Category Archives: Academic
Alumni Spotlight: Victoria Dempsey (JD ’16)
The Illinois Bar Foundation has awarded a post graduate legal fellowship to School of Law graduate Victoria Dempsey (JD ’16). She will begin her fellowship this fall working at Loyola’s Community Law Center Clinic. Victoria was a member of the … Continue reading
Faculty Spotlight: Jordan Paradise
Loyola welcomes Jordan Paradise to its full-time law faculty. She brings to the School of Law and the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy years of expertise in the life sciences realm. Her recent scholarly work addresses diverse legal … Continue reading
Faculty Spotlight: Jeffrey Kwall
Most law students at Loyola take at least one course in Federal Income Tax. Many students with liberal arts backgrounds choose to pursue Loyola’s unique Tax Certificate Program. For the past five years, the School of Law has awarded an … Continue reading
Loyola’s new interim law dean to focus on school’s visibility
The following article about Michael J. Kaufman, Loyola’s interim law dean, was published today in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. The new leader at the helm of Loyola University Chicago School of Law is no stranger among the faculty and … 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
Loyola in the News: Faculty
*Cynthia Ho’s paper “DRUGGED OUT: HOW COGNITIVE BIAS HURTS DRUG INNOVATION“, was recently listed on SSRN’s Top Ten download list for: Law & Society: Private Law eJournals. As of May 2016, her paper has been downloaded 10,846 times. *Spencer … Continue reading
“Chicago legal market, congenial community” -Meghan Murphy
Meghan Murphy Mokena, IL Undergraduate Degree: BA, English Literature, Public Relations & Business Law University of Miami In five words or less, why did you choose Loyola for law school? Chicago legal market, congenial community What do you like best … Continue reading
Student Ambassador: John W. Anders
Name: John W. Anders Home City and State: Mt. Prospect, IL College/University Attended: University of Notre Dame Chicago Neighborhood you call home: Lincoln Park Current Law Interests include: Education Law Why did you choose to attend Loyola University Chicago School … Continue reading
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