Law Clinic Client Eligibility, Application, and Resources
The Law Clinic provides legal services for low-income individuals. To receive free legal services, clients must be income eligible (living below 200% of the federal poverty line). Prospective clients will be screened to determine eligibility. Currently, the Law Clinic is not accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.
The Law Clinic accepts a variety of civil cases, including family, children's rights, and education matters.
Judicial Externship Placements
Please review Symplicity listings for judicial opportunities. This page includes just a sampling of judicial placements that have hosted past externs. New Orleans is home to every level of the state and federal court system with the exception of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Students Complaints Related to ABA Compliance
As an ABA-accredited law school, the College of Law is subject to the ABA Standards for Approval of Law Schools.
Benefits of Budgeting
Since every student’s financial situation is unique, the Office of Law Financial Aid and Scholarships is tasked with developing a cost of attendance appropriate for all student needs. Our office works closely with surrounding universities and our students, estimating the average monthly cost of living in New Orleans. Comprised of broad categories, our generous cost of attendance limits the amount of funds a student may borrow. When funding an education through student loans, responsible borrowing is a top priority.
Loan Repayment Information
Organize Your Loan Portfolio
Borrowers may track all federal student loan records through the their Federal Student Aid Account. This site provides borrowers with a list of federal student loans, the principal balance, accrued interest, and the contact information for federal loan servicers.
Fall and Spring Internships
The Fall and Spring Internship Programs provide opportunities for second, third, and fourth (part-time) year students to work as interns in legal services offices in New Orleans. Paid interns gain invaluable legal experience and skills while assisting the indigent in the community.
Gillis Long Civil Summer Programs
The Civil Summer Internship Program provides opportunities for Loyola law students to work as interns in legal services offices in Louisiana and throughout the United States. Interns work full-time for 10 weeks and are paid $7,500. Interns gain invaluable legal experience and skills while assisting the indigent in the community.
Scholarships
Incoming Student Scholarships
Dean's Scholarships
In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law is pleased to offer Dean's Scholarships to incoming, first-year students. These scholarships are renewable, merit based awards. All applicants are considered for Dean's Scholarships during the application process; there is no separate scholarship application process.
Student Loan Information Guide
The Office of Financial Aid recognizes that financing a Loyola education may involve deferring some of the costs through a fixed interest loan program. Your educational investment will require informed financial decisions about loans, and we are committed to helping you understand your federal loan eligibility and options. We have designed this guide to provide information about the Direct Unsubsidized Loan and the Direct PLUS Loan for Graduate and Professional students, offered through the U.S. Department of Education.
Step by Step Financial Aid Process
While many consider applying for financial aid to be a daunting task, it is our priority to make this process as easy as possible. Follow these steps to apply for financial aid:
Step 1: Complete your FAFSA
To apply for federal student aid, you must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Loyola's school code is 002016.
To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will need: