Center of Civil Law Studies, Louisiana State University

On October 8, at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, the Center of Civil Law Studies and the Chaire Senghor de la Francophonie (LSU Center of French and Francophone Studies) welcomed a delegation from Belgium and France of the Association France Louisiane. The program was chaired by Dr. Adelaide Russo and Mr. Philippe Gustin.

Dr. Evelyne Bornier (Auburn University) and Dr. Margaret Marshall (Baton Rouge) presented their book, Parours Louisinais: Panorama de la litterature francophone de Louisiane de ses origines a 1900. Dr. Olivier Moréteau (LSU Law) presented on Code civil, langue et citoyenneté.

A reception concluded the event.

Parcours littéraires et juridiques en Louisiane         On October 8, at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, the Center of Civil Law Studies and the Chaire Senghor de la Francop

Our traditional Friday lunch with International Students (LLM and JD) at the LSU Faculty Club. Open table, always a happy moment!

Weekly Friday Lunch with International Students

Félicitations to our very own director, Professor Moréteau, on 20 years of service at LSU Law. We are so grateful to have you!

Here is the final batch of recordings from our Bicentennial of the Louisiana Civil Code Conference, held on March 20-21, 2025. Unfortunately, all sessions could not be recorded. Please send feedback to [email protected] or leave a comment on the video page.

- Session 6A – La fonction de la loi et l‘avenir des codes au-delà des nations (Modérateur : Prof. D. Gruning) (1:37’)
- Mustapha Mekki (Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France), La fonction de la loi dans le Code civil de 1804

- Nathalie Blanc (Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France), La codification face aux règles issues de l'Union européenne

- Viviane Curran (University of Pittsburgh, USA), Quel avenir pour les codes à l’aune de la mondialisation ?

- Session 8 – Bouquet Final: Conversation Panel (Chair: Prof. O.

More Bicentennial Videos Here is the final batch of recordings from our Bicentennial of the Louisiana Civil Code Conference, held on March 20-21, 2025. Unfortunately, all sessions could

On March 20-21, 2025, the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center hosted a two-day international conference to commemorate the 1825 Louisiana Civil Code. This event was organized by the LSU Center of Civil Law Studies (CCLS), led by Director Professor Olivier Moréteau. It was the largest academic event within the statewide commemoration coordinated by the Supreme Court of Louisiana Historical Society.

Over 40 leading experts on the Louisiana Civil Code and codification of the civil law, from Louisiana, the nation, and the world, presented and discussed papers that will be published in the Journal of Civil Law Studies over the next two years. The conference illustrated how Louisiana, as the first jurisdiction in the world to codify its private law in the wake of the Napoleonic Code, developed a code that is not merely a replica of the French Civil Code, but a synthesis of French and Spanish laws, presented in a didactic form.

Watch Videos of the Bicentennial Conference On March 20-21, 2025, the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center hosted a two-day international conference to commemorate the 1825 Louisiana Civil Code. This event was o

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., Professor Agustín Parise (Maastricht University, The Netherlands) presented the 44th John H. Tucker, jr. Lecture in Civil Law, discussing A Bicentennial Approach to an Exegetical School of Private Law in Louisiana.

The Lecture was delivered on the first evening of the international conference commemorating the Bicentennial of the Louisiana Civil Code of 1825, attracting a large global and local audience. This keynote event also marked the 60th anniversary of the Center for Civil Law Studies, founded in 1865. It was elegantly delivered and triggered lively discussions.

In his Lecture, Professor Parise provided an impressive diachronic overview of the contributions of scholars to the development of Louisiana's civil law and its global connections. It will be published in Volume 17 of the Journal of Civil Law Studies, scheduled for publication in December 2025. Click here to watch the video of the Lecture.

Watch the Video of Agustín Parise's Tucker Lecture   On Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., Professor Agustín Parise (Maastricht University, The Netherlands) presented the 44th John H. Tucker, jr. L

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The Journal of Civil Law Studies is proud and excited to welcome back the following students as Senior Graduate Editors for the 2025-2026 academic year!

The Journal of Civil Law Studies is proud to announce and congratulate the following students who have been selected as Junior Graduate Editors for the 2025-2026 academic year!

A group of 18 law professors from Argentina, Barbados, Canada, Chile, France, the Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, and the USA visited St. Paul Church Saturday, March 22nd, on a tour after a two-day international conference organized at LSU by the Center of Civil Law Studies. They gathered to discuss the history and future of the Civil Code of Louisiana (1825-2025) on the occasion of its Bicentennial.
Visiting Nottoway, Bayou Goula, and Plaquemine gave them a deeper perspective on urban and rural life in Louisiana over the centuries. After the sophistication of a rich plantation house, they witnessed the simplicity and faith of local residents. They marveled at the beauty of St. Paul Church and the determination and dedication of its near miraculous rescue by devoted residents. They are grateful to Mrs. Susan B. Landry, President of the nonprofit organization, for sharing her passion and giving a most instructive tour.
(As written by Olivier Moréteau)

Join us as we celebrate the Bicentennial of the 1825 Louisiana Civil Code next Thursday and Friday, March 20-21, at the Lod Cook Alumni Center! National and international scholars provide in-depth presentations on the civil code, and you can earn up to 15 hours of CLE.

Register for the event here: https://commerce.cashnet.com/cashneti/static/storefront/lsulaw/catalog

Learn more about the conference and speakers here: https://law.lsu.edu/ccls/