Category Archives: Student Life

Student Spotlight: Kechia Lewis, Weekend JD

Kechia Lewis Chicago, IL Education BA in Forensic Science with a minor in Chemistry Loyola University Chicago Employment Chemistry Lab Manager, City College of Chicago Why did you decide to attend Loyola’s Weekend JD program? The weekend option is invaluable. … Continue reading

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Introducing Catie Eubanks, 1L at Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Hi All! My name is Catie Eubanks and I am currently in my first semester as a 1L at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. I will be detailing my journey as a 1L, along with some of my classmates.  … Continue reading

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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

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Advice: What to do the summer before law school

“The summer before I started law school I went on a mission trip to Ghana and worked at a preschool. It sounds like it would be demanding, but I also had a lot of down time to explore and read … Continue reading

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“Location, strong network throughout Chicago” -Carrera Thibodeaux

Carrera Thibodeaux (2L) Memphis, TN BS in Political Science, University of Tennessee Knoxville Why did you choose Loyola for law school (five words or less):  Location, strong network throughout Chicago What do you like best about Loyola?: The staff, professors, … Continue reading

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“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

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“The inclusive and welcoming community” – Michael Simonet

Michael Simonet Hometown: Stillwater, Minnesota Undergraduate Degree: BA, Marketing Management & Philosophy, University of St. Thomas Why did you choose Loyola for law school in five words or less: The inclusive and welcoming community What do you like best about Loyola?: … Continue reading

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Scholarship story: Mike Montgomery (3L)

Mike Montgomery, JD ’16 at Loyola School of Law, is the recipient of the Dean Nina S. Appel Scholarship and Norman Amaker Scholarship. This is his story. You can read more about our Scholarships and Fellowships for Upper-class Students (2L … Continue reading

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“Undeniable warmth of the community” -Brigid O’Keefe

Brigid O’Keefe (1L) Elmhurst, IL Undergraduate Degree: BA, Political Science, University of Iowa In five words or less, why did you  choose Loyola?:Undeniable warmth of the community What do you like best about Loyola?:I would say the top three things … Continue reading

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Student Ambassador: Meghan Murphy

Name: Meghan Murphy Home City and State: Mokena, IL College/University Attended: University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL) Chicago Neighborhood you call home: South Loop Current Law Interests include: Business Law and Real Estate Law  Why did you choose to attend Loyola University … Continue reading

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