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Our online application form is available through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). There is no application fee to apply.

All applicants are required to register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) through the LSAC website. The CAS report will include your LSAT score(s), LSAT Writing, letter(s) of recommendation, and official transcripts. We are unable to waive CAS report fees.

You must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended through LSAC’s CAS.

We require one letter of recommendation, which you can submit through LSAC. Your recommender should address your ability to successfully complete law studies.

All applicants must take the LSAT, which is administered by LSAC several times a year. We will consider your highest score from the past 5 years.

A current resume or curriculum vitae can be uploaded through the online application.

We want to know your motivation for continuing your schooling, your career aspirations, and how you believe our program will help you meet your goals. Your two-page statement can be submitted through the online application.

The admissions committee takes into consideration any number of factors that could place your application in context. You may choose to submit an optional statement of background, perspectives and experiences to supplement your application.

You must complete all questions in the character and fitness section of the application. If you answer affirmatively to any questions, you must provide a detailed explanation or your application will be considered incomplete.

1. While enrolled at a college, university or other higher education institution, were you ever suspended, dismissed, expelled, placed on probation, or otherwise disciplined for academic or non-academic reasons (including, but not limited to misconduct related to alcohol or substance abuse)? You must disclose any matters or proceedings that are pending at the time of your application.
2. Were you ever suspended, expelled, terminated, placed on probation, or otherwise disciplined by any organization or agency charged with regulating professional or business conduct, or are any such proceedings pending?
3. Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense or accepted/admitted responsibility (such as by paying a fine) for a criminal citation other than a minor traffic violation (fine $200 or less)? You are not required to disclose arrests that did not result in a criminal charge or citation, or criminal charges or citations (or juvenile adjudications) that have been dismissed, expunged or sealed. You must disclose any criminal charges or citations that are pending against you at the time of this application.
4. Has your driver's license been suspended for any reason?
5. Did you answer "yes" to any of the questions in the Character and Fitness section? If so, you must provide a detailed written explanation of the circumstances. If you answered "yes" to more than one question, please include all explanations in one document, identifying each. You must include in the explanation(s) the date, year, location, circumstances of the violation and the fine and/or sanctions or remedial measures imposed. Please include your name and LSAC account number at the top of the page. Do not provide official documentation in lieu of a written explanation of circumstances.

NOTE: Continuing Duty to Disclose -- After you submit this application, and throughout your attendance in law school, if admitted, you are required to inform Loyola University Chicago School of Law promptly and in writing of any matters that require any change or addition to your responses to the questions above. Failure to comply with this obligation may result in adverse action under Loyola’s Code of Conduct.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. You are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which you intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

If you believe any item in your application requires clarification and/or you would like to provide additional context to the admissions committee, you are welcome to submit a brief addendum (no more than one page). Please be sure to label each addendum with your name, LSAC account number and document type (i.e. GPA addendum).

Policy on Transfer Credits to JD Program: Students Previously Enrolled in an LLM or Other Non-JD Program and Graduates of an LLM or Other Non-JD Program

Effective starting academic year 2023-2024, the Law School does not grant transfer credit for credit hours earned in an LLM or other non-JD program for JD courses completed while enrolled in any non-JD degree program. LLM  and Other Non-JD students applying to the School of Law’s JD program are required to take the LSAT and apply through the School of Law’s JD admissions process.