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| INFORMATION | | Click on the icons below to print and add to your list. |
 NAMES AND ADDRESSES |
| Law School: |
Louisiana State University Law Center (Paul M. Hebert Law Center) |
| Address: |
Room 101 - Law Center |
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| City: |
Baton Rouge |
| State, Zip: |
LA, 70803-1000 |
| Country: |
United States |
| Phone: |
(225) 578-8787 |
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| Administrator Name: |
Erin Guruli |
| Administrator Title: |
Director of Career Services & Employer Relations |
| Phone: |
(225) 578-4055 |
| Fax: |
(225) 578-0732 |
| Email: |
Erin.guruli@law.lsu.edu |
| Web: |
www.law.lsu.edu |
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| Registrar's Name: |
Michele Forbes |
| Phone No: |
(225) 578-8646 |
| Names & titles of key CSO staff: |
Gwendolyn L. Ferrell, Associate Director, Gwen.Ferrell@law.lsu.edu
Susan de la Houssaye, Career Counselor/National Recruiting Coordinator, Susan.dela@law.lsu.edu
Melanie Anderson, Interview Coordinator, Melanie.Anderson@law.lsu.edu
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| DEGREE PROGRAMS |
| No. of hours required to graduate: |
94 |
| Comments: |
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| No. of Full-time students |
687 |
| No. of Evening students: |
0 |
| No. of Part-time students: |
0 |
| Other: |
0 |
| Total: |
687 |
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| COMPOSITION OF ENROLLMENT |
| '12-'13 Year |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
4th Year |
Total |
| Men: |
122 |
140 |
128 |
0 |
390 |
| Woman: |
116 |
88 |
93 |
0 |
297 |
| Totals: |
238 |
228 |
221 |
0 |
687 |
| Black (Men): |
11 |
15 |
6 |
0 |
32 |
| Black (Women): |
22 |
10 |
6 |
0 |
38 |
| Hispanics (Men): |
6 |
6 |
4 |
0 |
16 |
| Hispanics (Women): |
11 |
6 |
8 |
0 |
25 |
| American Indian/Alaskan (Men): |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
| American Indian/Alaskan (Women): |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander (Men): |
2 |
2 |
9 |
0 |
13 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander (Women): |
3 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
| Disabled (Men): |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Disabled (Woman): |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Openly GLBT (Men): |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Openly GLBT (Woman): |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Comments: |
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| Do you offer LL.M. degrees? |
Yes
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| Is LL.M. grading system equivalent to JD system? |
Yes
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| Do you offer joint degree programs? |
Yes
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| NO. of LL.M. degrees awarded in previous year: |
7 |
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| FIELDS OF STUDY OFFERED > LL.M DEGREES: |
| Subjects |
Full-time |
Evening |
Part-time |
Other |
| As Determined |
12 |
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| FIELDS OF STUDY OFFERED > JOINT DEGREES: |
| Subjects |
Full-time |
Evening |
Part-time |
Other |
| JD/MBA |
17 |
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| JD/MPA |
0 |
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| ADMISSIONS PROFILE |
| Applications received: |
1437 |
| Size of entering class: |
239 |
| No. of undergraduate colleges represented: |
80 |
| No. of states represented: |
19 |
| In-state enrollment: |
156 |
| Out-state enrollment: |
83 |
| Foreign countries represented: |
3 |
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| GRADE POINT AVERAGE / LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST |
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25% |
50% |
75% |
| Grade Point Average |
Full-time |
3.10 |
3.39 |
3.66 |
| Part-time |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Overall |
3.10 |
3.39 |
3.66 |
| Law School Admission Test
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Full-time |
155 |
158 |
160 |
| Part-time |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Overall |
155 |
158 |
160 |
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| In determining GPA and LSAT averages, are all students included? |
Yes |
| If "No", what percentage is not included? |
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| JD PROGRAM |
| Fall Semester: |
Begin Date: |
| End Date: |
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8/13/2012 |
| 12/14/2012 |
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| Spring Semester: |
Begin Date: |
| End Date: |
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1/14/2013 |
| 5/29/2013 |
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| Semester Break: |
Begin Date: |
| End Date: |
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10/18/2012 |
| 10/19/2012 |
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| Spring Break: |
Begin Date: |
| End Date: |
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3/29/2013 |
| 4/1/2013 |
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| CLINICAL COURSES/PROGRAMS OFFERED |
| Clinical
Courses/Program |
Enrollment
Based on |
| Family Mediation Clinic |
Limited to 6 per section |
| Civil Mediation Clinic |
Limited to 6 per section |
| Immigration Legal Services Clinic |
Limited to 8 per section |
| Juvenile Defense Clinic |
Limited to 8 per section |
| Judicial Externship |
Limited to 25 per section |
| Family Law Clinic |
Limited to 8 per section |
| Public Interest/Non-for-Profit Externship |
Limited to 20 per section |
| Governmental Externship |
Limited to 25 per section |
| Individual Self Created Externship |
Varies |
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| SPECIAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS |
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| MOOT COURT PROGRAM |
| Is Moot Court a required activity? |
No |
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Please describe program, including when students participate, how board members are selected, etc. |
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| Appellate Advocacy: Includes preparation of appellate briefs, oral arguments, trial practice, pleadings and the conducting of a trial. All seniors are required to participate in TRIAL ADVOCACY (based on the NITA program) the summer prior to their third year. Selection of the Appellate Advocacy Board is based on final grades. |
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| JOURNALS/ACTIVITIES |
| JOURNALS |
| Journals |
No.
of Students |
Grades |
Write-on |
Intv. |
Other |
| Law Review |
Ave. 60 |
30/70 |
Required |
Yes |
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| LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources |
Varies |
25/75 |
Required |
No |
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| STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS |
| Local/National Moot Court Competition |
| LA. Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
| ABA Appellate Advocacy Competition |
| Student Bar Association |
| Legal Fraternities |
| Student Newspaper (the Civilian) |
| Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court |
| LA. Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
| Environmental Law Society |
| Labor & Employment Law Society |
| Christian Legal Society |
| International Law Society |
| Legal Association of Women |
| Tax Club |
| Civilian Society |
| Federalist Society |
| ACLU |
| OWLS |
| Young Democrats of Louisiana |
| Public Interest Law Society |
| Black Law Student Association (BLSA) |
| Phi Alpha Delta |
| Intellectual Property Law Club |
| Oil and Gas/Mineral Society |
| Law Review |
| OUTlaw |
| Jewish Law Student 's Association |
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| GRADING SYSTEM |
| EXPLANATION OF GRADING SYSTEMS |
| Letter Grades |
Other Grade System? |
Numerical Equivalents |
| A+ |
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3.8 - 4.0 |
| A |
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3.6 - 3.7 |
| A- |
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3.4 - 3.5 |
| B+ |
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3.2 - 3.3 |
| B |
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3.0 - 3.1 |
| B- |
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2.8 - 2.9 |
| C+ |
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2.4 - 2.7 |
| C |
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2.1 - 2.3 |
| C- |
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2.0 |
| D |
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1.5 - 1.9 |
| F |
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1.3 - 1.4 |
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| Comments: |
| The lowest grade to receive credit is 1.5. Grades of 1.4 or 1.3 result in no course credit. |
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| MINIMUM GRADE REQUIRED TO ATTAIN (Based on May 2012 graduation class) |
| Top 10%: |
3.372 |
| Top 25%: |
3.185 |
| Top 33%: |
3.104 |
| Top 50%: |
2.973 |
| Top 75%: |
2.733 |
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| Median GPA: |
2.974 |
| Minimum grade required for graduation: |
2.000 |
| Do you have a pass/fail option? |
Yes
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| If "Yes", please describe: |
Skills courses are graded "E" (excellent); "HP" (High Pass); "P" (Pass); "F" (Fail) |
| Are students ranked in their class? |
Yes
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| If so, how often? |
Each semester |
| Will the school verify student grades? |
Yes
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| Please describe policy: |
Students registered with Career Services sign a waiver allowing the release of grades to firms participating in our on-campus interview program and our Apply Direct Listings. |
| ACADEMIC AWARDS AND HONORS |
| ACADEMIC AWARDS |
| Name
of Award |
No.
Awarded |
Selection
Process |
| Appellate Advocacy Board |
20 |
Cum. Average in Appellate Ad. & Trial Ad. |
| Aubrey Bacon Memorial Prize |
1 |
Highest grade in Constitutional Law |
| Center of Civil Law Students |
2 |
Publishable work on Civil Law topic |
| Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association |
2 |
Tullis Moot Court Winners |
| Milling Law Firm Award |
2 |
Top 2 ranked students |
| Phi Alpha Delta Award |
1 |
Outstanding Senior Chosen by Senior Class |
| Phi Delta Phi Scholastic Award |
1 |
Top 1st year student |
| U.S. Law Week |
1 |
Jr., Sr. showing most scholastic improvement |
| V & E Law Review Casenote Award |
1 |
Published casenote by a Law Review Candidate |
| Chancellor's List |
240 |
13 hrs. with a 3.20 or better (fall 2010) |
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| GRADUATION HONORS |
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% of Class Receiving |
GPA Required |
# of Students |
| Order of the Coif: |
10% |
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17 |
| Summa cum laude: |
2% |
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3 |
| Magna cum laude: |
12% |
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18 |
| Cum laude: |
25% |
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23 |
| Other: |
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| AREAS OF PRACTICE |
| Areas of practice (Include both legal and
non-legal positions) |
% of employed students with jobs in area |
Employment locations |
% of students with known location who are in
region |
| Private practice: |
57.69 |
New England: |
0 |
| Business and industry: |
9.62 |
Middle Atlantic: |
0.64 |
| Government: |
8.97 |
East North Central: |
0 |
| Judicial clerkship: |
19.87 |
West North Central: |
0 |
| Military: |
0.64 |
South Atlantic: |
0.64 |
| Public interest organization: |
3.21 |
East South Central: |
0.64 |
| Academic: |
0 |
West South Central: |
95.51 |
| Job category not identified: |
0 |
Mountain: |
0 |
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Pacific: |
1.28 |
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Non-US: |
1.28 |
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Jurisdictions: (states and/or metropolitan areas)
with the highest % of graduates from the most recent graduating class
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| Louisiana, California, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, South Carolina, & Texas |
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| ON CAMPUS INTERVIEWS |
| Week invitations are sent to employers: |
| March (Fall) November (Spring) |
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| OCI requests accepted by: |
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Mail Beginning Date: |
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Phone beginning date: |
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Email beginning date: |
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To Email: |
Melanie.Anderson@law.lsu.edu |
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Online beginning date: |
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URL: |
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| Please specify any changes in OCI procedures or policies that will be in effect for the first time during Fall 2013 : |
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| OCI date assignment procedure: |
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First come first served |
Random |
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Early/Late Rotation |
Out of state employer by geographic location |
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| Comments: |
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| OCI Fee? |
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| OCI date confirmation will be sent to employers: |
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| if requested our school will coordinate with: |
| Southern, Tulane, & Loyola New Orleans Schools of Law |
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| Describe required employer forms: |
| Employers are required to submit an on-campus interview form which can be accessed via the website or sent upon request. The employer will identify the number of rooms needed, candidates, job location, position type, and will sign an equal opportunity statement. |
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| OCI DATES |
| OCI dates for August: |
- |
| OCI dates for Fall: |
08/27/2012 - 10/26/2012 |
| OCI dates for Spring: |
02/04/2013 - 03/29/2013 |
| Flyback dates: |
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| Is video conferencing available?
Yes
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| Comments: |
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| Are employers permitted to prescreen?
Yes
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| If "No", explain: |
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| OCI drop date: |
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| Date student materials sent to employer: |
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| Date interview schedule sent to employer: |
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| Postage/express mail fee? |
No |
| Comments: |
| Student resumes and requested materials are sent to employers two weeks before the scheduled interview date. Employers receive their final interview schedule 3-4 days before the employer arrives on campus. |
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Do you provide resume collection or direct mail option for employers not participating in OCI?
Yes
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| Are all OCI conducted in campus buildings?
Yes
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| If "No", describe alternatives and reservation procedure: |
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| OTHER INTERVIEW PROGRAMS |
| Cooperative/Consortia: |
Patent Law Inteview Program, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
New Hampshire Legal Job Fair, Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord, NH
Equal Justice Works Career Fair
Southeast Intellectual Property Job Fair, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
IMPACT
(For more information, contact sponsoring school)
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| Diversity Interview Programs: |
Sunbelt Minority Job Fair (Dallas, TX)
SEMJF - Southeastern Minority Job Fair (Atlanta, GA)
MMRC - Minnesota Minority Recruitment Conference (Minnesota)
Dupont Legal Minority Job Fairs (Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA or Wilmington, DE)
Dallas Bar Association Minority Outreach Program
National Black Prosecutors Job Fair
Louisiana State Bar Association, Minority Section, Diversity Job Fair (Louisiana)
Louisiana State Bar Association, Minority Section, Internship Fair (Louisiana)
Lavender Law Confrence Job Fair
Vault MCCA Legal Diversity Career Fair
Our minority law students individually particate in others through their participation in various students organizations.
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| JOB POSTING |
| Will you send, upon request, one package containing resumes/transcripts?
Yes
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| Will you post a notice directing students to apply directly to employer?
Yes
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If you provide job listings for graduates, describe how to send
notice, when employers can expect responses, length of time notice
is posted (whether in print or online), etc.; |
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| Graduates are allowed access to our password protected Symplicity Job Posting system. Employers may submit a job posting form, located on the website or sent by request, to Melanie.Anderson@law.lsu.edu and the position and requirments will be posted to the system. All positions are posted for 2 months or until we are notified of the position being filled. Registered graduates are granted access to on-campus interviewing if requested by the employer. |
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| FIRST YEAR STUDENTS |
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Describe any special regulations pertaining to the recruitment
of first year students that are in addition to the NALP guidelines.
For example, are first year students eligible for spring OCI? When
are job notices posted during second semester? |
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| First year students are eligible for OCI during the spring semester. OCI notices are available the week of registration and updated throughout the semester. |
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| DIVERSITY PROGRAMS |
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| PRO BONO PROGRAM |
The Public Interest Law Society (PILS) works to increase the number of public interest opportunities available to LSU Law students in the Baton Rouge community and nation-wide by administering a fellowship fund for summer public interest internships and organizing projects to help the local community during the school year. The Pro Bono Committee of PILS coordinates volunteer, public interest and pro bono activities at the LSU Law Center.
The LSU Law Center also houses two Equal Justice works AmeriCorps Legal Fellows for the Louisiana Bar Foundation who connect law students with underserved clients, increase law student participation in pro bono work, and further law student interest in public interest legal careers.
Specifically, the Fellow collaborate with community legal aid |
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| NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY |
The Paul M. Hebert Law Center strives to provide equal opportunity/access employment for all its students without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran's status or other non-performance related criteria.
The LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center requires that all those who recruit on the campus are equal opportunity/access employers. |
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| NARRATIVES/OTHER NOTES |
| NARRATIVES |
| Thanks to a required focus on both civil and common law - and a natural comparative focus from the curricular coexistence of the two - LSU Law Center graduates offer unique skills that can be applied in Louisiana civil practice, in common law practice for the other 49 states, and for international engagement. LSU law students are hard workers. They have had more classroom hours than students at any law school anywhere in the country, in order to earn the juris doctor and the bachelor of civil law. They can hit the ground running, are able to think in both major law languages, and ready to deal with international issues as they arise in local practice. |
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| OTHER NOTES |
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