Paul M. Hebert Law Center Chancellor and Dean Jack Weiss will step down from his position at the beginning of the academic year, The University announced in a news release Friday morning.
“I am proud of the many positive developments at the Law Center during my eight years as chancellor and look forward to submitting the progress of the Law Center during those years to the judgment of history,” Weiss said. “Unfortunately, however, major policy differences with a vocal segment of the faculty have made it difficult, if not impossible, for me to continue to lead the Law Center on a day-to-day basis and to implement my vision for the Law Center’s future.” 
Weiss will return to teaching, joining the law school faculty. He was named chancellor of the Law Center in May 2007.