2023-2024 Southern University Law Center Catalog
General Statement
This document provides general information about Southern University Law Center (SULC), its programs and services, and summarizes those major policies and procedures which are relevant to students. The information contained herein is not necessarily exhaustive. For further information about general and specific details and requirements of programs and services, students should contact the appropriate office.
SULC reserves the right to change, delete, supplement, or otherwise amend at any time the information, programs, requirements, and policies contained herein or related hereto. This catalog does not constitute a contract between the University and its students. The University reserves the right to change any of its regulations, charges, rules, and courses without notice and to make such changes applicable thenceforth, not only to new students but also to students already registered.
This web catalog is the official catalog of SULC and is officially available only in this electronic format. This version of the catalog is applicable to the academic year 2023-24 (August through July). SULC intends to publish an updated on-line version of this catalog each academic year.
Statement of Accreditation
Southern University Law Center is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award a doctorate degree. Questions about the accreditation of Southern University Law Center may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (https://www.sacscoc.org/).
Southern University Law Center is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Accreditation for the ABA is administered and monitored through the Office of the Consultant on Legal Education, Section on Legal Education and Admission to the Bar. For questions about the accreditation status of Southern University Law Center, contact the ABA at 321 North Clark Street, 21st Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60654 or call (312) 988-5000.
(http://www.americanbar.org/aba.html).
Southern University Law Center is a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). For questions about the membership status of Southern University Law Center, contact the AALS at 1201 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 800, Washington D.C. 20036-2717 or call (202) 296-8851 (http://www.aals.org).
Visit SULC
We encourage all applicants to visit SULC, sit in a class and take a tour of our campus. A visit will give you a glimpse of the daily environment for law students and a chance to visit with current students and faculty. Call the Office of Admissions and Student Records, 225-771-4976, or email admission@sulc.edu to schedule a campus tour.
General Contact Information
Office of Admissions (SULC)
Post Office Box 9294
2 Roosevelt Steptoe Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-4976 (Office)
(225) 771-2372 (Fax)
Office of Financial Aid (SULC)
Post Office Box 9294
2 Roosevelt Steptoe Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-2141 (Office)
(225) 771-5890 (Fax)
Office for International Students
J.S. Clark Annex Building, 2nd Floor
G. Leon Netterville Drive
Post Office Box 9772
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-2613
isosu@subr.edu
Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
Box 2000
Newtown, PA 18940
www.lsac.org
Equal Opportunity Statement/Policy on Non-Discrimination
The Southern University Law Center is committed to ensuring equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, actual or perceived gender, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or parental, martial, domestic partner, civil union, military, or veteran status.
Policies, programs, dates, courses, tuition, and fees outlined in this publication are subject to change without notice.