The field of education law and policy is complex, evolving and wide-ranging. The Education Law and Policy Institute builds the knowledge-base and skills of our students to serve the educational needs of children through the law.
The Education Law and Policy Institute offers:
Curriculum
A comprehensive and integrated curriculum in education law, including courses in:
- Education law and policy
- Fundamentals of school law
- Special education law and advocacy
- Labor and employment law in the education workplace
- Legal issues in school discipline
Additional resources for students
- Experiential learning through simulation courses, field placements, and direct representation
- An interdisciplinary partnership with Loyola’s School of Education, including a JD/MEd in Law & Education Policy with the School of Education, a JD/MA in Law and Comparative Education, an online Certificate in School Discipline Reform and interdisciplinary research opportunities
- An extensive network of fellow students and alumni who are passionate and knowledgeable about education law and policy issues
Resources for the community
- Advocacy resources for children confronting barriers to educational opportunities and educational connections
- A student-led suspension hotline, which provides information and advocacy to parents and students regarding school suspensions
- Events and research on timely and important issues in the field
- Professional development, events and research on timely and important issues in the field
