
Set Your Law Career in Motion with a Juris Doctor
Lay the foundation for a career that sets justice in motion
LMU Loyola Law School's Juris Doctor (JD) program blends academic excellence with real-world legal training, preparing you to enter the profession confident, capable, and practice-ready from day one.
Our JD delivers a rigorous legal education with the flexibility today's students need and the practice training employers expect. Through practice-driven pathways and immersive learning, you'll graduate ready to move forward in a competitive legal marketplace. Our alumni are among the most successful and prominent members of the legal profession, rising to high ranks in business, government, and the judiciary.
A JD designed to move you forward
Learn by doing from day one: You won't just study the law--you'll practice it. Experiential learning is embedded throughout the curriculum, helping you build real legal skills.
- Access to Loyola's respected clinical programs
- Write for prestigious law reviews
- Participate in externships, clerkships, and pro bono work
- Develop practical, career-ready skills through the program
Learn from leaders in the legal field: Learn from prominent faculty members who bring deep expertise, mentorship, and professional insight into the classroom, helping you lay a clear path from law school to practice.
Study at the center of opportunity: Study in the heart of Los Angeles, placing you at the center of real-world legal and professional opportunities and just 30 minutes from Silicon Beach--the hub of entertainment, technology, and innovation.
Explore Your Path
JD Day Program: Classes available from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., allowing flexibility as you move through your legal education. Choose from 15+ subject-area focuses with tailored advising and course templates that integrate experiential learning. Courses of study include Health Care Law, Law & the Political Process, and Family Law.
Hybrid JD Evening Program: Designed for working professionals, this program blends traditional instruction with innovative delivery. With one night per week on campus and structured on-demand content, you'll advance your legal education while maintaining career momentum.
Customize Your Curriculum
Choose a concentration that aligns with your goals and lays the path forward:
- Civil Litigation and Advocacy
- Corporate
- Criminal Justice
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
- Entertainment & Media Law
- Entrepreneurship
- Immigrant Advocacy
- Intellectual Property Law
- International and Comparative Law
- Public Interest Law
- Tax Law
A JD Built for the Real World
Loyola Law School graduates move forward into impactful careers across private practice, public interest, corporate law, and beyond. This program is designed to help you:
- Build practical legal skills employers value
- Develop a powerful professional network
- Graduate confident, prepared, and career-ready
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