Louisiana Senate Bill Could Hobble State’s Law School Clinics: BATON ROUGE La. – Law clinics at universities across Louisiana fear a state senator's proposal could force them to close, leaving their impoverished clients without free legal services in cases ranging from child support to water pollution.
Sen. Robert Adley, R-Benton, said he's heard those concerns and plans to put limits on the legislation.
Both sides acknowledge the measure is aimed at the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic, which Adley and business lobbyists say has driven jobs from the state. The clinic's supporters argue its lawyers help community groups hold state and federal regulators accountable to make sure they comply with pollution laws.
