Joyce Harduvel
Law Clerk
Joyce is a law clerk in her final year of study at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Joyce is also a licensed clinical social worker and she holds a Professional Educator License with an endorsement in school social work.
Joyce has ten years of experience working in Chicago schools first providing direct service to students and now supervising and training school social workers, counselors, and psychologists. She believes in a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and client-centered approach to legal advocacy. Joyce brings a unique, multidisciplinary perspective, integrating her knowledge of mental health, child development, and school-based supports into her legal advocacy.
My Experience
Awards
Rodin Social Justice Fellow (2025)
Equal Justice America Fellow (2025)
Loyola Moot Court Intraschool Quarterfinalist (2025)
CALI Excellence for the Future Award (Contracts & Legal Writing II) (2024)
CPS Distinguished Social Worker (2023)
W.E. Sanders Award for Excellence in Debate Coaching (2020)
Truman Scholarship Finalist (2015)
GIS Best in Show Runner Up (2015)
Prior Professional Experience
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago Public Schools, School Social Worker
Psychotherapist
Clinical Consultant and Supervisor in Social Work
Debate Coach and Senior Debate Instructor
Education
Loyola University of Chicago, JD expected May 2027
Dean’s List (all semesters)
Moot Court Team
Thomas More Merit Scholar, Community Service Scholar, Mark and Charlene Novak Scholar, Joe and Colleen Ronan Scholar, Richard A. Michael Scholar, Leahy and Hoste Scholar, Barney and Angela Richards Scholar
Legal Intern, Moran Center & Civitas Child Law Clinic
Legal Intern, Cook County Public Defender
University of Chicago, MSW
Faculty Leadership Promise Award, Service Award
Tufts University, BA summa cum laude
Dean’s List (all semesters), Phi Beta Kappa, Shapiro Award for Independent Research, Students for Reproductive Justice Executive Board Member
Shapiro Award for Outstanding Senior Honors Thesis
Certifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Professional Educator License, School Social Work Endorsement
Trauma-Informed Care Certificate
Safety-Care Crisis Prevention
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, CPI
Contact Joyce
*Joyce is not yet admitted to practice in Illinois and works under the supervision of Meredith McBride.