How to Apply: Loyola Law School Online

Getting Started

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Getting Started

Now that you’ve decided to take the next step in your education and career, it’s time to fill out your application. Complete the step-by-step process below and our admissions office will respond as soon as possible.

If you have questions, contact us toll-free at 833.358.1724 or email onlineadmissions@lls.edu.

Start Date for Spring 2025

  • Master of Laws in Taxation (Tax LLM): January 13, 2025

Application Process

  1. Fill out your online application, saving your progress as you go.
  2. Gather and submit all additional application requirements to the proper platform. To apply, you’ll need the following:
    • Completed application
    • 2 letters of recommendation
    • Résumé
    • Personal statement
    • Transcripts

    The Tax LLM program requires a JD degree.

  3. Order and submit your transcripts.
    • Master of Laws in Taxation (Tax LLM): All applicants must submit a degree-designated transcript from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

    Final transcripts confirming conferral of all undergraduate degrees and advanced degrees must be submitted before classes begin each term.

Students may also apply through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). Applicants who apply through LSAC will be required to submit all application materials (personal statement, academic transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS score report (if applicable), recommendation letters, and résumé) to LSAC’s platform. This information will then be provided to Loyola for processing. Please note that LSAC has separate fees that Loyola cannot waive, including the CAS report fee. For details about the CAS report, please see below. To apply through LSAC, go to LSAC Tax LLM Application. You may also check your Application Status throughout the admissions process.

If applying through LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service Report, prospective students need to register with LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Your LLM CAS Law School Report includes copies of all law/professional school transcripts; copies of letters of recommendation; and copies of English proficiency exam scores, if applicable. Learn more about the Credential Assembly Service Report online at https://www.lsac.org/llm-other-law-program-applicants/application-process-llm-other-law-programs/llm-credential-assembly. Applicants may contact the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) for more information at www.LSAC.org or (215) 968-1315.

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Need more information before taking the next step? Whether you’re curious about Loyola Law’s application process, student support, or details about our tax law programs, we’re here to help.

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