Information for New LLM in Health Law Students Starting in Fall 2011
Congratulations on your admission to the on-campus Master of Laws in Health Law Program! I am very pleased to welcome you on behalf of everyone at Loyola University Chicago School of Law and the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy.
Classes for the Fall term begin on August 22, 2011 and the mandatory LLM Orientation will be held on August 11, 2011 at 6pm. More information about orientation as well as registering for classes, purchasing textbooks and other details to assist in your start of the LLM program is available by clicking the links on the left side of this page or by scrolling down and reading this entire page.
I will serve as your primary administrative contact during your tenure here at Loyola. Please feel free to contact me at 312-915-7161 or kshaw@luc.edu if you have any questions or concerns as you become oriented to Loyola or beyond. I also encourage you to reach out to the staff and faculty at the Beazley Institute who can also assist you.
Once again, congratulations and welcome to Loyola University Chicago School of Law!
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Karen Alicia Shaw, JD, LLM |
You may purchase your textbooks and materials at theLoyola University Bookstore by presenting your LOCUS course schedule to the bookstore staff. The bookstore is located at across the street from the Corboy Law Center at 26 East Pearson Street. You can contact the bookstore by calling (312) 915-7420.
Many of your professors will post their first class assignments along with their text books here. Be sure to check back closer to the beginning of the term for updates.
March 24- August 20: Register for classes
May 1: Health Law Fellowship Application Deadline
August 20-26: Late Registration (late fee applies)
August 11: New Student Orientation
August 20: First Day of Classes (Saturday classes)
August 22: First Day of Classes (All other classes)
September 16: Last chance to drop a course without losing tuition
New Student Orientation
The LLM New Student Orientation will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2011 in Room TBA of the Philip H. Corboy Law Center, located at 25 East Pearson Street on Loyola's Water Tower Campus. We require that all admitted students attend this orientation session. During the orientation you will have an opportunity to meet LLM students in other disciplines, law school faculty and staff as well as receive pertinent information regarding program requirements, computing services, and student policies and procedures. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. and should conclude by 9:00 p.m. If possible, please arrive approximately 15 minutes before the start of the orientation for registration. A light dinner will be provided during the session.
The area around Loyola can become congested during rush hour - please allow plenty of time for travel and parking, which is available in nearby self-park lots or at area meters. Check Loyola's parking website for more information on parking around campus including lots that offer discount parking with a Loyola University Chicago validation.
Should you have any questions or concerns about attending the orientation, please call (312) 915-7161 or send a message via e-mail to kshaw@luc.edu.
Registering for Courses
After you accept Loyola's admission offer, you will receive a Loyola Universal ID and password from our Graduate and Professional Enrollment Office that gives you access to LOCUS, Loyola's Online Connection to University Services. LOCUS is the place where you will register for classes, check your grades, pay your tuition bill, and manage other items regarding your student account. We encourage you to register as soon as you receive your LOCUS ID as classes may become full before the start of the semester.
Enrolling in classes at Loyola through LOCUS is very easy. On the bottom left-hand side of the LOCUS home page, you will find a Help Menu Box. There you will find easy to follow guides and videos for registering for classes. The term number for Fall 2011 is 1116.
If you have any questions or concerns about registration, drop me an email at kshaw@luc.edu. I'd be happy to walk you through it.
Selecting Your Courses
LLM in Health Law students are required to complete 24 credit hours in order to receive the LLM in Health Law. You may find the specific curricular requirements for the LLM in Health Law here. A complete list of the courses we are offering in Fall 2011 can be found on LOCUS or in the Fall 2011 Registration Packet. Please review this sample LLM schedule and if you need curricular advisement, please contact Megan Bess, Assistant Director of the Beazley Institute at mbess@luc.edu or (312) 915-7177.
Financial Assistance
If you are interested in being considered for federal financial assistance, please refer to Loyola's Financial Aid Checklist to get started. Interested students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible and also refer to Your Guide to Financing a Loyola Graduate Education for more information.
If you have questions about financial assistance or the FAFSA, please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at 773-508-7704 or lufinaid@luc.edu.
Health Law Fellowship -- APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 1, 2011
Each year the Beazley Institute may award a fellowship to a full-time incoming LLM student. More information on applying for the fellowship can be found here.
Health Law Externships
All full-time LLM students are required to complete a health law externship of between 1 and 3 credit hours, i.e., 3 credit hours maximum can be counted towards the LLM degree. The externship allows students an opportunity to work on law related matters within health care organizations throughout the Chicago area. Students are encouraged to complete their externship assignments during the fall semester but may choose to enroll in the spring semester or both semesters of the program. More information on the health law externship program can be found here.
Student Health Insurance
Loyola University Chicago's Board of Trustees requires that all graduate and professional students enrolled for 8 or more credit hours (or registered for thesis or dissertation supervision) at the start of the fall or spring semester have individual health care insurance. All students meeting the eligibility requirements will automatically be enrolled in and charged for Student Health Insurance by the University to their student account. If you already have your own insurance or are covered under a parent's plan, you may waive out of Loyola's mandatory Student Health Insurance by providing proof of other coverage and a credit for the insurance charge will post to your student account. More information regarding student health insurance can be found here.
Certification and Immunization
Loyola University Chicago requires all students registering for 6 credit hours or more to show proof of their immunization records to the Student Health Office. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact the Wellness Center by calling (773) 508-2530. Please check here to determine whether or not you are exempt from this requirement.
