Information for students

Application Process

Both the clinics comprising the Loyola Social Justice Law Clinic and LLS practica are highly competitive and enrollment into most is by application only, although many of them admit interested students on a rolling basis. 

Important Spring 2024 dates:

  • March 25: Application information for most clinics and practica, including instructions and application forms, will be available via 12Twenty. See below.
  • March 25: Spring Experiential Learning Fair (ELF)
  • March 27: Clinics Open House
  • April 4 at noon: Applications due. Some applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis (until clinic is full). Priority is given to those received by noon.

Important Fall 2024 dates:

  • October 2: Application information for most clinics and practica, including instructions and application forms, will be available via 12Twenty. See below.
  • October 2: Fall ELF
  • October 13 at noon: Applications due. Some applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis (until clinic is full). Priority is given to those received by noon.

To find clinics in 12Twenty:

  • After logging in, go to "OCI and Job Postings"
  • Search using the Filter for "Type of job"
  • Scroll down and select "Law School Clinic or Practica" and hit return

PLEASE NOTE: Applications to clinics and practica require that you submit a resume through 12Twenty. This will require that your resume is approved in advance by the career development office. Please plan ahead accordingly.

Clinic directors share candidate lists in an effort to maximize the number of students who receive offers. If you apply to more than one clinic, that information may be used in determining your offer.