Loyola Law School (Los Angeles) Journalist Law School Program Accepting Applications For Summer 2015

The Civil Justice Program at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles will host its 10th-annual Journalist Law School from Wednesday, May 27-Saturday, May 30, 2015 on its Frank Gehry-designed campus in downtown Los Angeles. The application deadline is Monday, Feb. 16. The application and details are available at www.journalistlawschool.org.

The fellowship condenses core law-school subjects and break-out topics into a long weekend filled with courses taught by Loyola Law School faculty, practicing attorneys and judges. Journalists with at least three years of experience who cover the law in some fashion are encouraged to apply. Journalist fellows, who are competitively selected, receive a certificate of completion at the end of the four-day program. JLS alumni include almost 350 reporters, editors and producers from a wide range of local, national and international news organizations.

There is no cost to journalists to attend the fellowship. Instruction, lodging and most meals are included. And the Journalist Law School will cover half of travel expenses up to $300. Fellows will be housed at the nearby Hilton Checkers Los Angeles.

See www.journalistlawschool.org for more information and to apply. Direct questions about the program to Brian Costello at brian.costello@lls.edu or 213-736-1444 (o).