Information for students

Application Process

Both the clinics comprising the Loyola Social Justice Law Clinic and LLS practica are highly competitive and enrollment into most is by application only, although many of them admit interested students on a rolling basis. 

Important Spring 2025 dates:

• March 24: Application information for most clinics and practica, including instructions and application forms, will be available via 12Twenty. See below.
• March 24: Spring Experiential Learning Fair (ELF)
• March 26: Clinics Open House at 12:00 noon in Founders Hall and Virtual Open House at 5:00 pm via Zoom*
• April 7 at noon: Applications due to 12Twenty. Some applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis (until clinic is full). Priority is given to those received by noon.

Important Fall 2024 dates:

• September 30: Application information for most clinics and practica, including instructions and application forms, will be available via 12Twenty. See below.
• September 30: Fall ELF
• October 10: Applications due at noon. Some applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis (until clinic is full). Priority is given to those received by noon.
• October 14: Interviews for candidates begin.
• October 17: Interviews for candidates ends at 3 p.m.

To find clinics in 12Twenty:

• After logging in, go to "OCI and Job Postings"
• Search using the Filter for "Type of job"
• Scroll down and select "Law School Clinic or Practica" and hit return

PLEASE NOTE: Applications to clinics and practica require that you submit a resume through 12Twenty. This will require that your resume is approved in advance by the career development office. Please plan ahead accordingly.

Clinic directors share candidate lists in an effort to maximize the number of students who receive offers. If you apply to more than one clinic, that information may be used in determining your offer.