Category Archives: 1L Life

Keeping up with Keala: How to get through the law school application process and come out winning!

Keeping up with Keala The law school application process can be daunting and somewhat overwhelming if you don’t have your ducks in a row. If you’re thinking to yourself, “Oh no, I haven’t done one thing yet,” fear not because … Continue reading

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Keeping up with Keala- Midterm, Pizza, the Bean

Keeping up with Keala I can’t believe it’s already seven weeks into the semester! Time has honestly been flying. My first midterm was this past week and I tried Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria for the first time! Midterm My first midterm … Continue reading

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Introducing Khalil Watson, 1L at Loyola University Chicago School of Law

What’s up everyone! My name is Khalil Watson and I’m a 1L currently making it through my first semester of law school a Loyola University Chicago School of Law. I’m here to give you a look into my experience living … Continue reading

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Keeping up with Keala- First Month as a Law Student

Keeping up with Keala My first month at Loyola and in Chicago has been filled with new and exciting experiences. I have learned so much already, and I have built what I know will be long-lasting friendships. Law School This … Continue reading

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Introducing Loxley Keala, 1L at Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Keeping up with Keala Aloha! My name is Loxley Keala and I am a 1L at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. I am here to invite you to join me on my journey through my first year of law … Continue reading

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Student Spotlight: Tagen Vaughn, Weekend JD

Tagen Vaughn Sheboygan Falls, WI Education BA in Communications University of Colorado at Boulder Employment Sr. Manager of Contracts and Legal Operations at Sargento Foods Inc. Why did you decide to attend Loyola’s Weekend JD program? I have wanted to … Continue reading

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1L Student Highlight: Adrienne Chanelle Turner-McGowan

Adrienne is one of the first friends I made at Loyola.  We met prior to starting our 1L year at a reception for students.  As a woman of color, I was automatically drawn to her – we chatted about our … Continue reading

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Applicants for Fall 2017- Special Scholarship and Fellowship Deadline is March 1

Our special scholarships and fellowships have a March 1 deadline. Why? We are hoping that we can provide decisions before our April 15 seat deposit deadline and in most cases before April 1, so you have time to consider all … Continue reading

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Student Spotlight: Eric Liu, Intellectual Property

My decision to leave engineering for law school was not a simple one, and making sure that I went to the right law school for me was just as important as my decision to make the transition. Having worked as … Continue reading

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Liz R: 1L of a Schedule

A lot of incoming students have asked me what a typical day as a 1L looks like. I thought it would be helpful to show you my schedule for this week. While every student’s daily routine is different, the class blocks … Continue reading

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