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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

Ready to shape the future of law? Fill out the form, and we'll send you more details. 

 

 

 

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