Category Archives: Why Loyola?
Dan K. Webb Center for Advocacy
As one of the most respected advocacy programs in the nation, Loyola continues to set a standard for excellence. Loyola graduates are among the most effective trial and appellate lawyers in Chicago and in the country. See what our competition … Continue reading
Current Student Spotlight: Sei Unno, 2L
Sei Unno, a 2L at Loyola with undergraduate majors in history and psychology, enrolled this past fall in the School of Law’s nationally recognized Health Justice Project to gain practical training as a student clinician and to help those in … Continue reading
Alumni Spotlight: Gregory Leighton, partner at Neal, Gerber, and Eisenberg
Intellectual Property (IP) is a growing field that encompasses a wide range of fields including patents, copyright, trademarks, privacy, and technology. We spoke with Gregory Leighton (JD ’06) who is currently a partner at Neal, Gerber, and Eisenberg in Chicago … Continue reading
Keeping up with Keala: Meet Professor Cynthia Ho!
Hi all! Ever wonder what professors of the law are actually like? If you’ve ever seen The Paper Chase or Legally Blonde, rest easy, because Loyola’s professors are nothing like that! In fact, every professor I’ve met thus far is … Continue reading
Loyola to launch legal center for social justice
Communities in need of critical legal services in such areas as health care, education, and criminal justice will benefit from a new center at Loyola University Chicago’s School of Law thanks to the generosity of alumnus Curt Rodin (JD ’75) … Continue reading
Loyola law: A next step for many educators
In a list of emerging authorities in education law, Loyola University Chicago’s Education Law and Policy Institute—a component of the law school’s nationally regarded Civitas ChildLaw Center—would be front and center. “I think there’s increasing recognition that we’re a go-to … Continue reading
Student Spotlight: Andrea Calvert, Intellectual Property
I entered Loyola in the Fall of 2015 with one goal: pursue IP law to protect companies in the fashion and luxury goods industry. At the time, I was aware that I was hardly the cookie cutter law student. As … Continue reading
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
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
Student Spotlight: Kara Smith, Intellectual Property
Next fall I start my final year at Loyola and can sincerely say that attending Loyola has been the best decision I’ve ever made. For one, the student body here is incredible and caring – not cut-throat or insanely competitive. … Continue reading