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Page 1: LSU Law - Far More than a Common Law School (2012)
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Table of ContentsWelcome to the LSU Law Center ___________________________ 3

A Tradition of Excellence __________________________________ 4

Degrees Offered __________________________________________ 6

Curriculum: Follow Your Path ______________________________ 8

Study Abroad Programs ___________________________________ 9

Prepared to Practice _____________________________________ 10

Student Life ____________________________________________ 12

The Law Center Campus _________________________________ 14

Discover LSU ___________________________________________ 15

Living in the Capital City: Baton Rouge _____________________ 16

Career Services Office: Here to Serve _______________________ 17

LSU Law Alumni: Champions of the Legal Profession _________ 18

Your Next Step __________________________________________ 19

The LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center is accredited by the American Bar Association and the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Juris Doctor degree, the Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law degree, and the Master of Laws degree.

The LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center is a member school of The Association of American Law Schools.

The Paul M. Hebert Law Center is committed to providing equal opportunity for all persons in admission to, participation in, or employment in the programs and activities which the Law Center conducts without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability or veteran’s status in the admission to, participation in, and treatment of employment in the programs and activities that the LSU Law Center operates and sponsors.

Photo credits: Darlene Aguillard, Marie Constantin, Jim Zietz/LSU University Relations, and LSU Law Center

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A Message from LSU Law Center Chancellor Jack M. Weiss It is my pleasure to introduce you to the LSU Law Center and to provide you with information on our outstanding program of legal education.

LSU Law has a consistent record of success in preparing its graduates for admission to the bar and for employment in the legal profession. Viewed in the context of the relatively reasonable cost of an LSU Law education, we believe that our program offers one of the great values in American legal education. Indeed, LSU Law has been recognized as one of the top value law schools in the nation by a national publication that compared tuition costs at various law schools with their bar passage and employment rates.

Students at LSU Law are trained rigorously in the same common law and federal law subjects that are taught at other leading American law schools. In addition, our students receive the unique perspective of the civil law tradition as it functions here in Louisiana and elsewhere in the world. Thus, the training we offer is not, as it is sometimes misinterpreted, training in a unique legal “gumbo” that can be consumed and applied only in Louisiana. It is rather, demanding American legal training plus in-depth training in the civil law. Thus we like to say that we are far more than a common law school.

The LSU Law Center is the only United States law school and one of only two schools in the Western Hemisphere to offer a course of study leading to the simultaneous conferring of two degrees: Juris Doctor and the Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law, each of which recognizes the training LSU Law students receive in both the Common and the Civil Law. This joint degree program reflects the mixed civil and common law tradition of which the Law Center is the unique curator, and the preparation of LSU Law students for practice or service in the global, national, and state arenas.

The national and global dimensions of the LSU Law educational program are paralleled by an outstanding faculty who take pride in excellent classroom teaching and personal interaction with students outside the classroom. We provide legal education that is demanding yet personal.

Located on the beautiful main LSU campus in the state capital of Baton Rouge, LSU Law offers students a unique opportunity to live in a manageable but thriving metropolitan area that also is one of the great university towns in the nation. At the same time, the unique culture and attractions of New Orleans are barely more than an hour away. There is an active program of social activities designed to take full advantage of the LSU ambiance and to build strong relationships among students who hail from across the country and the globe.

We invite you to learn more about why LSU Law is

!

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A Tradition of ExcellenceThe LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center is a national and international center for teaching, research, and public service in all aspects of the law. From our founding in 1906, LSU Law has been recognized for academic excellence, an outstanding faculty, and integrated programs in civil and common law. When combined with an international and comparative law focus, we offer a truly global legal education.

Ranked among the top law schools in the country, LSU Law provides a rigorous yet personal legal education while providing students with the practical knowledge needed in today’s competitive legal market.

■■ Solidly positioned among the Top 100 American law schools

■■ Traditional #1 State Bar passage rate in Louisiana

■■ #3 Best Value Law School, 2011 (preLaw, a National Jurist Publication)

■■ Growing Energy Law program focused on 21st century energy

■■ Moot Court program ranked in the Top 50 nationally

■■ Clinical Legal Education and Externship programs that prepare students for practice while also serving the community and state

■■ Two student-edited publications: the Louisiana Law Review and the LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources

■■ Public Interest Law fellowships to experience public service first-hand

■■ Advocacy programs that provide opportunities to obtain and develop litigation skills

■■ More partners in the Top 10 largest Louisiana-based law firms than all other Louisiana law schools combined

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“To be the first LSU law student to receive a Supreme

Court clerkship is special to me, particularly because I get

to play a role in continuing and enhancing the traditions of

excellence that characterize an LSU law education. I hope

that my clerkship at the Court encourages LSU law students,

professors, judges, and employers to recognize the potential

of LSU students to compete nationally and that it opens

doors for more LSU law students to be successful.”Michelle Shamblin Stratton Class of 2009

Law Clerk to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas2011-12 Term

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As a state-supported law school, LSU Law renders significant service to the Louisiana bar, bench and legislature. Through a variety of Centers and Institutes, LSU Law annually brings to the campus outstanding jurists, attorneys, and speakers, creating a dynamic educational environment in which to study.

The Law Center is home to the Louisiana Law Institute, chartered by the Louisiana legislature as an official law revision committee, law reform agency, and legal research agency for the state of Louisiana. An LSU Law faculty member is director of the Louisiana Judicial College, which

offers continuing education to the state’s judges. The George W. and Jean H. Pugh Institute for Justice provides support for research, educational and pro bono activities that promote justice for individuals in the administration of the criminal and civil justice systems in Louisiana and elsewhere. The Pugh Institute has welcomed Sister Helen Prejean, Barry Scheck, and Civil Rights pioneer Ruby Bridges as recent program speakers. The Mineral Law Institute, directed by an LSU Law faculty member, was created in 1953 as an annual continuing legal education program to promote an understanding of Louisiana mineral law and facilitate its development through educational activities. And, as established in 1965, the mission of the Center of Civil Law Studies is to promote and encourage the scientific study of the civil law system, its history, structure, principles, and actualities.

Serving the State: LSU Law Centers and Institutes

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6 LSU Law Center

J.D./D.C.L. (Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law)

The LSU Law Center is the only United States law school and one of only two schools in the Western Hemisphere to confer two degrees upon graduation: the Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law (D.C.L.). It’s why we say we’re Far More Than a Common Law School! Each of these degrees recognizes the extensive training LSU Law students receive in both Common Law and Civil Law. The Law Center’s legal program offers upperclass course options that permit students to focus on Louisiana-based courses or international and comparative law courses that are not directly rooted in Louisiana law. This distinctive joint degree program prepares our law students for practice or service in all 50 states and across the globe.

Dual Degree Programs

In addition to earning a law degree, LSU Law students may earn a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) or Master of Science in Finance (M.S.) through the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business or a Master of Mass Communications (M.M.C.) through the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication. The combined degree programs are typically completed in four years, saving both time and money. Applicants must apply to each program seperately.

■■ J.D./D.C.L.-M.B.A. Program

Students earn overlapping credit towards both degrees. The transfer of concurrent credit allows a student to complete the requirements for both degrees in four years. Each institution separately awards its degree.

Students have the option of pursuing parallel degree programs with common areas of study. A student will be required initally to complete either the first year at the law school or the first year at the business school.

Degrees Offered

“My education at the LSU Law Center has

allowed me to become a well-rounded professional.

The curriculum was extremely challenging and gave

me a solid foundation to start practicing.”

Ashley Mayes, Class of 2011

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■■ J.D./D.C.L.-M.P.A. Program

Students will spend the first consecutive fall and spring semesters as a full-time student in the Law Center. After completion of the first year in the Law Center, students simultaneously schedule both M.P.A. and law courses until the requirements for both degrees are fulfilled. Satisfactory completion of the requirements of the J.D./D.C.L.-M.P.A. program should take approximately three and one half years of full-time study (including summers).

■■ J.D./D.C.L.-M.S. in Finance Program

Students are required to complete the first year of law school and the first semester in the M.S. program before taking any courses for which concurrent credit is granted. Students can choose which program to begin first, but because the Law Center admits beginning law students only in the fall semester, a student who chooses to begin the concurrent degree program at the Ourso College will likely begin the M.S. program in the spring semester. Completion of the degree program requirements should take four years, instead of the five years that otherwise would be required.

■■ J.D./D.C.L.-Master of Mass Communication Program

Through this concurrent degree program, a student may receive both a Juris Doctor/Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law and a Master of Mass Communication in approximately four years. This program is designed to appeal both to those students who wish to specialize in First Amendment and communications law as practicing lawyers, and to those who wish to work as professionals in mass communication in fields related to law.

For more information about the requirements of the dual degree programs, visit www.law.lsu.edu.

Graduate Program (LL.M.)

For more than 75 years, attorneys, judges, government officials, law professors and business counsel from around the world have come to the LSU Law Center’s Graduate program to obtain a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree. LL.M. Program staff may be contacted by telephone at 225/578-7831 or 225/578-1126, or by e-mail at [email protected] for more information.

“The J.D./M.M.C. program provides

opportunities for the lowest cost in both

time and money. I also think the unique

perspectives of the law degree in the civil law

will be beneficial outside of Louisiana because

of the comparative focus between the common

law and civil law and the opportunities in

international law.” 

Elizabeth Cuttner, Class of 2014

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8 LSU Law Center

LSU Law students must earn 94 hours of credit to graduate. During the first year of law school, students take 32 hours of required courses.

First-year students must complete the following courses:

First Semester:

Course Credit Hours Basic Civil Procedure I 2.0Contracts 3.0Criminal Law 3.0Legal Research and Writing I 2.0Legal Traditions and Systems of the Western World 3.0

Torts 3.0Total Credits 16.0

Second Semester:

Course Credit Hours Administration of Criminal Justice I 3.0Basic Civil Procedure II 2.0Civil Law Property 3.0Constitutional Law I 3.0Legal Research and Writing II 2.0Obligations 3.0Total Credit Hours 16.0

Second- and third-year students have greater flexibility to tailor their coursework to match their individual interests.  Following the first year, students must complete 39 credit hours of coursework of their choice in addition to completing the following coursework:

■■ The Legal Profession (2 credit hours)

■■ Evidence (3 credit hours)

■■ Trial Advocacy ( 1 credit hour)

■■ 2 credit hours of instruction in approved Professional Skills, Clinics and Externship courses

■■ 15 credit hours of classes in the Global, Comparative, and Civil Law Course concentration, focusing on Louisiana-based courses or international and comparative law courses that are not directly rooted in Louisiana law, and

■■ any course that satisfies the upper-level writing requirement.

Please refer to the LSU Law Center Catalog at www.law.lsu.edu for a full listing of courses.

Curriculum: Follow Your Path

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Study Abroad ProgramsPack Your Bags for France…

Expand your horizons by participating in the Law Center’s annual program in France at the University of Lyon III School of Law.

LSU Law has conducted a six-week summer program in France since 1985. The program attracts many internationally distinguished professors and lecturers who teach all classes in English.

Lyon, France’s second largest city, is located in the center of the country and boasts a population of more than one million. Lyon is known as the silk capital of the world and is a center for exhibitions, concerts, performances, shows, and events. Enjoy the lively social and arts scene and world-class dining!

Lyon’s central location is ideal for travelling. Classes are held four days a week, allowing participants extended weekends to travel all over Europe. In the past, popular destinations within France have included Paris, Avignon, Annency, Normandy, and the French Riviera. Possible destinations outside of France include Munich, Florence, Rome, Cinque Terre, Geneva, Pamplona, Barcelona, Monaco, and Amsterdam.

Lyon provides students with much to see and do outside of school. The city’s diverse neighborhoods are dotted with monuments and buildings ranging from ancient Roman, to Renaissance, to modern architecture. There are also vivid cultural events and a very active nightlife in the city. Lyon is located in the heart of the Rhône valley, a region known for the quality of its wine and traditional cuisine.

Or other European and South American Countries…

The Law Center has partnered with universities in Belgium, France*, Italy, the Netherlands*, and the UK* for student exchange and international internships. If you’d prefer South America, how about Argentina*, Brazil, Columbia, or Peru for an exciting semester of study?

*Classes are taught in English.

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Prepared to PracticeLSU Law Center graduates possess skills and knowledge that can be applied in common law practice throughout the nation, in international practice globally, and in Louisiana civil practice.

The Law Center’s dynamic Clinical Legal Education Program, Externship Program, top-ranked Moot Court Program, and Appellate Advocacy Program offer an opportunity to gain real-world experience while receiving credit toward the law degree.

The Law Clinic is a self-contained legal services office located in the Law Center where students are certified to practice law pursuant to Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XX. Through the Law Clinic, the Law Center offers second- and third-year students the opportunity to practice law and represent indigent clients in Baton Rouge and surrounding communities. The Law Clinic is analogous to a residency in medical school where, under close faculty supervision, students practice by representing real clients with real legal issues. Students practice in local courts, before administrative agencies and other venues.

Current clinic offerings include: ■■ Civil Mediation

■■ Family Law

■■ Family Mediation

■■ Immigration Law

■■ Juvenile Defense

Externships offer an exciting opportunity to augment law school classroom study with real-world work experience. The Law Center’s location in Baton Rouge, the state capital, offers tremendous advantages to placing students with state and local governmental agencies and courts where students can experience the real practice of law through a structured academic setting. Externships are also available in New Orleans, only a little more than an hour away from Baton Rouge. Externship students consistently comment that an externship was one of the most valuable experiences of law school.

The Externship program places selected students with local, state, and federal government agencies, judicial chambers at both the state and federal level, and not-for-profit agencies. Students are enrolled in a three-credit pass-fail course in conjunction with their work experience. The coursework involves an ethics orientation, practical skills training, and critical reflection on the legal work experience. Externships are available during the fall and spring semesters at placements within Louisiana.

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“It seems that the buzz phrase

regarding recent law school graduates

these days is ‘practice ready.’ Not only

did the LSU Moot Court Program help

to develop my writing, speaking, and

research skills, it also gave me the tools

I needed to enter the practice with a bit

more confidence.” Druit Gremillion, Class of 2011

Placements during the regular academic year include:

■■ Louisiana Supreme Court

■■ United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana

■■ United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

■■ United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

■■ United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

■■ Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit

■■ Louisiana Department of Justice

■■ Louisiana Department of Revenue

■■ Louisiana Public Defender Board

■■ East Baton Rouge Juvenile Public Defender

■■ Catholic Charities

■■ Innocence Project New Orleans

The Law Center’s Summer Externship program also places students at externships outside of Louisiana.

The Trial Advocacy and Appellate Advocacy skills programs at LSU Law is one of the largest in the nation, and our students bring home the gold! The Moot Court program has been ranked in the Top 50 nationally. Through our Moot Court and Trial Advocacy teams, the Law Center provides second- and third-year students with ample opportunity to obtain and develop litigation skills. These programs provide students with the skills and practical experience needed for successful client advocacy. Try out for one of the 25 Moot Court or Trial advocacy teams to get the “real life” experience and be prepared for the practice of law.

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Student LifeThe campus life at LSU Law reflects the intellectual, social, and personal interests of our student body. LSU Law students enjoy the camaraderie of Louisianians, as well as students from other states and from abroad. LSU Law students are active in campus life, the community, and academic associations. Students can enrich the academic and social experience of law school while exploring and developing career options. With over 25 student organizations to join – Mineral Law Society, Public Interest Law Society; Black Law Student Association; Federalist Society; American Constitution Society; and Tax Club, just to name a few – students play a vital role in the life of the law school, the community, and the state.

For a complete list of student organizations, please visit www.law.lsu.edu.

LSU Athletic Tickets

The LSU Law Student Bar Association handles group seating football tickets for law students. For more information about other LSU sporting events, including Tiger basketball, baseball, and gymnastics, please visit www.lsusports.net.

Housing

Students have several options when it comes to housing. Some students may choose to live on campus in East Campus Apartments, located directly across the street from the Law Center. For more information and to see a detailed description of the apartments, please visit www.lsu.edu/housing. There are also several apartment complexes with affordable rates within close proximity to the Law Center. For off-campus accommodations, visit LSU’s Off-Campus Housing Locator, http://offcampushousing.lsu.edu. The site includes properties for rent and sale, as well as message boards to find roommates, buy and sell furniture, and a resource center with information on safety, links to helpful LSU departments and visitor information. For more information about housing options, please contact the Law Center Admissions Office at [email protected].

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“As a non-traditional student, I

wanted to choose the best school that

offered the best value. I’m receiving a

top-notch legal education at a great

price, which was extremely important to

me. LSU is the best school to prepare

me to work as a lawyer in Louisiana

and outside of the state. The school

also does a great job of keeping the

students connected. The atmosphere

fosters friendship and camaraderie,

and it’s great to tailgate outside the

Law Center’s steps before watching the

Tigers play in Death Valley.”Anna Brown, Class of 2013

Student Health Center and Insurance

The Student Health Center provides quality health care to LSU and LSU Law students. The student health fee, included in full-time tuition, entitles students to unlimited visits to a primary care physician during the regular semester. For complete details of student health services, please visit www.shc.lsu.edu.

All students who pay the Student Health Center fees are eligible to use the services of the center. However, a reasonable level of supplemental health insurance, particularly coverage for hospital care, is strongly recommended for all students. Additional information regarding student insurance and dependent coverage may be found at www.shc.lsu.edu. Questions may also be directed to 1-800-285-8133.

Take a Break

There’s always something to do outside of class – sometimes with law students and faculty; sometimes with law practitioners; and sometimes, just for fun!

Law Golf InvitationalFederalist Society Crawfish Boil

Barristers BallRace Judicata

LSU Football TailgatesAssault & FlatteryHalloween Party

Hats ’n Canes

And many, many more!

Join In

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The Law Center CampusThe LSU Law Center is a cornerstone of Louisiana State University’s beautiful and historic campus. Centrally located on the LSU campus, the Law Center facilities include two interconnected buildings. The Law Center completed a $16 million renovation to the campus in 2003, which resulted in an expanded, modern complex that includes state-of-the-art technology and a Law Library that holds one of the richest comparative law collections in the nation.

The Old Law Building was designed in the style of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and faculty moved into the building in 1937. The Old Law Building houses the offices of the Louisiana Law Institute, the Center of Civil Law Studies, the Louisiana Judicial College, and the Center of Continuing Professional Development. It also includes offices for student organizations and activities. There is the McKernan Auditorium used by guest lecturers and visiting experts, faculty offices, the Tucker Room which houses the collection of civil law materials, classrooms, the newly opened Clinical Education area, and several floors of library holdings.

The Law Center East Annex, better known as the “new” 1969 building, provides classroom areas, seminar rooms, discussion rooms, and meeting areas; library offices and facilities including open stack areas on all four floors and carrels for student research; a practice court room; and administrative and faculty offices.

The Student Lounge offers space for study and socializing, and features a coffee shop and eatery.

The Law Library, in addition to the standard Anglo-American legal materials, has substantial collections of foreign, international, and comparative law, with particular strengths in European, Latin American, and British Commonwealth jurisdictions. It is a selective depository for U.S. Government documents and Louisiana documents, and a depository for Louisiana Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal briefs and records. The Library’s mission is to support the legal scholarship and educational activities of the Paul M. Hebert Law Center; to serve its faculty, staff, students, and alumni; and to offer assistance to the Louisiana legal community, the general public, and other educational institutions.

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Discover LSULouisiana State University is strong in history and tradition. Since 1860, LSU has served the people of Louisiana, the region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service.

Renowned for its beauty, LSU is located on more than 2,000 acres in the southern part of Baton Rouge. Bordered on the west by the Mississippi River, the campus has nearly 1,200 live-oak trees and many lakes. It has been ranked one of the 20 most beautiful campuses in America. The University’s more than 250 principal buildings – 57 of which are included on the National Register of Historic Places – are grouped on a 650-acre plateau that constitutes the main part of campus.

LSU’s nationally and internationally recognized efforts in a broad range of research fields create new knowledge and promote economic development. The libraries and museums preserve the rich cultural heritage of the state, and scholars and artists at the University contribute to the literature, history, science, technology, and arts of Louisiana’s culturally diverse communities. The Law Center has the distinct advantage of being located in the heart of the LSU campus.

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Living in the Capital City: Baton RougeStudents at LSU Law have access to the capital city of Baton Rouge, the seat of government, education, and industry in Louisiana. Located on the east bank of the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge, with its metropolitan-area population of more than 800,000, combines the sophistication of its diverse culture and amenities with the convenience of a mid-sized, dynamic Southern city.

With the development of a thriving arts and entertainment district in downtown Baton Rouge, there is always something to do. From farmers’ markets to arts markets to year-round occasions for festivals, parades, and street dances, downtown Baton Rouge is a magnet for cultural pursuits and social life. Visit the LSU Manship Theatre for the Arts or take in the Louisiana Art & Science Museum and Planetarium. Numerous restaurants and gathering spots near the Mississippi River offer exciting times, great food, and night life. The rich mix of culture, tradition, and innovation creates a unique ambience difficult to experience outside of Louisiana. Enjoy the many parades Baton Rouge has to offer, including the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Spanish Town Mardi Gras.

With its semi-tropical climate, Baton Rouge is the perfect place to enjoy outdoor activities. The weather is consistently warm from May to September. Winter is usually mild, while spring and fall are always pleasant with cool nights and warm, sunny days.

Baton Rouge is minutes away from some of the world’s most renowned attractions. We are just a short drive away from Acadiana Cajun Country, and native swamp and nature tours. New Orleans and the French Quarter are a little more than an hour away.

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Career Services Office: Here to ServeLSU Law Center’s Career Services Office is dedicated to providing professional career counseling, planning, and resources for students and alumni. The Career Services Office will help students define career objectives and identify employment opportunities based on experience, interests, values, skills, and preferences. It is never too early to begin thinking about the future as a new lawyer and what career path may lie ahead.

Services Provided■■ Career Guidance/Counseling

■■ Self-Assessments

■■ Personal/Professional Development

■■ Resumé/Cover Letter Formulation

■■ Skills Development Workshops

■■ Job Search Strategy Formulation

Job Search Assistance■■ Online Job Bank

■■ Reciprocity

■■ Judicial Clerkship Application Workshops and Preparatory Program

■■ On-Campus Recruitment

■■ Job Fairs

■■ Alumni/Employer Networking Events

Special Programming■■ Informational Panels

■■ Practice Area Highlight Seminars

■■ Guest Speakers

■■ Internships/Externships

■■ Public Interest Fellowship Program

Visit www.law.lsu.edu for more information about the Career Services Office.

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LSU Law Alumni: Champions of the Legal ProfessionThe alumni of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center are distinguished in their accomplishments, support, and involvement. LSU Law alumni are successful attorneys, legislators, congressmen, distinguished members of the judiciary, and business and community leaders, among others. Ask most any LSU Law graduate and they’ll tell you that their success in life started with an LSU Law education.

As of July 2012:5 of the 7 Louisiana Supreme Court Justices are graduates of the LSU Law Center.

16 of the federal judgeships in Louisiana are held by LSU Law graduates; and, some 27 of the 42 Louisiana district attorneys are LSU Law graduates.

You will find members of the LSU Law community living and practicing in 49 states, 2 U.S. Territories and 30 countries.

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Your Next StepHow to Apply

Students must apply online through www.lsac.org. The Admissions Office begins accepting applications in early September. Applications received on or before March 1 will receive priority consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered if there is remaining space in the first-year class. It is important to note that because LSU Law has a rolling admissions process, early application (September through January) significantly increases applicants’ chances of admission.

For detailed instructions on how to apply, please visit www.law.lsu.edu/admissions.

Visit Us

If you would like to schedule a visit to tour the LSU Law Center, meet with the Admissions Office staff, talk with LSU Law students, and even sit in on a law class, please register online at lsulaw.net/visitation. For further information, please e-mail the Admissions Office at [email protected].

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LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center

Office of Admissions

202 Law Center

1 East Campus Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

225/578-8646

[email protected]

www.law.lsu.edu

9-2012