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.To learn more about Tulane's Environmental Law Certificate and related programs, please visit the link below.

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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 (EELS) and our faculty advisors at the Water Law Institute.

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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.

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Become a Sponsor

As an entirely student-led and funded event, none of this is possible without an incredible group of dedicated financial and in-kind sponsors.We are offering three sponsorship tiers that each come with a number of exclusive benefits for you and your team. Please reach out to [email protected] to inquire about becoming a sponsor.If you would rather make a tax-deductible donation, you also do so using the donation link below.

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