LSBA Headlines

• Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Order on August and October Bar Examinations

  On August 12, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an Order regarding changes to the method of administration of the August 24 and October 10, 2020 Louisiana bar examinations. The Court and its Committee on Bar Admissions are responsible for all aspects of admission to the Bar. Click here to read the Court Order and Court press release.
  

• Free 19th Amendment CLE Webinar Offered on Aug. 18

  Registration is open for the free CLE webinar, “Yet She is Advancing”: The 19th Amendment, New Orleans Women and the Right to Vote, 1878-1970. 

• TIP Mentor Program: More Mentors Needed!

  The LSBA Committee on the Profession’s "Transition Into Practice" (TIP) mentor program is seeking additional mentors.

• Louisiana Bar Center to Close for Labor Day

  The offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8.

• A Message from the LSBA President Regarding Emergency Admission to the Bar

  I am pleased that the Louisiana Supreme Court has resolved the issue regarding qualified 2020 bar applicants with a decision which balance the health and safety of bar applicants while mandating additional educational and mentoring requirements to preserve the integrity of the profession.

• Nominating Committee to Meet Aug. 28 to Nominate President-Elect, Secretary

  The LSBA's Nominating Committee will meet on Friday, Aug. 28, in New Orleans to nominate a president-elect for the 2021-22 term and a secretary for the 2021-23 term. The president-elect will automatically assume the presidency in 2022-23.

• COVID-19 Updates and Information

  View the LSBA's list of COVID-19 resources, including updates on meetings and events, free and discounted member services, webinar materials and a link to pro bono volunteer opportunities.
• Ongoing News
• • Early-Bird: Book Ad Space for 2021 Expert Witness, Consultant & Legal Services Directory
  • AAA Offering LSBA Members a 50% Promotional Discount through Oct. 1
  • Applications for Louisiana Main Street Recovery Program Now Active Online
  • Supreme Court Order Addresses Emeritus Status
  • Louisiana Supreme Court Lifts Online MCLE Limit for 2020
  • Board Certified Specialists May Earn Up To 12.5 Hours of Approved Specialization “Self-Study” Credits in 2020
  • Appellant Files Reply Brief in Challenge Case