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Loyola University Chicago School of Law is a college of Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1909 by the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of the Jesuits, the School of Law is located in downtown Chicago on prime real estate within walking distance of the landmark Water Tower (only surviving downtown building of the Great Chicago Fire), John Hancock Center (one of the tallest buildings in the United States), Holy Name Cathedral and the Magnificent Mile of North Michigan Avenue. Loyola University Chicago School of Law is famous for its accomplished alumni, as trial lawyers, and politicians in the State of Illinois. It offers a vast array of degrees, and combined degree programs, including the S.J.D., the equivalent of the Doctorate Degree in Law. Under a rich Jesuit tradition, Loyola University Chicago School of Law is committed to the service of others, and promotes diversity in its law school body and faculty members. Famous for developing the whole person, Loyola University Chicago, and water tower campus offers art exhibitions, and other cultural events.

Year Founded:1909Type:Private
ABA Accredited:YesAALS Member:Yes
Location:Chicago, ILWebsite:http://www.luc.edu/law
Law School Dean:Admissions Dean:Pamela A. Bloomquist
 
Admissions (2007 – 2008)Rankings (2008 – 2009)Selectivity (Class of 2009)Programs(2007 – 2008)
Application Fee:$50 U.S. News (2009):82# Applications:4465Part Time J.D.:No
Spring Deadline:None Ciolli Nat'l (2005):0# Admitted:979LL.M. Program:No
Summer Deadline:None LSN Selectivity (2007): # Matriculated:295J.S.D. Program:No
Fall Deadline:4/1/2008 LSN Attrition (2007): Acceptance Rate:22%Joint Degrees:Yes
Financial Aid Deadline:3/1/2008   Yield Rate:30% 
 
Curriculum (2006 – 2007)Faculty (2006 – 2007)GPA (Class of 2009)LSAT (Class of 2009)
1L Section Size (FT):63Full Time Faculty:4175th GPA:3.63 75th LSAT:163
1L Section Size (PT):76Part Time Faculty:97Median GPA:3.41 Median LSAT:161
2L/3L Courses:138Student to Faculty Ratio:15.525th GPA:3.12 25th LSAT:156
 
Housing(2006 – 2007)Enrollment(2006 – 2007)Attrition(Class of 2008)OCI(2007 – 2008)
On-Campus Housing:Yes1L Students:298 1L Attrition:0%Total Law Firms:60
Law School Dorm:YesAll FT Students:607 Transfers In:11NY Law Firms:3
Other Grad Dorm:YesAll PT Students:252 Transfers Out:11DC Law Firms:2
  Total Students:859   CA Law Firms:5
 
Costs (2006 – 2007)Scholarships (2005 – 2006)Employment (Class of 2005)Bar Passage(Class of 2005)
Full Time Tuition:$32,030% Receiving Grant Aid:57.3% % Employed (Grad):n/aPrimary Jurisdiction:IL
Part Time Tuition:$24,100Full Tuition & Stipend:0.0% % Employed (9 mos.):90.7%% Pass (First Time):91%
Living Expenses:$18,940Full Tuition:0.4%   State Average:86%
Total Cost (FT):$50,970Half Tuition:6.4%   Difference:5%
Total Cost (PT):$43,040Other Scholarships:50.5%