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Become
A Member
In
unity there is strength. The Greater Baton Rouge Chapter
of the Louis A. Martinet Legal Society draws its
strength from its members. In order to accomplish its
mission, The Martinet Society strives to recruit
dedicated attorneys who desire to competently and
sincerely advocate on behalf of public. It is felt that
prospective members should want to be a part of a legal
organization that embodies public service and
advancement of the legal profession. The Martinet
Society exemplifies all of the qualities that a legal
advocacy organization should possess. The Martinet
Society works hand in hand with other organizations and
groups in an effort to achieve similar goals. By
promoting legal scholarship, it encourages strong
educational values in our youth and educates them on the
importance of the justice system. Most importantly, the
Martinet Society understands the importance of giving
back to the community. For it is the community’s faith
in us, as attorneys, that determines our success.
Today, the Martinet Society is just as committed to its
mission as the organization’s founders were in 1957.
That mission being
to
encourage the interchange of ideas, promote legal
scholarship, advance the science of jurisprudence,
promote the administration of justice, uphold the order
and ethics of the courts and the profession of law and
promote the welfare of the legal profession in
Louisiana. Some of the more recent events that were held
to advance the mission of the Martinet Society are as
follows. By becoming a member today, you too can take
part in events similar to the ones listed below; you can
work to promote the mission of the Martinet Society; and
you can take center stage with the Martinet Society as
we advocate for the rights and protections of the
public.
Encourage the Interchange of Ideas
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Participation in a State-Wide Minority Leadership
Conference,
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Participation in the NBA Region V Joint CLE and
Judges Conference,
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Sponsorship of an Election Celebration honoring our
first African-American President of the United
States of America, President Barack Obama, and
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Co-sponsoring of a forum discussing the change in
leadership in the White House and the associated
effects on the legal and social climate.
Promote Legal Scholarship
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Establishing the Marshall-Brennan Project in
conjunction with the Southern University Law Center,
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Sponsoring and participating in the Marshall-Brennan
Moot Court Competition,
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Provided sponsorship for students competing in the
M.L.K. Drum Major for Justice Competition, and
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Awarded scholarships to law school students.
Advance the Science of Jurisprudence and Promote the
Administration of Justice
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Contributed to the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People Legal Defense Fund,
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Being active participants in the Election Protection
efforts Baton Rouge and its surrounding areas, and
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Reinstituting the organization’s pro bono program.
Uphold the Order and Ethics of the Courts and the
Profession of Law and
Promote the Welfare of the Legal Profession in Louisiana
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Hosted judicial forums for candidates running for
District Court Judge, District Attorney, and
Juvenile Court Judge, in an effort to continue to
elect professionals that will serve and honestly
represent our community and the ideals for which we
believe.
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