Category Archives: Advice
Spring 1L Electives: Domestic Violence and Law and Poverty
While the curriculum for 1Ls tend to be predetermined, Loyola is unique because it allows us to select an elective in our second semester. It is a great way for us to start exploring fields of interest. Loyola offers dozens … Continue reading
Amie B: Selecting an area of law to study
Saying I study law sometimes feels just as ambiguous and broad as if I were to say, “I go to school for science.” Well what does that mean? As lawyers, we could find ourselves practicing as a sports agent or … Continue reading
Amie B: Tackling the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Ah the dreaded Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is due. I have to say I hate filling that thing out. Due to my lack of income, dependents, assets and money, it is not even that complicated. I mostly put … Continue reading
Amie B: Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
So before the polar vortex and the second polar vortex and so much snow, I would primarily ride Divvy bikes and walk around the city. Now, I take the heated protection of the city’s public transit system. The CTA (Chicago Transit … Continue reading
Loyola’s Tutor Program: Hearing from Current 2L Tutors
Tutors at Loyola University Chicago School of Law hold prestigious positions within the law school. After a nomination from a faculty member or through an application process, finalists are interviewed. We asked a few of our current tutors to share … Continue reading
Amie B: Civility and Professionalism
This past week all the 1Ls gathered in Power Rogers & Smith Ceremonial Courtroom on the 10th floor to attend a Panel on “Civility in the profession: Building a Community of Legal Professionals.” The purpose of this panel is to … Continue reading
Why tutors for law school?
Since 1993, Loyola University Chicago School of Law has provided tutors in all of the first year classes. The tutors are available to help you learn how to prepare for class; synthesize the course material; study for exams; and write … Continue reading
Financial Aid: Entering 1L Outside Scholarships
The Law Admission & Financial Aid office put a list of outside scholarships together that entering 1L students would be eligible for. Please consider applying. Also check out our fellowships and special schoalrships for entering 1L students. 2014 Legal Opportunity Scholarship … Continue reading
Amie B: 1L Mentoring Event
A huge benefit to attending Loyola School of Law, is that we have more than 10,000 alumni and thousands live in the city of Chicago holding a wide variety of jobs. They work within state and federal judiciaries, law firms … Continue reading
Amie B: Buying books
Hello readers and welcome back from the holiday season! I hope you all enjoyed yourselves. I definitely did traveling from Michigan to Virginia to DC to New York. Now I am back and broke in Chicago ready to start the … Continue reading