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Application Requirements

Loyola College of Law will accept applications for the Fall 2026 1L JD class from October 15, 2025, through July 1, 2026, 12pm CDT. Transfer applications (students with credit for prior law study) will be accepted through August 1, 2026, 5pm CDT. Admission is based on several factors, including the applicant’s academic record, Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), JD-Next score, or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score, work and life experience, and personal statement. A complete application consists of the following:

Common Law and Civil Law

Common Law and Civil Law

 

Because of Louisiana's unique legal system, Loyola Law offers two distinct tracks of study, Common Law and Civil Law. Irrespective of the chosen track, graduates of the College of Law earn a Juris Doctor degree, the educational credential needed to qualify for the bar in any state. 

Paul "Ford" Miller

            

Bobby Marzine Harges

            

Ann R. Koppel

            

Visiting Student Application

Bar Associations

The mission of bar associations is to assist and serve its members in the practice of law.  Whether it be to share information about various bar committees, on pro bono activities or on continuing legal education requirements--whatever lawyers need to know about--bar associations offer worthwhile programs and services to assist you.   

Center on Environment, Land, and Law Faculty

Bar Application-Other States

Below is bar admissions application information for all states.  For specific information pertaining to a particular state, it is suggested you contact that state's bar admissions office directly.  Please be mindful of stated deadlines, as most states refuse to accept late applications or they assess hefty financial penalties if the application is sent after the due date.