North Louisiana law school proposal puts university leader at odds with Landry, lawmakers

Northwestern State University President Jimmy Genovese wants to open a law school, despite brushback from Gov. Jeff Landry and state lawmakers. Genovese says the idea originated with the governor but that he won't publicly support it.

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 1,574

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Northwestern State University President Jimmy Genovese wants to open a law school, despite brushback from the governor and state lawmakers.
Genovese said the law school idea originated with Gov. Jeff Landry.
Genovese and the state senator who got him the president’s job blame each other for Northwestern’s iffy budget situation.

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