Visiting Scholars Application

Applicants normally must possess a Ph.D. or a J.D. (or foreign equivalent). 

The priority application deadlines are the following:

• Fall - May 1
• Spring - November 1
• Summer - March 1

Applicants must submit a letter describing their proposed program of research or study, specifying the time period they wish to be in residence at Loyola. Applicants must pursue a program of research or study which is of mutual interest to faculty members at Loyola. To review our faculty scholarship, please go to https://www.lls.edu/faculty/facultyexperts/. 

A research proposal should be typed, double-spaced, and submitted (electronically attached) with the application. The required font size of the professional goals statement is 10 pt. or larger; the recommended length is two pages.

The research proposal must be the original work of the applicant. 

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae. The curriculum vitae should not exceed two typed pages and may include: education information (including honors and awards), employment history, extracurricular or community activities, publications, special achievements, etc.

Foreign-educated applicants must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score. The Graduate 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 Graduate Admissions.

Applicants who do not submit a TOEFL/IETLS score, may be asked to take an Duolingo's English Proficiency exam online.  This test can be taken at any time and provides a score in two days only.  For more information about Duolingo's English Proficiency exam, please go to https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants.

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.