Category Archives: Center for Advocacy
Student Spotlight: Ben Horwitz, Claiming Chicago for his own city
Third-year student Ben Horwitz came to Loyola with dual interests in trial advocacy and public interest work—two areas in which he’s taken every opportunity to learn. In the classroom, in the clinic, and in competition, “Loyola has pushed me to … Continue reading
Student Spotlight: Amber Carpenter, Exploring different practice paths
Second-year Loyola law student Amber Carpenter is a Philip H. Corboy Fellow in Trial Advocacy, president of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA), and a member of the Loyola Consumer Law Review. “What I like best about Loyola is the many … Continue reading
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
Loyola wins Thomas Tang National
Loyola won the Thomas Tang National Moot Court Competition held in Washington, DC, November 3-4. Loyola also won Best Brief and Best Oralist Awards. The competition is sponsored by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Law Foundation. Congratulations to … Continue reading
Thomas Tang Regional Champs
Loyola took First Place, Second Place, Best and Second Best Brief Awards, as well as Best and Second Best Oral Advocate Awards, at the Thomas Tang Regional Competition held it Chicago October 13-15. Congratulations to regional champs Jasmine Stanzick and … Continue reading
Loyola Chicago School of Law Leading in Trial Advocacy
Loyola’s nationally renowned trial advocacy program continues to take top honors. Meet our 2016-17 mock trial teams.
Student Ambassador: Brigid O’Keeffe
Name: Brigid O’Keeffe Home City and State: Elmhurst, IL College/University Attended: University of Iowa Chicago Neighborhood you call home: Wrigleyville/Lakeview Current Law Interests include: Civil litigation and Education Law Why did you choose to attend Loyola University Chicago School of Law? … Continue reading
Loyola wins INADR International Mediation Tournament
Loyola took first place at the INADR International Mediation Tournament held at the School of Law March 8-11. Fifty-two teams from four continents competed at the mediation skills tournament. Loyola was also a semi-finalist for mediation advocacy skills. Team member … Continue reading
Student Ambassador: Payal Patel
Name: Payal Patel Home City and State: Toronto, Ontario, Canada College/University Attended: McGill University (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) Chicago Neighborhood you call home: Gold Coast Current Law Interests include: Corporate and Business Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, International Law Why did you … Continue reading
Student Ambassador: Michael Simonet
Name: Michael Simonet Home City and State: Stillwater, Minnesota College/University Attended: University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota Chicago Neighborhood you call home: Gold Coast Current Law Interests include: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, and Real Estate Law Why did you … Continue reading