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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our vibrant and diverse community of faculty, staff, and students—who hail from every corner of the globe—are at the heart of who we are. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are woven into the very fabric of our institution. It is borne out of our broad and particular missions—founded in the cura personalis of the Jesuit tradition and rooted in a deep concern and unparalleled passion for social justice. These commitments frame every decision we make and are manifest in abundant ways on our campus and in our institutional life. At LMU Loyola Law School, we are steadfast and dedicated to enhancing the personal and professional lives of the people in our community that we serve.
Celebrating Our Students, Faculty, and Staff
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Campus Life
First generation Loyola Law School students and alumni discuss their experiences in a new video coordinated by Professor Gary Craig and produced by Chelsea Ramirez, sister of LLS alumni Sharon, Brandon, and Kenny Ramirez ’14. The students share that as first-generation law students, they are breaking down boundaries, fulfilling their parents' dreams, and offering guidance to other first-generation students. They believe in themselves because of the community of support at Loyola Law School.
Affinity Groups at LLS
Affinity groups provide support, academic and professional mentorship, and community for students at Loyola Law School.
- Muslim Law Association
- OutLaw - LGBTQ Students and their Allies
- South Asian Law Students Association
- Women's Law Association
- Generation One (GO)
After Combat, Kevin Bernstein Pursues New Mission: Law School
Kevin Bernstein '26 found a new sense of purpose as a law student after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Ranger qualified Airborne Sapper.
Kevin Bernstein's Story
Rena Patel ’25 Combines Storytelling and Law on the Road to Hollywood
Not many law students can say they’ve premiered an original play the summer before their 3L year, but Rena Patel ’25 can – and it’s just one of half a dozen creative projects she has in the works.
Rena Patel's Story
Revolutionary Law Journal Takes First Steps
The Loyola Interdisciplinary Journal of Public Interest Law strives to disrupt traditional law school curricula and pedagogy to emphasize the power of storytelling in systemic change.
Read More About the Journal
Professor H. Marissa Montes and the Fight for Immigrant Rights
Growing up as a Mexican immigrant, Professor and Director of the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic (LIJC) H. Marissa Montes saw firsthand how discrimination and racism impacted her community and her family.
How Professor H. Marissa Montes Empowers ChangeFeatured Faculty
Professor’s Leadership of Affinity Bar Group Underscores Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
Professor Nadine Tan’s tenure as president of the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association (SCCLA) has neatly aligned with her goals as a lawyer and legal educator to improve DEI outcomes and create community in the legal profession.
Social Impact
Making an Impact in the Courtroom and the Academy
LMU Loyola Law School’s century-long commitment to social justice and public interest is embodied in the Loyola Social Justice Law Clinic, a diverse collective of 20+ live-client legal clinics. Our clinics provide high-quality, holistic legal services to under-resourced individuals and communities all across Southern California and demand accountability at all levels of our justice system.
By the Numbers
First-Generation College Students
JDs Awarded to Minority Students
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Pro Bono Hours Donated Since School's Founding in 1920
Top Law Schools for Racial Justice
preLaw Magazine
Supporting Success & Equity
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Expanding Access to Outstanding Students
Since 2019, LMU’s Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy, and Innovation has selected a cohort of Coelho Law Fellows each year to increase the pipeline of students with disabilities in law school. Fellows – who are college students and recent graduates – meet virtually once a month throughout the year and annually in-person at the two-day conference. They also complete a summer intensive Disability Rights Law course and a disability rights project. This year’s cohort of 58 fellows hail from all over the world, including South Africa, Mexico, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
Perpetual Pathways
Pipeline Programs Expose Youth to Law School
The award-winning Judge Stephen O’Neil Trial Advocacy Mentoring Program (“Young Lawyers Program”) was established in 2000 by students at Loyola Law School to serve as a bridge between the law school and youth from the Los Angeles community and to expose young people to the benefits of obtaining an advanced degree. Young Lawyers was created as a collaboration between LLS’ Latinx Law Students Association and Black Law Students Association, and is advised by Professors Patricia Winograd, Gary Williams, Gary Craig, and Brie Clark.
News
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are deeply ingrained in how we learn and work at LMU Loyola Law School. Together, we examine our progress as an institution as we seek to create a more just and equitable world.
