31st Annual

Tulane Environmental Law & Policy Summit

Since 1996, the Tulane Environmental Law & Policy Summit (TELS) has brought together student, academics, attorneys, and activists for dialogue around the most pressing environmental law issues in Louisiana and beyond....
SAVE THE DATE: March 5-7, 2026. Please subscribe to our Luma Calendar below to be notified when registration opens.

Since 1996

The longest-running student-led conference in the country

Held annually in New Orleans, TELS brings together legal scholars, practitioners, activists, and community leaders to address pressing environmental issues such as climate change, environmental justice, and disaster resilience. Entirely student-run and free to the public, it has been recognized by the American Bar Association as the top student-led environmental law conference.

Meet the

Executive board

We’re thrilled to introduce the board behind the 2026 Summit,
a dynamic team of rising 2Ls ready to bring fresh energy and forward-thinking leadership. We will also be working closely with the board of Tulane's Environmental Law & Energy Society and our faculty advisors.

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Save the Date

March 5-7, 2026

The 31st edition of the Summit will take place March 5-7, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Registration will be available soon. Please subscribe to our TELS Calendar on Luma for all future updates.

Stay in Touch

Interested in becoming a sponsor or speaker? Send us an email at [email protected].