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#FacultyScholarship Next week, Professor Joy Reger will co-present “Building Community Without Walls: Innovative Approaches to Asynchronous Externship Education” at the Externships 13 Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday, Oct. 9.

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September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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LSU Law's HLSA, ACS, and OUTLaw hosted a panel on today's immigration legal landscape, moderated by Professor Darlene Goring, with Diego Matus, Kenneth Mayeaux, and William Rolfe ('21). Stay tuned for Part 2 next semester!

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September 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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We’d like to thank Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (’91) for speaking with the LSU Law Federalist Law Society! Murrill is a 1991 graduate of LSU Law, who also taught at the Law Center for 12 years. She has served as Louisiana AG since 2023.

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September 28, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Thanks to everyone who attended Louisiana Law Review’s symposium celebrating Judge James Dennis! And special thank you to our guest speakers and faculty who joined us in honoring Judge Dennis’ contributions to the legal profession and judiciary.

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September 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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A special gallery honoring the contributions of LSU Law graduates to branches of the U.S. Armed Forces is under development, and we need your help to complete the collection!

Nominate an LSU Law graduate for the gallery here: https://law.lsu.edu/forms/museum/

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September 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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In our latest Dean’s Council Spotlight, we chatted with Dean's Council Chair Molly McDiarmid ('15) about her law school journey, advice for first-year law students, and why she's a member of the Dean's Council: https://law.lsu.edu/alumni/dcspotlight/september-2026/

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September 25, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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120 years ago today, LSU Law opened its doors at what is now Hill Memorial Library. Since then, LSU Law has moved to its current location on Highland Road and graduated tens of thousands of legal professionals who have gone on to serve Louisiana and beyond.

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September 24, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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The paper was also received an Honorable Mention award in the 2026 American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Student Writing Competition.
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September 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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#FacultyScholarship Next month, Professor Tom Galligan will have two books published by West Academic Publishing, the 9th edition of “Admiralty in a Nutshell” and the 5th edition of “Cases and Materials on Maritime.”

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September 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Louisiana Law Review invites you to a symposium honoring the life and work of Judge James L. Dennis on Thursday, Sept. 24. RSVP here: https://ow.ly/oTyo50ZP8Tc

RSVP for the livestream here: https://ow.ly/MJg050ZP8Ta

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September 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our All-Alumni Tailgate last Saturday and helped us celebrate the Class of 2027 with the Hats ‘n Canes Toast!

Check out our photo gallery here: https://ow.ly/xtOK50ZP8Cq

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September 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Our clinic students are hard at work serving the community! Earlier this month, the Youth Defense Clinic held their first court session where they toured the Juvenile Court complex and met with clients.

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September 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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➡️Intro to Federal Gift Tax
➡️Intro to Federal Estate Tax
➡️And more!

Earn 5.5 CLE credits in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi, with Estate Planning & Administration and Tax Law specialization credit included! Register here: register.lsucle.org/...

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56th Annual Estate Planning Conference | Baton Rouge, Sept 24-25, 2026 | LSU CLE
Louisiana's estate planning CLE since 1971. Sept 24-25, 2026 in Baton Rouge. 12.5 CLE credits plus specialization credit. Fundamentals Series Sept 23.
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September 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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September 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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David LaCerte, a 2008 LSU Law graduate who serves as one of five members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, will return to his alma mater to deliver the 2026 Liskow Visiting Professor in Energy Law Lecture.

RSVP here: https://law.lsu.edu/forms/liskow/

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September 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Louisiana Law Review invites you to a symposium honoring the life and work of Judge James L. Dennis on Thursday, Sept. 24. RSVP here: https://law.lsu.edu/symposium/

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September 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Nothing beats a fresh donut and cup of coffee in the morning ☕🍩

Interim Dean Caprice Roberts hosted “Coffee and Donuts with the Dean” where students connected with the dean over sweet treats and caffeine.

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September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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We had a great weekend celebrating our reunion classes! On Friday, Sept. 11, we held a Happy Hour at the Club at Union Square with the help of our sponsor Kean Miller

Check out the photos from the reception here: https://ow.ly/OPmp50ZNoCh

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September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Law Alumni Reception in Houston, Texas last month! Interim Dean Caprice Roberts provided a brief update on the law school, and alumni reconnected with one another as well as with LSU Law professors.

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September 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Today, we hosted LSU Chancellor Dr. Jim Dalton at the LSU Law Center! He met with students, faculty, and staff to learn how LSU Law is preparing the next generation of legal professionals. Thank you, Chancellor Dalton, for taking the time to visit LSU Law!

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September 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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Later this month, Professor Nikolaos Davrados will represent LSU Law at the 22nd General Congress in Berlin, Germany, serving as a U.S. National Reporter at what's known as "The Olympics of Comparative Law."

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/JgS250ZKFfz

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September 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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This Labor Day, we’re celebrating the spirit of service that we pride ourselves on at LSU Law! More than 150 LSU Law students came together for the LSU Law Public Interest Law Society’s annual Fall Day of Service on Saturday, Aug. 29.

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September 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Louisiana Law Review invites you to a symposium honoring the life and work of Judge James L. Dennis on Thursday, Sept. 24. RSVP here: https://law.lsu.edu/symposium/

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LSU Law hosts a symposium honoring Judge James L. Dennis on Sept. 24 at McKernan Auditorium, featuring a portrait and courthouse backdrop.
September 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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September 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Join us for our All-Alumni Tailgate on Saturday, Sept. 12 as we celebrate our reunion classes and cheer on the Class of 2027 at the annual Hats ‘n Canes toast!

RSVP here: https://ow.ly/wCjx50ZCotk

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September 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM