
Apply for Leadership Louisiana
Join the ranks of accomplished leaders across Louisiana

Selection Process
Participation is open to all citizens of the state. Leadership Louisiana seeks outstanding individuals who:
- Have demonstrated an interest and willingness to lead
- Are civic-minded
- Possess personal and professional excellence
- Share some measure of responsibility and commitment to help Louisiana move forward.
Participants come from every major geographic area, and reflect the diverse mix of the state’s population. Leaders selected for the program will join the ranks of more than 1,600 alumni representing every major sector: corporate, professional, government, finance, media, education, industry, healthcare, legal, university, political, culture and non-profit.
Because class size is limited, demand is high, and classes reflect the geographic and demographic make-up of the state, some applicants may be placed on a waiting list for a following year.
Individuals are not selected in a year which he/she is running for a state or legislative office. Spouses or persons working for the same company or organization are not selected for the same class.
Application Deadline
Received by November 21, 2025
*INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED*
To apply, submit your completed and signed application, a $50.00 non-refundable application fee, and the required attachments online at www.betterla.org or mail to:
Leaders for a Better Louisiana
450 Laurel St., Suite 1900
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Or
Email all documents and attachments to sheree@betterla.org
Do not send tuition at this time. Please contact the Better LA office at (225) 344-2225 or sheree@betterla.org if you have any questions.
2026 Session Info
Sessions begin with an Opening Reception on Thursday evenings, continue all day Friday through dinner and end at or near noon on Saturday.
Please check your availability in conjunction with the 2026 session schedule. Attendance at all sessions is important. To graduate from the program, full participation at the opening and closing sessions is mandatory. Participants are permitted to miss the equivalent of one of the remaining sessions.
Session 1
Opening Retreat – Lafayette
January 8-10
Session 2
Thibodaux/Gulf Coast
March 5-7
Session 3
Baton Rouge
May 7-9
Session 4
New Orleans
July 16-18
Session 5
Monroe
September 17-19
Session 6
Closing Retreat – Alexandria
November 4-6
*Opening and Closing Retreats are MANDATORY.
*Only ONE full session may be missed.
*Wednesday—Friday format
Fees
Application Fee
$50
*Non-refundable
Tuition
$3,500
**MUST be selected as a class participant
PRIOR to paying tuition

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Apply now for Leadership Louisiana 2026. DEADLINE is November 21st.