Essay by Sam A. LeBlanc III
This Essay retrospectively examines the debate surrounding the recent amendments to Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XX, the student practice rule. The author describes the history and text of the rule, including its initial promulgation by the Louisiana Supreme Court, its implementation by various in-state law clinics, and several amendments subsequently adopted by the court. The author concludes that these amendments conform to the original intent of the Louisiana Supreme Court when it adopted the rule, as well as the original justification for the rule as articulated by the deans of the law schools in Louisiana.
About the Author
Sam A. LeBlanc III. Partner, Adams and Reese, L.L.P., New Orleans, Louisiana; LL.M. 1993, J.D. 1963, Tulane University School of Law; B.A. 1960, Georgetown University. The author was Chairman of the New Orleans Regional Chamber of Commerce during the time of the debate on the amendments to the law clinic practice rules.
Citation
74 Tul. L. Rev. 219 (1999)