Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Baton Rouge
The Paul M. Hebert Law Center also referred to as LSU Law, is the law school within the Louisiana State University System. It was established in 1906. Notable Alumni from the school include several senators, state supreme court justices, and governors of Louisiana.
The law center was renamed for the longest-serving dean of the school, Paul M. Hebert. Hebert served as dean from 1937 to 1977 with only one interruption when he was asked to serve as a judge for the United States Military in the Nuremberg Trials from 1947 to 1948.
Visitors to the LSU campus will find the Paul M. Hebert Law Center on Highland Road, directly across from the Parade Ground. A brick courtyard leads to the Neo-Classical building. The law center building has two wings and a large annex that contains classrooms, study areas, a law library, and a coffee house.
The law center was renamed for the longest-serving dean of the school, Paul M. Hebert. Hebert served as dean from 1937 to 1977 with only one interruption when he was asked to serve as a judge for the United States Military in the Nuremberg Trials from 1947 to 1948.
Visitors to the LSU campus will find the Paul M. Hebert Law Center on Highland Road, directly across from the Parade Ground. A brick courtyard leads to the Neo-Classical building. The law center building has two wings and a large annex that contains classrooms, study areas, a law library, and a coffee house.
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Sight Name: Paul M. Hebert Law Center
Sight Location: Baton Rouge, USA (See walking tours in Baton Rouge)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles