Students graduating from the Southern University Law Center who wish to become members of the Louisiana State Bar Association must comply with Article XIV, Section 7 of the Articles of Incorporation of the Louisiana State Bar Association, as amended. Under those provisions, graduates of an accredited law center/school are required to take the bar examination in order to practice law in the State of Louisiana.

Every prospective applicant for admission to the Bar of this state who is enrolled in one of the ABA accredited law schools located in this state shall participate in the Law Student Registration Program administered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). Not later than the beginning of the fall semester of the second academic year of law school, each prospective applicant shall submit an application to the NCBE and pay the fee prescribed by it. The NCBE shall conduct an investigation into the applicant’s character and fitness and submit to the Committee a preliminary report of its findings.

More information on rules governing admission to practice law in the State of Louisiana may be obtained by contacting the Committee on Bar Admissions, Louisiana State Bar Association, 601 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130-3404. Telephone:

(504) 566-1600 or (800) 421-LSBA.

Law students applying for admission to the bar in other states should familiarize themselves with the applicable rules governing bar admission requirements. Many states require students to register with their state board of bar examiners prior to the commencement of legal training.