Marie D. Tufts

Marie D. Tufts is a Professor of Practice and Academic Success Director at Loyola University New Orleans' College of Law. She coordinates the Academic Success & Bar Preparation programs and has taught Legal Research & Writing and Moot Court courses.

Education:

• J.D., Loyola University New Orleans, 1989
• B.S., Louisiana State University, 1986

Her research interests focus on areas related to legal education and professional practice, particularly in corporate law and oil and gas regulation. Professor Tufts previously served as casenote/book review editor of the Loyola Law Review before practicing law at Phelps Dunbar and Texaco Inc., specializing in energy sector regulatory compliance.

Her teaching emphasizes foundational legal skills development through practical instruction formats that simulate real-world legal practice environments.