Southern University Board of Supervisors approves new law school in Shreveport
The Southern University Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved plans to create a new law school in Shreveport, Louisiana, to expand access to legal education in North Louisiana. The new law school aims to meet the growing need for lawyers in the region and build on the Southern University Law Center.
Southern University leaders have approved plans to create a new law school in Shreveport. The Southern University Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of the idea during its April meeting. The goal is to expand access to legal education in North Louisiana and help meet the growing need for lawyers in the region. A consultant's report found strong demand for a law program in Northwest Louisiana. The new law school would build on the Southern University Law Center and extend its reach to students in North Louisiana, as well as parts of Texas and Arkansas. The board's approval allows leaders to move forward with planning, including accreditation and program development.
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