Southern Law Universities & Schools

Southern University Law Center

• The Southern University Law Center offers full- and part-time Juris Doctor degree programs as well as a dual degree in law and public administration. The school's curriculum focuses primarily on the common law tradition and Louisiana legal practices and there are numerous learning activities both in and out of the classroom. The Center prides itself on the wide range of racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds of its student body.

  Southern University Law Center
  PO Box 9294
  Baton Rouge, LA 70813
  sulc.edu/index_ie.htm
  (225) 771-2552

Emory Law

• The law school at Emory University offers Juris Doctor degrees as well as dual degrees in business administration, divinity, theological studies and public health. Emory Law also offers a number of issue-specific multidisciplinary programs that allow law students to diversify their learning experience. Second- and third-year students who are interested in civil service may participate in the field placement program which allows them to volunteer with public and government agencies.

  Emory University School of Law
  1301 Clifton Road
  Atlanta, GA 30322
  (404) 727-6816
  law.emory.edu/

Tulane University Law School

• The law program at Tulane University is one of the oldest in the country and offers both Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees. The curriculum centers on both the civil and common law traditions with specializations in environmental, maritime, sports, international and comparative law. Students are required to participate in pro bono work in one of seven areas as a requirement of graduation.

  Tulane University Law School
  Weinmann Hall
  6329 Freret Street
  New Orleans, LA 70118
  (504) 865-5930
  law.tulane.edu/

University of Georgia School of Law

• The University of Georgia School of Law offers Juris Doctor, Master of Law and dual degree programs in business administration, historic preservation, public administration, sports management and social work. Students are encouraged to participate in the university's award-winning moot court and mock trial programs to further their understanding and skills in advocacy.

  University of Georgia School of Law
  Athens, GA 30602
  (706) 542-5191
  lawsch.uga.edu/

SMU Dedman School of Law

• The Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law offers both Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees. Class size at the Dedman school is deliberately small and one-on-one student-faculty interaction is strongly encouraged. The Dedman school is home to the national headquarters of the Appellate Judges Educational Institute as well as five law school journals.

  SMU Dedman School of Law
  Office of the Dean
  P.O. Box 750116
  Dallas, TX 75275-0116
  (214) 768-8999
  law.smu.edu/

University of Mississippi School of Law

• The law school at the University of Mississippi offers a Juris Doctor degree as well as two certificate programs with concentrates in criminal law and air and space law. The school administers a number of specialized legal clinics and programs including the Mississippi Innocence Project and the National Center for Justice and Rule of Law.

  The University of Mississippi School of Law
  Lamar Law Center
  P.O.Box 1848
  University, MS 38677
  (662) 915-7361
  olemiss.edu/depts/law_school/