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History And Facts About Tulane Law School

Tulane Law School is one of the oldest law schools in the United States, with only 11 law schools being established before it was begun in 1847. From its foundation until 1884, it was a part of the University of Louisiana. In 1884 there was a reorganization that resulted in what is now Tulane Law School becoming a part of the private Tulane University. It is located in New Orleans, Louisiana on the Uptown Campus of Tulane.

In order to be considered for admission into Tulane Law School, prospective students need to submit their LSAT scores, their undergraduate transcripts, personal statement and recommendations, as well as their application for admission. These can be submitted online using the Law School Admissions Council website, or printed from the Tulane Law School website and mailed to the school after being filled in.

Tulane Law School offers a number of different degree programs, including a J.D. program; joint J.D. and MBA, Masters in Accounting, Masters in Health Systems Management, MPH in Environmental Health Sciences, Masters in Social Work, MS in International Development, and MA in Latin American Studies programs; an S.J.D. program; and LLM degrees with concentrations in International and Cooperative Law, Admiralty, Energy and Environment, and American Business Law. For those studying for their J.D., there are certificate programs in Admiralty & Maritime Law, Civil Law, Environmental Law, European Legal Studies, and Sports Law.

Students attending Tulane Law School full time in the 2009 to 2010 school year had to pay tuition totalling $37,200, and mandatory fees that amounted to $3,454. In addition to these costs, it is estimated that students will spend approximately $19,370 for all their other expenses, such as room and board, books, transportation and personal expenses. There is financial aid available for those who need it, and this should be applied for at the same time that you apply for admission to the school.

There are a number of well known graduates of Tulane Law School. These include nine governors, five U.S. senators, seven U.S. representatives, three mayors, ten federal appeals and state supreme court judges, and over 130 partners at Vault 100 law firms. Some well known alumni include Rod West, the President and CEO of Entergy; Mike Tannenbaum, the General Manager of the New York Jets; Jonathon Hensleigh, writer of Armageddon, Jumanji, and Die Hard: with a Vengeance; Donald Ensenat, a White House Chief of Protocol; and Walter Nixon, an impeached federal judge.