Since 1982, Tulane University School of Law has offered studies in maritime law. The school is world renowned, and it is currently ranked by U.S. News and World Reports as the 45th best law school in the United States. The Maritime Law Center, directed by Professor Robert Force and Professor Martin Davies offers both a Certificate in Admiralty for regular students pursuing the juris doctorate and an LL.M. program (Master of Laws) for law school graduates pursing a more in depth concentration. The LL.M program is so exclusive, only 20 students are admitted each academic year. Tulane also hosts the Tulane Maritime Law Journal, one of only four maritime specific law journals in the United States.
Tulane Maritime Law Center
Tulane Law School
Weinmann Hall
6329 Freret St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-865-5000
law.tulane.edu
For more than 40 years, the Louisiana State University Sea Grant Legal Program has been a presence in coastal policy making. Though the program is part of the overall LSU community and not a specific division of the law school, SGLP offers law students at LSU the opportunity to clerk for the program. Three legal research assistants from the law school work for the program, gaining experience in natural resources and coastal issues. LSU law school is ranked among the top 100 law schools in the United States.
Louisiana State University Sea Grant Legal Program
225-578-5931
As part of the University of Maine Center of Law and Innovation, the Marine Law Institute has been a guiding force in maritime law policy and development for decades. The center has a unique focus on the intersection of Maine and national economic considerations and natural resources protection. University of Maine School of Law is currently ranked among the top 100 law schools in the United States.
University of Maine School of Law Marine Law Institute
246 Deering Ave., 5th Floor
Portland, ME 04102
207-228-8430
mainelaw.maine.edu