Amicus curiae briefs may be filed only upon motion by the applicant and order of the court. The motion shall identify the interest of the applicant, state that the applicant has read the briefs of the parties, and state specific reasons why the applicant's brief would be helpful to the court in deciding the case. Amicus curiae may not request oral argument.
La. Uni. R. Ct. Appeal. 2-12.11