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November 2020

Final Exam Library Hours

November 30, 2020

Beginning Tuesday, December 1, the Law Library will be open to LSU and Southern law students on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Law students must present valid identification. Best of luck students on your upcoming exams!
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A transformational gift from John and Jan deGravelles is serving justice and creating opportunities

November 23, 2020

John and Jan deGravelles have made a transformational $1 million gift to create four scholarships at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, John’s alma mater. John (Humanities & Social Sciences, ’71; Law, ’74) is a federal judge of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. The scholarships, as well as a class award, honor two of the judge’s former LSU Law professors and lifelong friends who profoundly impacted his education and career: David W. Robertson and Professor Symeon Symeonides. The idea to create the scholarships came from LSU Interim President Thomas Galligan (who was LSU Law dean…
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LSU Law students adapt to virtual moot court and mock trial competitions

November 18, 2020

On a recent Saturday afternoon, the LSU Law American Bar Association Arbitration Competition team wrapped up their final round of arguments and decided to take a team photo on the front steps of the Law Center while they awaited the judges’ decision. While the smiles of Kaylin Jolivette, Payton Lachney, Chris Versak, and Hannah Dardar are hidden behind face masks, the photo reveals something about the LSU Law students that the judges couldn’t see during the moot court competition: They were all wearing pajama bottoms. Welcome to moot court and mock trial competitions in the era of COVID-19. Due to…
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Daphne James appointed LSU Law Director of Admissions

November 17, 2020

After serving as Associate Director of Admissions at LSU Law for the past seven years, Daphne James has been appointed Director of Admissions. James joined the law school’s Admissions Office team 20 years ago. Prior to serving as Associate Director of Admissions, she served as Assistant Director of Admissions from 2005 to 2013, and Admissions Counselor from 2000 to 2005. Prior to joining LSU Law, she served as Coordinator of Scholarship Services at Southeastern Louisiana University from 1998 to 2000, and Enrollment Counselor/Minority Recruiter from 1996 to 1998. “Daphne is an absolute rock star in our Admissions Office and I’m…
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LSU Law Veteran Advocacy Club donates flag to Law Center as part of Veterans Day celebration

November 11, 2020

At 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, members of the LSU Law Veteran Advocacy Club were joined by LSU Law Interim Dean Lee Ann Lockridge as well as faculty and staff to raise a new American flag at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center in honor of Veterans Day. “Presenting a new flag to the Law Center is a symbol of our advocacy for veterans. It is our way of recognizing all that these veterans fought for and sacrificed,” says VAC President Eliana Wackerman. “It’s a small way for us to say thank you, and having the opportunity to present…
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