Monday, March 7, 2011

Loyola Law School of Los Angeles

Loyola Law School Los Angels

Loyola Law School
919 Albany Street
Los Angeles,
CA
90015
Aside from giving away a good grade point average, Loyola Law School of Los Angeles is a really great law school! This southern California branch opened its doors to the world in 1920 and is a division of Loyola Marymount University. It was also initially the premiere ABA-approved (American Bar Association) law school in California with requirements of pro bono work for graduation. Loyola also boasts Alumni representation in all 50 states!

Loyola Law School Facts

  • Loyola Law School of Los Angeles opened in 1920.
  • Accredited by the American Bar Association in 1937.
  • Designed by award-winning architect Frank Gehry.
  • About half of the entering class, does so on grant assistance or scholarship.

Law Degrees Offered at Loyola Law School

  • Juris Doctor
  • Juris Doctor/Master of
    Business Administration
  • Juris Doctor/Master of
    Laws in Taxation
  • Master of Laws in Taxation

Scholarships and Tuition

Tuition for Loyola runs around $37,890 for a full-time law student, and around $25,340 for evening classes. Financial aid is available for most students, with around 85% receiving assistance in one form or another. Applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships by the Admissions Office. Those who are awarded a full tuition scholarship, will still be responsible for mandatory fees and a stipend for books. Students interested in a scholarship to Loyola Law School should make sure to research the Fritz. B. Burns Scholarship, The Public Interest Scholars Program, Yellow Ribbon Award, Dean's Scholarship, and the Loyola Scholarships.

The Loyola Law School Campus

Loyola Law Campus
Loyola Law is located in the Pico-Union district, in the building that now houses the William M. Rains Library. Loyola Law School is on Albany Street, just off Olympic Boulevard and West 9th Street in Los Angeles, California. Just blocks away from the Good Samaritan Hospital. Another draw of the Pico-Union area is the South Bonnie Brae Tract Historic District (which can be find on the National Register of Historic Places), where you'll find blocks of homes that date to the 1890s and reflect Queen Anne and Colonial Revival architecture.

Loyola is quick drive off of the Harbor Freeway, at exit 22A. From the exit, take your first right on Blaine Street, then take your next left onto Olympic Boulevard. You'll find the campus two blocks down on the right.

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