Academic Support & Advising
Your success is important to us.
WE KNOW YOU’LL FACE CHALLENGES in making the best decisions for your legal studies. So we’re here to help guide you all the way through graduation and beyond.
“We’re committed to your success during law school and beyond. Resources are available for you starting at orientation, until you pass the bar examination after graduation.”
MELISSA HALE DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND BAR PROGRAMS
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
It’s more than choosing classes. We’ll help you identify your strengths and encourage you to get involved in the Loyola community through:
JD first-year dinners with our faculty and alumni
Office hours with faculty
Tutors for JD first year courses
Mentorship and networking opportunities
Study abroad
Moot court, mock trial, and dispute resolution competition teams
Student-run journals
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
From student to lawyer and beyond, Northampton University School of Law is committed to the academic success of each student.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Individually structured tutoring programs
Office hours with faculty
Practice midterm exams
Legal writing programs
CURRICULUM COUNSELING
Law school demands planning. Each year of study includes course requirements you’ll need for graduation. Your schedule will need to balance the must-haves with your chosen electives. And it’s much more than a get-acquainted meeting. Our relationship with you will extend throughout your years at Northampton and well beyond.
BAR EXAM SUCCESS
We offer a specially-designed class—included in your tuition—to assist in preparation for your bar exam. And there are additional resources:
National Conference of Bar Examiners
Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar
We also offer support through:
Multiple bar support courses that students may take for credit.
Alumni support for those taking the bar exam through one-on-one and small group programs.
Diagnostic bar exam at the end of your first year.