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Education Law and Policy

LAW - Education Law and Policy

Education Law and Policy

The field of education law and policy is complex, evolving and wide-ranging. The Education Law and Policy Institute builds the knowledge-base and skills of our students to serve the educational needs of children through the law.

The Education Law and Policy Institute offers:

Curriculum

A comprehensive and integrated curriculum in education law, including courses in:

  • Education law and policy
  • Fundamentals of school law
  • Special education law and advocacy
  • Labor and employment law in the education workplace
  • Legal issues in school discipline

Additional resources for students

  • Experiential learning through simulation courses, field placements, and direct representation
  • An extensive network of fellow students and alumni who are passionate and knowledgeable about education law and policy issues

Resources for the community

  • Advocacy resources for children confronting barriers to educational opportunities and educational connections
  • An educational advocacy project that provides information and representation to parents and students in school discipline, bullying, and special education matters.
  • Events and research on timely and important issues in the field
  • Professional development, events and research on timely and important issues in the field

News and Stories

Student-run hotline provides real-world advocacy experience

Advocating for Parents and Children

Student-run hotline provides real-world advocacy experience

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Top in the Country for Education Law Courses

Loyola Chicago was found to offer more education law courses than any other law school surveyed

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The field of education law and policy is complex, evolving and wide-ranging. The Education Law and Policy Institute builds the knowledge-base and skills of our students to serve the educational needs of children through the law.

The Education Law and Policy Institute offers:

Curriculum

A comprehensive and integrated curriculum in education law, including courses in:

  • Education law and policy
  • Fundamentals of school law
  • Special education law and advocacy
  • Labor and employment law in the education workplace
  • Legal issues in school discipline

Additional resources for students

  • Experiential learning through simulation courses, field placements, and direct representation
  • An extensive network of fellow students and alumni who are passionate and knowledgeable about education law and policy issues

Resources for the community

  • Advocacy resources for children confronting barriers to educational opportunities and educational connections
  • An educational advocacy project that provides information and representation to parents and students in school discipline, bullying, and special education matters.
  • Events and research on timely and important issues in the field
  • Professional development, events and research on timely and important issues in the field