000-2,300

Koreatown*

10 minutes

$1,000 - 1,500

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

Los Feliz*

15 minutes

$1,000 - 2,000

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

Miracle Mile* (Mid-Wilshire)

15 minutes

$950 – 2,500

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

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

cityofpasadena.net Pasadena*

30 minutes

$1,000 – 2,000

Home of the Rose Bowl, Rose Parade and Old Town, it’s an area of choice for students with families.

smgov.net

Santa Monica* & Venice

30 minutes

$1,000 – 2,500

Silver Lake*

15 minutes

$900 - 2,000

One of L.A.’s trendy and “up and coming” neighborhoods.

$1,000 – 2,500

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

Torrance

35 minutes

Home to the popular Third Street Promenade, it’s L.A.’s most ecofriendly city.

torranceca.gov

West Hollywood*

20 minutes

$1,000 - 2,500

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

weho.org

* Metrolink, Metrorail or LADOT Bus accessible

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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.

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.

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).

Metro

metro.net / (323.466.3876)

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Line

Region/cities served

Metro Purple Line

Downtown to Mid-Wilshire/Koreatown

Metro Blue Line

Downtown to Long Beach

Metro Gold Line

Pasadena to East Los Angeles (via Union Station)

Metro Green Line

Connecting 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

Connects Downtown LA, Expo Park, Culver City and Santa Monica

Metro bus Gateway cities

Includes Artesia, Cerritos, Downey, Lakewood, Norwalk and Signal Hill

Metro bus San Fernando Valley

Includes Burbank and Glendale

Metro bus San Gabriel Valley

Includes East Los Angeles, Altadena, Pasadena, Pomona and West Covina

Metro bus South Bay

Includes Carson, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Redondo Beach and Torrance

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 Faculty

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!

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lls.edu/juryofpeers

Summary Judgments [ Faculty Blog ]

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Loyola professors weigh in on emerging legal issues, current events, Supreme Court decisions and more.

summaryjudgments.lls.edu

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