Loyola University Chicago School of Law

10/14/2026

On October 9, the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy held their annual symposium. This year’s theme focused on Biohacking: Risk, Regulation, and the Future of Longevity medicine. Distinguished speakers shared stories and innovative policy proposals.

Thank you to our attendees for your curiosity, engagement, and commitment to learning about this emerging field. Thank you to our speakers and moderators for their dedication, research, and continued work in longevity medicine.

10/13/2026

Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held oral arguments at the School of Law as part of the court’s educational outreach efforts to bring its work to communities outside of Washington, D.C. After the oral arguments, law students participated in question-and-answer sessions with law clerks (pictured) and judges about appellate advocacy, the judicial process, and legal careers.

10/09/2026

Register for Loyola University Chicago's “The Right to Vote” symposium on Friday, October 23, which will foreground the value of interdisciplinarity in human understanding and shed light on the existential crisis now facing American democracy. The event features Loyola scholars and other experts in the law, humanities, and voting rights to explore urgent questions including: What counts as injustice? And, more importantly, what can we do about injustice? Register now: https://events.luc.edu/event/the-right-to-vote-constitutional-questions-historical-perspectives-and-the-path-forward-for-american-democracy

10/05/2026

Join the National Security and Civil Rights Program on 10/8 at 12 p.m. in CLC 1403 for a discussion with Eric L. Lewis, author of Leaving Guantanamo: How One Country Brought its Men Home from the Forever Prison. Attendance is open to the entire university community.

Join the National Security and Civil Rights Program on October 8, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. in CLC 1403 for a candid discussion with the author of Leaving Guantanamo: How One Country Brought its Men Home from the Forever Prison. Eric L. Lewis has represented Guantanamo detainees for more than twenty years...

09/29/2026

Join the Beazley Institute and Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences next week on October 9, 2026 for our Symposium on Biohacking: Risk, Regulation, and the Future of Longevity Medicine. Find out more and register for this event here: https://lnkd.in/gTV3biaV

09/28/2026

Sanjay Tailor (JD ’91) once thought he’d forge a career in science, but a key news event made him change course. Read more about the Illinois Supreme Court justice’s journey in Loyola Law magazine. https://www.luc.edu/law/stories/alumni-profiles/forgingapath/

09/18/2026

The Illinois First District Appellate Court held oral arguments at the School of Law last week for our students, faculty, staff, and members of the general public to observe live proceedings and gain insight into the appellate process.

09/16/2026

Dean Michèle Alexandre was honored for their impact on legal education and commitment to fostering a more inclusive legal community by the Diversity Scholarship Foundation at last week's Dean's Reception. All proceeds from the event will directly support student scholarships.

09/16/2026

Professionals in risk management, compliance, regulatory affairs interested in non-JD degrees: Meet the School of Law’s Samuel Wilks, senior enrollment advisor for non-JD programs, at the 2026 Chicagoland Risk Forum on Thurs, Sept. 24. Register at chicagolandriskforum.org, and learn more about Loyola’s degree programs: https://www.luc.edu/law/academics/degreeprograms

09/14/2026

After a decades-long law career, Alan Barinholtz (JD ’80) feels lucky to have finally caught his acting break, starring in the Emmy-nominated Jury Duty and appearing in several TV and film projects, including Running Point, St. Denis Medical, and The Studio. “If you love something, don’t give up,” Barinholtz says, “because 50 years later, look what’s happened to me.” Read more: https://www.luc.edu/law/stories/alumni-profiles/thirdact/