Applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
Please note the American Bar Association does not allow credits received in an MLS program to be transferred to a JD degree.
A personal statement is required and assists the Admissions Committee in selecting a highly-qualified and diverse entering class. It is also used to assess each applicant's written English skills. The personal statement provides each applicant with the opportunity to describe his or her interest in the MLS program, the uniqueness of his or her character and experience, and his or her potential to contribute to Loyola's community.
The personal statement should be typed: 2-3 pages in length and, double spaced, using no smaller than 10 point font. The personal statement must be the original work of the applicant.
U.S. applicants must submit a transcript for baccalaureate and all post-baccalaureate degrees. If admitted, an official transcript will need to be submitted before enrollment. Official transcripts should be sent directly from the school, or may be submitted in a sealed envelope along with other application materials from the applicant.
Applicants may submit an unofficial copy of their transcripts, but if admitted will be required to submit official transcripts before enrollment.
International applicants must submit an official English translation or certified evaluation of an official transcript for baccalaureate and all post-baccalaureate degrees.
One letter of recommendation is required. Letters of recommendation must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions by the recommender, or may be submitted in a sealed envelope along with application materials. In addition, the MLS Letter of Recommendation Form must be fully completed and accompany the letters of recommendation in order for Loyola to match the letters to an applicant's file. Letters can be emailed (mlsprogram@lls.edu) or mailed to the Graduate Admissions Office (919 Albany Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015).Letters of recommendation offer insight to a prospective student's potential for law school success and provide information about the candidate that is not reflected in other parts of the application. Letters can comment on the applicant's intellectual capacity, analytic and communication skills, and character traits. Although academic letter(s) are preferred, letters submitted by the candidate's employer or supervisor are accepted. Letters from family members or family friends are strongly discouraged.
Applicants are required to submit a résumé. A candidate's résumé should not exceed two typed pages and may include: education information (including honors and awards), employment history, extracurricular or community activities, military service, publications, special achievements, etc.
Foreign-educated applicants must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score. The Admissions Committee prefers TOEFL scores of 90 and higher; however, the application will be reviewed in its totality. A slightly lower TOEFL score may be acceptable if the candidate’s other qualifications are very strong. The Admissions Committee will accept an IELTS score report in place of a TOEFL score report. Every IELTS score will be converted into an estimated TOEFL score by using this comparison table. Applicants who retake the TOEFL or IELTS may submit their new score to the Office of Admissions.
Individuals who are native English speakers or who have completed a baccalaureate or a post-baccalaureate degree at an English language institution of higher education may request a waiver of the English language test score requirement.
Loyola Law School admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the Law School. Consistent with its obligations under the law, Loyola Law School prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in the administration of the Law School's programs and activities, including hiring, compensation, work assignments, and promotion. Loyola Law School also prohibits unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. For inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy, contact Loyola Law School’s Director of Human Resources/Deputy Title IX Coordinator at 213.736.1415 or the University’s Title IX Coordinator at 310.568.6105.
Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). If you have any questions, contact the Office of Admissions at +1(213) 220-0789 or mlsprogram@lls.edu.
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March 1, 2021Priority application deadline for Fall 2021.
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