Announcements

Companion Animal Law Writing Contest

  • 22 February 2021

The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to announce the fourth annual Companion Animal Law Writing Contest! The contest begins on August 10th and is opens to all students currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school.

 

The contest will offer a first-place prize of $2500 and a second-place prize of $500.

 

Students are asked to choose between two topics: forfeiture of an animal and the legal treatment of animals as property. This year’s topics offer students the unique opportunity to discuss legal perspectives on issues currently in the news and at the forefront of animal law. 

 

Entries will be judged by legal and public policy professionals with experience in laws impacting companion animals.

Contestants can enter now through March 31, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. EST. To learn more about the contest, including official rules and policies, please click here.

 

You can also “Like” the contest on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/writeaboutanimallaw/

Bar Application Information and Notary Services

  • 19 January 2021

Dear Graduating Students,

 

Welcome back! I hope you had a relaxing break and that classes are off to a good start.

 

As initial bar application deadlines approach for several states, including Louisiana and Texas, I know some of you already have started the bar application process. If you have questions about the process, please feel free to set up a time to discuss at Calendly.com/abigailgaunt. I’m also available to notarize documents by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (don’t sign your documents before coming in). Dean’s Certificates should be submitted to Academic Services, either by hard copy to Suite 204 or by email to lawacademicservices@tulane.edu, depending on the state’s instructions.

 

If you haven’t started this process, I encourage you to familiarize yourself with the deadlines for any states you are considering (California, New York, and Florida aren’t due until April/May). You can search bar application requirements and components by jurisdiction using the interactive map here. The Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements, published by the American Bar Association, provides general information on each Bar. The book includes tables that provide an easy comparison of the rules, regulations, fees, deadlines, and general information for each state. You are encouraged to confirm the information with the jurisdiction’s bar admission directly, particularly given Covid-19 related changes.  

 

As a reminder to Louisiana students who completed the Law Student Registration Process in their 2L year, you must submit a separate application to sit for the bar. Visit the

Exam Updates

  • 7 November 2020

Dear Students,

I hope you are hanging in there at the end of a long and stressful week (and semester). As we head into the last week of classes, I wanted to send you a few important updates regarding exams.

 

  1. As previously announced, if you are an in-person or partially remote student and you plan to take all exams remotely, please complete this form. Because of changes to the exam schedule, we are extending the deadline to complete this form until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11. We will be in touch to confirm that we have received this form after the deadline.
  2. If you would like to use the law school to take exams scheduled between Monday, November 30 and Friday, December 4, please complete this form by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11. If you request space, we will notify you of your room assignments for these exams by Thursday, November 19.
  3. As a reminder, if your professor opts for an open electronic note exam, you will have access to electronic materials during the exam. THESE MATERIALS MUST BE DOWNLOADED TO YOUR DESKTOP BEFORE THE START OF THE EXAM.
  4. If you need to reschedule your exam for travel or other reasons caused by the new exam schedule, please set up a time to meet with me at Calendly.com/abigailgaunt.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks for your flexibility and understanding as we navigate the challenges of 2020.

Sincerely,

Abigail Gaunt | she, her, hers 

Companion Animal Law Writing Contest

  • 30 September 2020

The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to announce the fourth annual Companion Animal Law Writing Contest! The contest begins on August 10th and is opens to all students currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school.

 

The contest will offer a first-place prize of $2500 and a second-place prize of $500.

 

Students are asked to choose between two topics: forfeiture of an animal and the legal treatment of animals as property. This year’s topics offer students the unique opportunity to discuss legal perspectives on issues currently in the news and at the forefront of animal law. 

 

Entries will be judged by legal and public policy professionals with experience in laws impacting companion animals.

 

Contestants can enter now through March 31, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. EST. To learn more about the contest, including official rules and policies, please click here.

 

You can also “Like” the contest on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/writeaboutanimallaw/

Update on plans for Fall semester

  • 22 July 2020

Dear Students,

 

We’ve made substantial progress on preparations for our return to classes for the Fall semester.  I wanted to provide this update of key developments:

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