In order to apply for admission as a first-year student to the JD program, you must have completed at least 90 semester units from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution and expect to graduate and receive a bachelor's degree before the start of Orientation (typically in August). Final transcripts confirming conferral of all undergraduate degrees and advanced degrees must be submitted prior to the beginning of classes in the fall.

Personal Statement
A personal statement is required and assists the Admissions Committee in selecting a highly-qualified and diverse entering class. It is also used to assess each applicant's written English skills. The personal statement provides each applicant with the opportunity to describe his or her interest in law school, the uniqueness of his or her character and experience, and his or her potential to contribute to Loyola's community.

The personal statement should be 2-3 pages in length, double spaced, using no smaller than 10 point font. The personal statement must be the original work of the applicant.

Letter(s) of Recommendation
Only one letter of recommendation is required but we will accept an additional letter for a total of two per application. Letters of recommendation must be submitted via the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service (for more information, visit www.lsac.org).

Resume
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a resume. Resumes should not exceed two typed pages and may include: education information (including honors and awards), employment history, extracurricular or community activities, military service, publications, special achievements, etc.

GRE
Beginning with the 2019-2020 application cycle, LMU Loyola Law School will accept the LSAT or the GRE for both the JD Day Program and the JD Evening Program.

Applicants must submit all GRE scores from the last five years. Loyola requires that applicants submit all GRE scores if you have taken the exam more than one time, meaning you may not choose which scores to share.

The GRE is offered multiple times in a year.


The minimum TOEFL score for admission into most graduate programs is 100 internet-based (IELTS Overall Band Score of 7)