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Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Weekend JD Program

Chicago, IL

Hybrid

Overview

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Full-Time or Part-Time

Part-time

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Program Length

4 years, but can be completed sooner with additional summer coursework

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Bar Admission

All U.S. jurisdictions (ABA-accredited)

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Accreditation

ABA-Accredited — American Bar Association (ABA)

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Number of Full-Time Faculty

68

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Online Instruction Style

Asynchronous only

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Total Credit Requirement

86 credits

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On-Campus Attendance Requirement

On-campus classes generally meet every other weekend; on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Online Credits

Up to 15 credits entirely online, following completion of the third semester

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Joint Degree Programs Offered

Yes

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Term

Semesters

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Months Students May Begin

August

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Months the Law School Confers Degrees

January, May, and August

2025 First Year Part-Time Class LSAT

75th Percentile:

163

50th Percentile:

161

25th Percentile:

159

2025 First Year Part-Time Class GPA

75th Percentile:

3.83

50th Percentile:

3.70

25th Percentile:

3.55

Application
Deadline

May 1

Acceptance Rate

28.18%

Enrollees from Applicant Pool

296

Test Type Accepted

LSAT

Currency

Estimated Tuition

Full-time: $58,670/yr + $996 fees; Part-time: $44,030/yr + $380 fees. Estimated total: Full-time: ~$176,010; Part-time: ~$156,950

Scholarships

Scholarships Offered

All admitted students are considered for merit-based scholarships

Application Fee

Application Fee

$0

Financial Aid Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline

March 1

Percentage

Part-Time Students Receiving Grants

84%

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Federal Title IV Aid Eligible

Yes — ABA-accredited institutions are Title IV eligible

Extracurriculars Offered

Moot Court, Mock Trial, and over 30 organizations

Externship Possible

Yes, provided all first-year coursework has been successfully completed

Student Support Offered

Students can receive support from the Wellness Center, Lawyers’ Assistance Program, and the Career Services Office