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‌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 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
Advocating for Parents and Children

Advocating for Parents and Children

Student-run hotline provides real-world advocacy experience

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Next Step for Many Educators

Next Step for Many Educators

Loyola Law attracts current and former educators interested in law and policy

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Top in the Country for Education Law Courses

Top in the Country for Education Law Courses

Loyola Chicago was found to offer more education law courses than any other law school surveyed

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