Tulane Law School

Tulane Law School Tulane Law School, founded in 1847, is the 12th oldest law school in the country and has been accredited by the American Bar Association since May 1925.

The JD student body comprises 750 students from throughout the US, with just 15% from the state of Louisiana. At least 45 states are represented in the student body, as are close to 200 undergraduate schools. An additional 50 students are enrolled in Tulane Law School's LLM and SJD programs. Approximately 40% of the student body is female, and about 20% are students of color. Among the things that

set Tulane Law School apart are the breadth and depth of its curriculum. It offers certificates of specialization in: European Legal Studies, International & Comparative Law, Civil Law, Maritime Law, Environmental Law, and Sports Law. It offers six different live-client clinics: criminal defense, civil litigation, juvenile litigation, environmental law, domestic violence, mediation, and legislative and administrative advocacy. Its business and corporate course offerings are strong, as is its intellectual property law curriculum. Tulane Law School was the first in the country to require pro bono legal work as a condition of graduation.

The ALPS: Association for Law, Property, and Society annual meeting is officially underway!Scholars from around the worl...
06/05/2026

The ALPS: Association for Law, Property, and Society annual meeting is officially underway!

Scholars from around the world have gathered in New Orleans and Weinmann Hall for three days of ideas, collaboration, and conversation. Attendees kicked off the conference with a walking tour of downtown New Orleans led by the Preservation Resource Center, exploring the city's historic architecture and cultural identity.

The conference continues throughout the weekend with panels and keynote presentations. Learn more about it: https://bit.ly/49rdYVk

When attorneys from across Louisiana gathered for the Louisiana State Bar Association's summer meeting, Tulane Law profe...
06/04/2026

When attorneys from across Louisiana gathered for the Louisiana State Bar Association's summer meeting, Tulane Law professors Sally Richardson and Ron Scalise were invited to share their expertise with practitioners from around the state.

The two presented jointly on the Louisiana Supreme Court’s Year in Review. They also shared insights from their areas of expertise, with Scalise covering updates in successions law and Richardson covering updates in property law.

Another strong year of Tulane Law voices contributing to the statewide conversation at LSBA!

Congratulations to Judy Y. Barrasso (L'81), Judge Janis van Meerveld (L'87) and Patrick A. Talley Jr. (L'93) on receivin...
06/04/2026

Congratulations to Judy Y. Barrasso (L'81), Judge Janis van Meerveld (L'87) and Patrick A. Talley Jr. (L'93) on receiving top honors at the Louisiana State Bar Association's Annual Meeting!

We're proud to celebrate their leadership and lasting contributions to the legal profession.

Learn more about this year's award winners ⤵️

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Tulane Law mourns the passing of Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin (L ’56), a trailblazing alumna whose impact on New Orleans wil...
06/02/2026

Tulane Law mourns the passing of Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin (L ’56), a trailblazing alumna whose impact on New Orleans will be felt for generations.

Among the few women pursuing a legal career in the 1950s, Benjamin embodied a lifelong commitment to service, leadership and the betterment of her community.

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Her determination and leadership helped save New Orleans’ symphony orchestra.

What does it take to run a professional sports team?The inaugural Tulane Summer Sports Institute brought students to cam...
06/01/2026

What does it take to run a professional sports team?

The inaugural Tulane Summer Sports Institute brought students to campus for a deep dive into the business and law of sports, showcasing a cross-campus collaboration that draws on Tulane's strengths in sports law, business and leadership.

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A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision involving Plaquemines Parish and Chevron has drawn national attention.Oliver Houck ...
06/01/2026

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision involving Plaquemines Parish and Chevron has drawn national attention.

Oliver Houck Professor of Environmental Law, Rebecca Bratspies, explains why the ruling may be far narrower than many headlines suggest, and what it means for environmental litigation moving forward.

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Even with the Supreme Court ruling that Chevron v. Plaquemines should be moved to federal court, local courts are still a viable place to file climate suits, argues Tulane Law professor Rebecca Bratspies.

Should colleges consider athletes employees and negotiate with them? Tulane Law Professor and Director of the Sports Law...
05/28/2026

Should colleges consider athletes employees and negotiate with them? Tulane Law Professor and Director of the Sports Law Program Gabe Feldman weighs in on the idea gaining traction in college sports: collective bargaining.

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At the center of SEC discussions this week is how to slow the escalating pace of roster values and bring long-term stability to the system, via any means necessary.

Property law experts from across the world will make their way to Weinmann Hall next week.Learn more about the conferenc...
05/27/2026

Property law experts from across the world will make their way to Weinmann Hall next week.

Learn more about the conference bringing these bright minds to New Orleans ⤵️

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Professor Carla Laroche recently presented her scholarship at the Society of American Law Teachers' inaugural Progressiv...
05/27/2026

Professor Carla Laroche recently presented her scholarship at the Society of American Law Teachers' inaugural Progressive Scholars Workshop, hosted at Boston University Law School.

Laroche shared her forthcoming article, "Inclusionary Voter Zoning," which will be published in the Yale Law and Policy Review later this year. The workshop featured discussions spanning property law, constitutional law, criminal procedure and more, while also creating space for candid conversations about scholarship and the future of legal education.

When one of the largest maritime cases in U.S. history unfolded, Tulane Law alumni were at the center of it.Read more ab...
05/21/2026

When one of the largest maritime cases in U.S. history unfolded, Tulane Law alumni were at the center of it.

Read more about the graduates behind the historic Francis Scott Key Bridge settlement ⤵️

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