Circle of Advocates
Loyola's trial advocacy program enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellence in the courtrooms of the Chicago area-and across the nation. The school's mock trial and moot court teams consistently earn top honors in regional, national and international competitions.
In order to enhance the trial advocacy program and to provide opportunities for future generations of trial lawyers, Loyola has established the Circle of Advocates, an annual giving society that supports the trial advocacy program. Members of the Circle serve as mentors for students with an interest in trial law, promote high ethical standards within the field and, through their financial contributions, establish scholarships to prepare future Loyola trial lawyers.
In 2006, the Circle of Advocates launched the "Meet the Lawyers" program. This program, which is unique to Loyola, gives students the opportunity to attend panel discussions in which leading attorneys and judges from the Chicago legal community are invited to discuss their experiences in advocacy, and answer students' questions. Each event focuses on a specific aspect of advocacy. Past panel discussions have included discussions focusing on criminal law, and on the federal court system.
Members of the Circle of Advocates not only receive recognition in Loyola publications, but have the opportunity to participate in an annual meeting with the Dean to share views on the trial advocacy program and to attend annual presentations by distinguished practitioners or faculty.
For more information, please contact:
Rachel Lionberg
Director, Development
rlionbe@luc.edu
Phone: 312.915.7741
