General Legal Studies News
Rising to the Challenge: Academic Year in Review 2025-26
The Tulane School of Professional Advancement's 2025-26 Academic Year in Review is now live, highlighting the stories, achievements and memorable moments that shaped the past year.
The Tulane School of Professional Advancement's 2025-26 Academic Year in Review is now live, highlighting the stories, achievements and memorable moments that shaped the past year.
Photos: From the stage to the celebration
Relive the excitement, celebration and unforgettable moments from the 2026 School of Professional Advancement Diploma Ceremony in our photo gallery.
Relive the excitement, celebration and unforgettable moments from the 2026 School of Professional Advancement Diploma Ceremony in our photo gallery.
Tulane 34 honor bestowed upon three SoPA grads
Each year, Tulane University recognizes 34 exceptional graduates with one of the university’s highest student honors. Among this year’s recipients are three students from the Tulane School of Professional Advancement.
Each year, Tulane University recognizes 34 exceptional graduates with one of the university’s highest student honors. Among this year’s recipients are three students from the Tulane School of Professional Advancement.
Tulane announces transfer pathway partnership with Campus
The Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) has announced a new partnership with Campus, an innovative community college focused on accessible associate degree programs to establish a transfer pathway designed to help Campus graduates seamlessly continue their education at Tulane.
The Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) has announced a new partnership with Campus, an innovative community college focused on accessible associate degree programs to establish a transfer pathway designed to help Campus graduates seamlessly continue their education at Tulane.
Calvin Duncan, Blake Bertuccelli-Booth represented the School of Professional Advancement at the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University returns March 12–15 for its fifth chapter, with more than 250 acclaimed authors.
The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University returns March 12–15 for its fifth chapter, with more than 250 acclaimed authors.
Dean Manning shares vision for future of SoPA
Amelia Manning has ambitious plans for the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement (SoPA). As dean, she is advancing a strategy focused on modernizing academic programs, strengthening student support and streamlining operations — all with the goal of positioning the school as a leader in professional and online education.
Amelia Manning has ambitious plans for the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement (SoPA). As dean, she is advancing a strategy focused on modernizing academic programs, strengthening student support and streamlining operations — all with the goal of positioning the school as a leader in professional and online education.
ABA Journal features SoPA program director
Robyn Ice, senior professor of practice and program director is featured in this month’s ABA Journal for her role as chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals’ Approval Commission.
Robyn Ice, senior professor of practice and program director is featured in this month’s ABA Journal for her role as chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals’ Approval Commission.
Tulane SoPA accepting applications for Student Advisory Board
Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) is now accepting applications for its Dean’s Student Advisory Board, a group created to give students a direct voice in shaping the school’s programs, services and operations.
Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) is now accepting applications for its Dean’s Student Advisory Board, a group created to give students a direct voice in shaping the school’s programs, services and operations.
Tulane recognizes four SoPA graduates for leadership and impact
Draped in a distinctive light blue stole, four graduates from the Tulane School of Professional Advancement’s (SoPA) Class of 2025 are among this year’s honorees of the Tulane 34 Award.
Draped in a distinctive light blue stole, four graduates from the Tulane School of Professional Advancement’s (SoPA) Class of 2025 are among this year’s honorees of the Tulane 34 Award.
Faculty excellence recognized at SoPA’s annual convocation
The evening’s highest honor, the Emily Vokes Faculty Service Award, was presented to Dr. Michael Wallace, director of SoPA’s Emergency and Security Studies Program.
The evening’s highest honor, the Emily Vokes Faculty Service Award, was presented to Dr. Michael Wallace, director of SoPA’s Emergency and Security Studies Program.
