The fourth annual Public Interest Palooza recently tackled a topic near to many Angelenos' hearts: social, legal, and cultural recovery in Altadena after the historic wildfires in January. Speakers discussed the role lawyers are playing in helping victims rebuild their lives.

We received $226,465 from 94 donors on LMU Day of Giving 2025! This total includes $200,000 from Nava '23 and Gary Dordick to the Ida B. Keiser Endowed Scholarship in honor of Dordick Law Corporation Associate John Keiser '74, Ida's son. bit.ly/43IybUw

Last week's Faculty Workshop featured LLS' own Professor Gary Williams, Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Chair in Civil Rights, who shared his upcoming research project focused on the Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Award Act. Full Faculty Workshop Series: bit.ly/43OhwPp

Today is the priority application deadline for our Hybrid JD Evening Program. Requiring a regular on-campus commitment of one night a week, our unique program fuses the best of all worlds -- in-person and virtual. Learn more and apply! lls.edu/HybridJD

Congratulations to Professor Bob Brain on his recent election as president of Association of Legal Writing Directors, one of the nation's leading legal writing organizations!

Graduates: Prepare for Commencement at After LLS on Monday, April 28, 2-6 p.m.! Pick up your regalia and Hooding Ceremony wristbands and parking passes, receive a gift from the Alumni Association, and catch a special appearance by our very own mascot Iggy! bit.ly/4lQg0CY

The LLS Alumni Association Board of Governors & Alumni Office invite students to enjoy a complimentary snack to power through spring finals until 6 p.m. TODAY (5/5) on the Esplanade. Also, are you an #LLSGrad who missed last week's After LLS? Stop by for your alumni gift!

June 1 is the priority application deadline for our two graduate programs: the LLM for foreign-trained attorneys and the Master's in Legal Studies (MLS). Apply now to take the next step in your career! lls.edu/admissions/app…

The #LLSGrad Hooding Ceremony, our first-ever on the law school campus, is underway now! View the livestream at lls.edu/hoodingstream. #LMUGrad

Join us for a JD Transfer Info Session next Wednesday, June 11, 5-6:15 p.m. PT. The session will include an overview of the transfer application process and an LLS student panel. The JD transfer application deadline is July 15, 2025! bit.ly/3Hs8EWz

ICYMI: Professor Eric Miller, co-director of the Loyola Anti-Racism Center, appeared on CNN to discuss his involvement in a petition for rehearing on behalf of survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre: newsroom.lmu.edu/lmu-in-the-new… #Juneteenth2025

MLS Admissions Week begins on Monday! Submit your application from Monday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 25, and receive an admission decision and scholarship offer of up to $10,000 by Friday, June 27. No LSAT required for admission. bit.ly/3FP0uXU

Thinking about transferring to LMU Loyola Law School? The JD transfer application deadline is July 15! Apply now. bit.ly/4duvvfv

In the first installment of the 2025 Summer Job Diaries series, Emma Kondon '27 shares what it's like returning to Kirkland & Ellis as a summer intern after working at the firm as a litigation paralegal before law school. bit.ly/4lBsI7C

Summer Job Diaries: David Randall '26 is already making an impact on the future of environmental protections in California through his summer internship with the California Department of Justice’s Environmental Justice and Protection Section. bit.ly/3GAwkb8

Learn more about our Online Tax LLM Program on Monday, July 14! Professor Julie Manasfi, faculty director, will provide an overview of the curriculum, online format, and how the Tax LLM can prepare you to lead in the ever-changing field of tax law. bit.ly/4lpf9bP

Today is the last day to apply for fall 2025 JD transfers! Apply now. bit.ly/4duvvfv

Summer Job Diaries: Stephanie Castillo '27 is expanding on her experience in the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic as a summer legal clerk in the Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef)'s Children's Representative Program. bit.ly/4kOATN0

The JD transfer application deadline has been extended to July 31! You still have time to submit your application to transfer to LMU Loyola Law School for fall 2025. Apply now!

Summer Job Diaries: LLS Jury of Peers blogger Lia Shirvanian '27 is spending her summer at premier plaintiffs’ firm Kabateck LLP, founded by Brian Kabateck ’89. A senior associate urged her to show initiative, be proactive, and be willing to learn. bit.ly/40COxvz