Diversity at Loyola
Throughout its history, Loyola University Chicago has welcomed all faiths, races and cultures among its students, faculty, administrators and staff. Loyola's Jesuit heritage emphasizes respect and care for all individuals, and the School of Law's mission statement highlights diversity as part of its vision and goals.
Today, nearly 19% of Loyola's J.D. students classify themselves as minority. Since the late 1980s, more than half of Loyola's entering classes have been women.
The School of Law maintains an active Committee on Community Relations, which brings together faculty, administrators, alumni and student representatives to discuss issues of common concern across the law school community.
Special Events
The law school demonstrates and celebrates diversity in a variety of ways throughout the school year, including:
- Unity in Diversity Week
- Race and the Law Symposium
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture
- Cesar Chavez Day, sponsored by the Latino American Law Student Association
Awards and Honors
Alumni and others are recognized for their accomplishments in diversity-related activities with such awards as:
- Norman C. Amaker Award of Excellence
- Donald L. Hollowell Distinguished Service Award
- Asian American Law Student Association Alumni Award
Moot Court Competitions
Student teams participate in numerous moot court competitions, including those sponsored by ethnic bar organizations such as the Frederick Douglass Competition, National Hispanic Competition, and Thomas Tang Competition.
Student Organizations
Loyola's students have the opportunity to participate in the activities of many student organizations, including those that serve the needs of particular communities within the law school.
