Financial Support
Rule of Law Scholarship
PROLAW offers tuition awards for exceptionally qualified students of any nationality who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional merit, and financial need.
Scholarship applications for the upcoming academic year will be accepted from November 1 until July 31. To qualify for scholarship consideration, applicants must have successfully completed the admission process. Click here to complete the Rule of Law Scholarship application.
Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship
Eligible applicants are returned Peace Corps Volunteers through the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows program. The scholarship will allow for a 30% tuition award, and the Fellows will undertake an internship at a Loyola partner organization or academic institution at the end of the program. In order to be considered for the Coverdell Fellowship, applicants will need to submit their official Peace Corps Description of Service along with their application for admission. The Coverdell Fellows will be selected based on the relevance of their professional experience as Peace Corps Volunteers; their documented interest in pursuing a career in rule of law and development; and their academic records. Click here for more information about the Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship.
Returning Ramblers Scholarship
This award is only applicable to the MJ in Rule of Law for Development. Eligible applicants are all Loyola graduates of the last decade who have completed a bachelor’s degree and will be seeking their first Loyola masters or post-baccalaureate certificates. The scholarship will allow for a 25% tuition award. There is no special scholarship application, but the award will be automatically issued to eligible admitted applicants. The scholarship cannot be combined with other scholarships or Loyola discounts. Click here for more information about the Returning Ramblers Scholarship.
Financial Aid Programs for US Citizens and Permanent Residents
If you are a U.S. citizen and/or U.S. permanent resident, you may qualify for one of the different financial aid programs offered by the Loyola University Chicago. Please consult the webpages of the Loyola University Chicago Financial Aid Office for further details and contacts. Loyola offers numerous scholarship resources for veterans and military students.
Applicants seeking financial support are encouraged to explore funding options in their home countries. Potential sources include employers, local government agencies (such as ministries of foreign affairs and education), U.S. Embassies, and both international and local foundations that support postgraduate education and promote good governance and the rule of law.
Tuition & Fees
PROLAW LLM costs
The PROLAW LLM program consists of 27 academic credit hours. The tuition rate in 2025-26 is $1,905 per credit hour, equating to a total tuition cost for the program of $51,435. In addition, you will need to pay the mandatory $250 student technology fee, the $180 student development fee, and the $175 CISI health insurance fee for the spring term at the Rome campus. All fees are payable in the first term of the year. For full details, see: https://www.luc.edu/bursar/tuitionfees/2025-2026/ruleoflawfordevelopmentprolaw.
PROLAW MJ costs
The PROLAW MJ program consists of 30 academic credit hours. The tuition rate in 2025-26 is $1,710 per credit hour, equating to a total tuition cost for the program of $51,300. In addition, you will need to pay the mandatory $250 student technology fee, the $180 student development fee, and the $175 CISI health insurance fee for the spring term at the Rome campus. All fees are payable in the first term of the year. For full details, see: https://www.luc.edu/bursar/tuitionfees/2025-2026/ruleoflawfordevelopmentprolaw.
We welcome additional inquiries at prolaw@luc.edu.
Loyola recognizes that because of the international composition of PROLAW’s student body and the service-oriented nature of the rule of law profession, our students may face unique financial challenges. Several financial support opportunities exist for prospective students.
Applicants seeking financial support are encouraged to explore funding options in their home countries. Potential sources include employers, local government agencies (such as ministries of foreign affairs and education), U.S. Embassies, and both international and local foundations that support postgraduate education and promote good governance and the rule of law.
We welcome additional inquiries at prolaw@luc.edu.