Certificate in Civil Law Studies

Required Course:

• LAW 707 - Civil Law Obligations

Select 9 credit hours from the following:

• LAW 709 - Civil Law of Successions and Donations
• LAW 711 - Civil Law Property
• LAW 717 - Louisiana Civil Procedure
• LAW 708 - Civil Law of Persons and Family
• LAW 718 - Civil Law Matrimonial Regimes
• LAW 713 - Louisiana Security Devices
• LAW 735 - Civil Law Sales and Leases

Additional Information:

The Certificate of Civil Law Studies is designed to help prepare law students who intend to practice in Louisiana for such practice by familiarizing them with the mixed legal system of Louisiana. Much of Louisiana’s legal heritage is derived from the civil law tradition of France and Spain. Students who complete the certificate program will have an understanding of the core subjects of the Louisiana Civil Code and the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure. They will also have an understanding of both of the dominant legal traditions of the Western world, Civil Law and Common Law.

Students who desire to complete the requirements for the certificate should consult with the Associate Dean prior to preregistration for courses in the students’ third semester.

Application for the certificate must be made by the same deadline set for applications for graduation.

Note:  Effective for students entering in academic year 2015-2016, students will be required to take 12 credits qualifying credits in addition to Civil Law Obligations.