Loyola New Orleans Law School
General Info
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law is a law school in New Orleans, Louisiana affiliated with Loyola University New Orleans. Loyola's law school opened in 1914. The School of Law was renamed the College of Law with the passage of the PATHWAYS Plan on May 19, 2006. The College of Law is one of only three law schools in the nation to offer curricula in both the Civil Law of Louisiana and the Common Law of the 49 other states (the others are Tulane University Law School and Paul M. Hebert Law Center).
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.loyno.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) ladmit@loyno.edu
- (Location) New Orleans, LA
Loyola New Orleans Law School Admissions
Loyola New Orleans Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 77% of its applicants. Comparatively, Loyola Neworleans is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 813 | 620 (76.26%) | 153 (18.8%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.87 | 3.15 | 3.52 |
| LSAT | 147 | 151 | 154 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $43,410 | $43,410 |
| Part Time | $32,910 | $32,910 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $21,644
- Living off-campus: $21,644
- Living at home: $21,644
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: N/A
Loyola New Orleans Law School Admissions Predictor Tool
Loyola New Orleans Law School COMPARISON TOOL
Loyola New Orleans Law School
Loyola New Orleans Law School Community
Loyola New Orleans Law School is considered to have a Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Loyola Neworleans is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 45
- Part Time: 23
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 33
- # Minority Faculty: 12
Ratio
11.7 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: Yes
Loyola New Orleans Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Loyola New Orleans Law School 1L section size is 11% smaller than law schools in Louisiana and 30% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 62
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 190
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 64
- Law Journals: 103
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 13.5%
- Second Year: 1.8%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Loyola New Orleans Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Loyola New Orleans Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 79% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 90.5%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 56.0%
- Business: 20.0%
- Government: 12.0%
- Public Interest: 4.0%
- Academia: 1.0%
- Louisiana: 73%
- Texas: 6%
- Florida: 4%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 90.5%
- First Time Takers: 190
- Average School: 69.2%
- Average State: 69.7%
- Pass Difference: -0.5%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Louisiana: 69.7%
- Passed: 119 of 172 (69.2%)
- State Average: 69.7%
- Difference: -0.5%