Loyola University New Orleans Reviews of Doctorates in Law

"There are a variety of classes students can choose from to study for the bar and scholarships are given to many of it's students. It would be a great place to study if you are planning to stay in Louisiana. Resources are limited for out-of-state students and job prospects are much harder to come by."

"Great Jesuit education. Strong alumni support. Great community outreach."

"Awesome university. Incentives to compete academically."

"The pros to the evening program at Loyola were many which influenced my decision to attend school there. First and foremost, it allowed working professionals to achieve their goals and dreams of becoming an attorney by having an evening program to accommodate their work schedules and family life. Secondly, because of our small class size, it allowed me to engage with many professors on a one on one level. Most importantly, even though I am an evening student, I still was able to connect with the other students and participate in activities for networking which helped me feel a part of the school. The cons was that only the civil law tract was offered. Because of this, I would have to do some major schedule maneuvering to take common law classes."

"I really enjoy Loyola New Orleans. It's full of good people and intelligent professors. I love this city and experience something new everyday. It's hard to get a job after I graduate, but the alumni network is awesome and will help me."

"The adminstration and faculty are not helpful. The grading curve is harsh even after the 1st year, and especially since the school is trying to boost its bar exam passage rate. I would not advise students to go here or any other 3rd Tier law school."

"Loyola New Orleans is a great law program for those looking to remain in New Orleans because that's where it's name is recognized. In most large cities outside of New Orleans, employers have never heard of Loyola New Orleans, and do not understand the program. In the end, if you're not from the area, it's more difficult to get a job here because you are not New Orleans bred and do not bleed black and gold (the Saints colors) or purple and gold (the LSU colors) while at the same time it is difficult for you to get a job even in your hometown because they wonder why you left to go to a school they did not know existed. So you are between a rock and a hard place in terms of finding a job. However, I do feel prepared to take on any employment because of my training at Loyola New Orleans, as their program is fairly rigorous and comprehensive."