More than 200 join dynamic Tulane Law Class of 2027

Tulane Law’s Class of 2027 arrived with gusto—205 students that represent diverse voices and hail from more than 100 different undergraduate institutions, 32 states and ties to at least 13 countries.

Through Orientation Week in early August, the new arrivals—a third of whom self-identify as students of color—immersed themselves in Tulane Law School’s culture and received crash courses on everything from navigating the Socratic method used in the classroom, to answering cold calls and practicing mindful lawyering.

They also enjoyed all that is New Orleans, with outings around town with their peer mentors, and snowballs and Café Du Monde as lagniappe.

“We are so excited to welcome these amazing students, leaders in their communities,” said law Dean Marcilynn Burke. “We know the future of the profession, and Tulane Law, is well in hand with these students, and we can’t wait to see what they do during the next three years and beyond.”

About 56 percent of the Class of 2027 is made up of women, and about 15 percent self-identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Many have ties to other countries, including Australia, Canada, China, Greece, Central America, Russia and U.K., among others. About 8 percent of the class are first-generation college graduates while about 70 percent are the first in their families to attend law school.

Tulane Law Assistant Dean for Admissions David Weinberg lauded the Class of 2027.

 “This class delivered.  It has been such a pleasure to read so many beautiful stories of determination, strength, and self-awareness,” said Weinberg. “These 1Ls are diverse in so many ways and I am so happy they have chosen to be Tulanians.”

A sizeable group of students have attended Tulane as undergraduates, with six of those J.D. candidates joining the law school through the university’s 3+3 program, where they make the first year of law school their “senior year.”