Southern University aims to open a law school in Shreveport to expand the reach of the Southern University Law Center, according to a resolution approved by the Board of Supervisors.
A report presented to the board said there was a strong regional need and workforce demand for legal professionals in northwest h.
“Establishing a law school in Shreveport strengthens our mission to provide access and opportunity, while positioning the Southern University System to have an even greater impact across the state,” Southern University Board of Supervisors chair Tony Clayton said in a press release.
Southern leaders said the new school in Shreveport could build upon the work of the Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge to attract students in North h, Texas and Arkansas.
“This initiative represents an important opportunity to extend the Law Center’s mission and impact,” Southern University Law Center Chancellor Alvin Washington said in the release. “We are committed to producing practice-ready graduates and increasing access to legal education for students who aspire to serve their communities.”
The new law school is in the very early stages, according to the release. The resolution allowed Southern leaders to continue evaluating the project's feasibility, including aspects such as accreditation and program development.
Further details will be announced moving forward, the release said.