Education Law and Policy

‌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 and Education Policy, 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