applying to loyola university chicago school of Law
Applying as a Transfer Student
Loyola welcomes transfer applications from students who have attended a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association or is a member of the Association of American Law Schools . To be eligible, applicants must be in good standing and have completed two full semesters as a full-time or part-time student at their current law school. Admission is based upon a variety of factors, including the applicants previous academic performance, Loyola's admission standards and the number openings available for transfer students. Transfer applicants may apply for the full- or part-time programs.
Eighty-six semester hours are required for the JD degree. If admitted as a transfer student, Loyola will award credit for up to 30 semester hours of previous academic work and will determine additional requirements for graduation. The remaining credit hours must be completed at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Applicants should send a FAFSA report to Loyola University Chicago (School Code 001710) and apply for the Stafford Loan and any other private loans. Transfer students must to attend a loan entrance interview during the first full week of school. Please contact the admission and financial assistance office for more information.
Transfer applicants must submit a completed application form. The deadline for submitting the application is July 1. All other documents must be received by July 15. Due to space constraints, we will not be accepting applications for Spring 2012 enrollment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Transfer students are responsible for sending their immunization records to the Wellness Center.
ON CAMPUS INTERVIEWING - Transfer students who are admitted prior to the deadline to register for on-campus interviewing are eligible to participate in the on campus interviewing program. If accepted for the fall, please contact Career Services.
The following materials must be submitted:
Completed application.
Printable Application (PDF)Application Instructions (PDF)
Essay: The essay should state the reasons for applying to transfer the law school. A brief description is listed on the transfer application.
LSAT/CAS Test Report The applicant must register with CAS. Loyola University Chicago School of Law requires official copies of the CAS report and will request the report upon receipt of the application. Copies of CAS reports from the applicant's current law school will not be accepted.
Law School Transcripts: An official copy of an applicant's law school transcript is required and must be submitted directly from the school. The transcript must include Fall and Spring semester grades.
Undergraduate Transcripts: If the copy of the undergraduate transcript in the CAS report is complete, the Admissions Committee can use this copy for review purposes. If admitted, transfer students will be required to have their undergraduate institution submit an official copy of their transcripts.
Letter of Good Standing: Transfer applicants must submit a letter of good standing from the dean of the law school the applicant is presently attending. This letter must include information about any disciplinary actions taken either for academic or social reasons.
Two Letters of Recommendation: At least one of the letters must be from a law school faculty member who taught a course other than legal writing. Our office prefers that applicants submit their letters of recommendation to Law Services for inclusion in their CAS report.
Law School Class Ranking: The class rank must be clearly noted on either the letter of good standing or the law school transcript.
Resume: Although a resume is not a required part of the application, one may be included if the applicant desires.