Supporting Documentation
Supporting documentation must include a written report from a qualified professional that specifies a diagnosis. Since a diagnosis alone does not automatically establish a disability or indicate what accommodations are appropriate, students must include an evaluation report that details how their diagnosis has affected their major life activities. The more thorough and detailed the information, the easier it is for SAS to understand the nature and impact of a disability and expedite the application. Incomplete documentation may result in a request for additional information. Information from qualified professionals must include their names and titles as well as the date(s) of evaluation.
- There are many qualified professionals that conduct diagnostic testing for learning disabilities or ADD/ADHD. Please find a courtesy list of qualified professionals who have worked with Loyola Law School students.
Other supporting documentation may include verification of previous accommodations (e.g., accommodation letters from undergraduate institutions and LSAT accommodation award letter).
Below are documentation guidelines for various conditions. Students should review the guidelines carefully and share them with their treating professional.
Please note that obtaining an evaluation does not guarantee a student that they will qualify for accommodations under the ADA or California law.
Streamlined Review Process
Prior accommodations will be approved by Loyola Law School without the need for further documentation if all the following are satisfied:
- The prior accommodations were approved for a permanent disability;
- You are requesting the same (or lesser) accommodations granted on the high stakes exam*;
- Loyola Law School offers equivalent testing accommodations;
- You submit proof of the prior approval of accommodations granted by the testing entity;
- You certify you are experiencing the same functional limitations by the permanent disability;
- You submit a testing accommodations application with all sections completed;
- And your request is not for more than 100% extra time and/or a private room**.
All applicants requesting testing accommodations through the streamlined approval process must submit a complete testing accommodations application through SAS Online Services, certify they are currently experiencing the same functional limitations as when they took the high stakes exam, and upload a copy of their accommodation verification letter.
*A high-stakes exam refers to the MPRE, LSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, DAT, or GED.
**Requests for more than 100% extra time and/or a private room must be reviewed through the Standard Review Process.