O'exasaecft
University
LUBBOCK, TEXAS
school of law catalog, 1973-1974
BULLETIN
OF
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
AUGUST 1973
Vol. XLIX
No.8
School of Law
Catalog
1973-1974
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Published monthly by Texas Tech University, lubbock, Texas
79409. Second·c1ass postage paid at lubbock, Texas.
TABU' OF CONTENTS
Texas Tech University
Directory
Board of Regents
Principal Administrative Officers .........•••••• _
Faculty of the School of law .....
Distinguished Visiting Professors
Staff
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Trustees of the Texas Tech law School Foundation
June I, 1973
D.an lUchard 8. A.end-a.
SchoOl of La.,
T•••• Tech University
Lubbock, Te.a.
The University Community.
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It is ind ••d a pl ••aure to bave this opportunity to
deliver the followina re.arks to our pro_pect! .... applicant.
to tha Te ••• Tech University Scbool of La",
Althol,l11'l the Sebool of La" ba. nov bean in exiatence
for only al. ahort: y •• ra, it ean. in ao institutional .en•• ,
no loncer b. considerad "new". Four cl••••• ha ...e bean graduatad. and t1l.a. Iraduatea ba ...e already diatinauiahed the.•• 1 ......
veil •• tha School of Lav, by the pr•• tiaioua
poaitiona t:hey be". abt_iDed. the quality of their work, and
their contributiOll1l to the legal prole•• ion.
It i . truly
• tradh:ion of excellence that bas been .atabli,bed wbieh
e.eryone eonneeted with the School of Lew will seek to continue in the future.
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Prospect i.e law students of Tex•• Tech should know that
the de.ands aade upon thea are Ire.t .nd the work i. not eas,.
but I can a •• ure you the rewards will be areat.
We. at Tex••
Tech • • re proud of tbe achieve.ents of the Tex.s Tech School
of Law and of it. position as an excellent place to beain one'.
.tudy and work to becoae a aeaber of the lelal profe •• ion.
;lJ::;i~
Bill E. Collins
ChairllIan
The School of law ..
A Message from the Dean
Calendar. . .
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The law library
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Texas Tech law School Foundation
Financial Assistance
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Admission .....
Prelegal Education
Requirements for Admission ..........•••.
Admission Procedures ...........••••
Fees...
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Housing ..................•..
Placement ......•••••••••••....
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The Curriculum
Programs of Study .
Related Activities
Description of Courses
Prelaw Advisers
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Directory
BOARD OF REGENTS
Officers
BILL E. COLLINS, Chairman
CLINT FORMBY, Vice Chairman
MRS. FREDA PIERCE, Secretary
Members
Term Expires January 31, 1975
R. TRENT CAMPBEll .
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_ Houslon
fRANK JUNEtl ..•.•. _. _.
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CHARLES G. SCRUGGS.
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Term bpires January Jl, 1977
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. ... lubbock
Bill E..COlliNS.
. ..•.•. Her-eford
CLINT FORMBy •.•..
. San Anlonio
JOHN HINCHEY, M.D.
Term expires Janu.Jry 31. 1979
JUDSON f. WllllAMS .
J- FRED SUCY, JR. .
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J. KEMP, JR. .
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PRINCIPAL ADMINISTIlATIVE OFFICERS
GROVER E. MURRAV, Ph.D., PrC!Sidenl
GLENN E. BARNETI. Ed.D., Executive Vtee President
"SABE M. KENNEDY, Ph.D., Vice President for Andemic Afb.irs
• 'WILlIAM R. JOHNSON, JR., Ph.D., Interim Vice President for ...cademic
...ffairs
CLIDE E. KELSEY, JR., Ph.D.• Vice President for Development
lEO E. ELLS. M.B.A.., Vice President for Fin.Jlnci.Jl1 Affilirs i1nd Treasurer
JOHN
BUESSElER, M.D.• Vice President lor He.Jllth Aff.Jirs
Bill j. P RSlEY. J.D., Vice President for Public "'ff.Jlirs
ORlO E. CHILDS, Ph.D.• Vice President for Research and Special Programs
ROBERT H. EWALT. Ph.D.• Vice President for Student ...ffairs
CARLTON B. DODSON. J.D., Resident Counsel
FACULTY OF THE SCHOOL OF LAW
RICHARD BRUCE AM"'NDES, Dean of the School of Law and Professor of
law,1966.
....B.• University of California, 1950; ).0., University of California, Hastings
College 01 the law, 1953; lLM., New York University, 1956. "'dmitted to
practice in California, Texas, and Washington.
H...l M. B...TEMAN, Professor of Law, 1972.
B....., Rice University, 1954; J.D., Southern Methodist University, 1956. "'d·
milled to practice in Missouri and Texas.
• Resigned June 1,1973.
•• ...ppointed june 1. 197).
DANIEL H. BENSON. Assi$l.JInt Professor of l.JIw. 1973.
BA. Unrversity of Tex.u. 1958; J.D.• 1961. Admitted 10 pnlctice in the
District of CoI....mbi.JI .JInd Teus.
WILLIAM B. BOHLING. Assist.JInt Professor of L.JIW. 1973.
B.5.E.E.. University of Ut.JIh. 1965; J.D. 1968. Admitted 10 pnletice in Ut.JIh.
CHARLES PHILLIP BUBANY. AssoO.JIte Professor of L.JIw. 1971.
B.A., 5.JIint Ambrose College, 1962; 1.0.• Wuhington University. 1965.
Admitted 10 pnlctice in Misso.... ri.
JAN P. CHARMAlZ, Visiling Professor of Law, 1974.
I.U.D.• Universily of Pr.llg....e. 1933; LLM.• Y.JIle University. 1952; LL.B.,
Universily of Mississippi. 1955. Admined 10 pr.JIctice in Mississippi lind
Tex.Jl5.
DAVID CHARLES CUMMINS. Professor of l.JIw. 1970.
8.5., University of Idaho. 1957; J.D.• University of W.JIshinglon. 1960; LL.M.,
New York University. 1969. Admitted to practice in WlI5hinglon.
ROBERT PHIUIPS DAVIDOW. Professor of l.JIw. 1971.
BA. DlIr1mooth College. 1959; J.D.• University of Michiglln, 1962; LLM..
H.JI.fV.JI.rd University. 1969. Admitted to pr.Ktice in AoridJl" Ohio, lind
Texas.
J. HADLEY EDGAR, J~ Professor of l.JIw. 1971.
BA. Teus A&M. 1949; 1.0.• University of Tex.u. 1956. Admitted to pJKtice
in Texas.
JAMES RICHARD EIS51NGER, Assist.JI.nl Professor of lAw. 1972.
BA. Wartb....rg College. 1960; J.D.• University of North D.lIkota. 1964. Ad·
mitted 10 prKtice in NOr1h Dakou..
MARION A. fAUWElI.. Visiting Assisl.JInl Professor of L.JI.w, 1973.
B.A.. B.lIylor University, 1960; LLB., 1964; LLM.• George Washinglon Uni·
versity. 1969. Admitted to pnlclice in Oklahom.ll .lind Tex.lls.
MARTIN ALAN FREY. Professor of Law, 1967.
B.5.M.E.• Norlhwestern University, 1962; J.D., Wuhington University, 1965;
LLM., George W.lIshington Universily, 1966. Admitted to pr.llctice in
Misso....ri.
RICHARD WILLIAM HEMINGWAY, Hom Professor of l..JIw. 1968.
B.S., Unrvecrsily of Colonldo. 1950; J.D., 50....thecrn Mecthodist Univecrsity.
1955; LLM.• Univecrsity of Michigan. 1969. Admittecd to prKlice in Tex.Jl5.
ROBERT LAURENCE JAY, Assist.JInt Professor of L.JIW. 1971.
A.B.• Kecnyon College, 1957; 1.0.• University of Misso....ri, K.lInsn City. 1963.
Admined to prllctice in Missouri .JI.nd Texas.
U.V. JONES. Professor of L.JIW lind Law Ubnlri.JIn, 1966.
B.A., Univecrsity of Okl.JIhom.JI. 1939; LLB., 1941; M.LL, University of Wash·
inglon, 1962. Admilled 10 pf".1lctice in Okl.JIhomli.
RUTH KIRBY. Assistant Professor of Law,1971.
B.A., Unlversily of Texu, 194]; J.D., Texas Tech University, 1970. Admitted
to practice in Texas.
JOHN E. KR"'HMER, Assistant Dean and Professor of Law,1971.
B.A., University of Iowa. 1965; J.D .• 1966; Ll.M., Harvard University. 1967.
Admltled to praclice in Iowa.
MURL ...nON LARKIN. Professor of Law, 1968.
LL.B., Southe.JIstern University. 1939. Admitted to practice in the District of
Columbia and Teus. (On le.JIve spring 1974.)
ANNETTE W. MARPLE. Assislant Professor of Law, 1973,
A.B., University of Rochesler, 1949; M.A.• University of Illinois, 1953; 1.0.,
Texu Tech Universily. 1973. Admitted to pf".1lclice in Texas.
W. REED QUILLlAM, IR., Acting Associale De.JIn .lind Professor of L.JIw,
1969.
B.A., University of Tex.JI5, 1949; B.BA. 1951; J.D., 19S3; LLM, Harv.JIrd,
1969. Admitted to prKtM:e in TI!U5.
C THOMAS REESE Associatec De.JIn and Professor of l.JIw, 1968.
. B.S.• S.JIm Ho.... st~n St.JIte Col1egec, 1956; 1.0.• University of Ho....ston, 1966.
Admitted to practice in Teus. (On le.JIV~ 1973-74.)
RODRIC BRUCE SCHOEN, Professor of l.JIw, 1971.
BA, University of Colorado. 19S6; J.D.• Univ~f5ity of New Mexico, 1966.
...dmilled to practice in New Mexico.
FRANK F. SKILLERN. Associale Professor of Law, 1971.
A.8.• University of Chicago. 1964; 1.0., University o! Denver, 1966; LLM.•
Universily of Michiglln, 1969. Admined to pr.JIet,ce In Colorlldo.
EUGENE l. SMITH, Professor of Law, 1972.
B.B.A., So....thern Methodist Univecrsity. 1955; LL.B., 1958. Admilled 10
pr.llctice in Texn.
DAVID E. SULLIVAN, Assist.JInt Professor of l.JIw. 1971.
BA, Loru ColI~e, 1966; J.D., H.JII'Vnd University, 1969. Admitted to
prKIkec in l11ioois, Tex.Jl.5, ~nd West Virginia.
JERE CHARUS WICKER. Assistant Professor of L.JIw, 1972..
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B.E.E.. Georgill Institute of Technology. 1.965; ).0.• U,:,IV-:n'ty of Hooston.
1970; LLM.. Yale University. 1972. Admitted to pnctKe In Teus..
DISTINGUISHED VISITING PROFESSORS
W. RAY FORREST£R, De~n .JI.nd Professor, ComeilLaw School. S....mmer. 1968FAA K E. MALONEY. Professor, University of Florid.JI l.JIw Center, Summer,
FAA~:7~: STRONG,
Cary C Boshllmecr Distinguished Professor, University of
North Cnolin.JI School of L~w, S.... mm~r, 1973.
10HN W. W...DE, De.JIn .JInd Professor, Vanderbilt University School of L.JIw,
Summer. 1969.
STAFF
MRS. ANN BURBRIDGE. 8.A., Registr.JIr.
MRS. SANDY McDONALD, AdministrativeAssislant.
TRUSTEES OF THE TEXAS TECH
LAW SCHOOl FOUNDATION
...LVIN R. AlliSON, Esq.. President
G. H. NELSON, Esq., Executive Vice Presidcnt
Dean RICHARD B. AM"'NDES, Secretary-Treasurer
JOHN RUS5ELLCREWS, Esq.....ss!. 5ccrcta'Y·Treasurer
GEO. W. DUPREE, Esq., Founding President (1890-1973)
Dr. CLIFFORD B. JONES (1886-1972)
W. B. BROWDER. JR.• Esq.
Honorablec FRANK W. CALHOUN
RAdm. D. D. CHAPMAN. USN (Ret.)
E. R. FINNEY, Esq.
MARION KEY, Esq.
Dr. GROVER E. MURRAY
PAUL NEW. Esq.
ROBERT SCOGIN. Esq.
W. O. SHAFER. Esq.
GARLAND SMITH. Esq.
Honor.JIble TRUfTT SMITH
Honorable WILLIAM E. WARD
Texas Tech first opened its doors in the fall of 1925 with six
buildings and an enrollment of 910 students. Because of its
unique location in the fertile South Plains and because it was
quick to assume a leading role among schools in the Southwest,
the institution has prospered and grown and can now lay
claim to being a major university with demonstrated strength in
the arts, humanities, and sciences. It contains six instructional
colleger-Agricultural Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business
Administration, Education, Engineering.
Home Economics---
and a Graduate School, in addition 10 the School of Law. It functions as do its counterparts in Austin, College Stalion, and Houston under the guidance of the Coordinating Board, Texas College
and University System.
The Texas Tech University School of Medicine, a separate
institution, was authorized by the legislature, and the legislation
was signed by the governor on May 27, 1969. The first students
were admitted in the fall of 1972.
Since it was established over forty years ago, Texas Tech has
grown to an institution with a student body of over 21,000 and a
resident faculty drawn from all parts of the world. Many special
facilities for interdisciplinary research are at hand, such as the
computer center, the Southwest Collection, and the library's expanding collection of material in the general areas of the hu·
manities. The University's most recent interest in research is
reflected in its International Center for Arid and Semi-Arid land
Studies which focuses the contributions of various academic disciplines on problems of these large segments of the earth's surface.
Texas Tech is located in lubbock, a city of over 150,000 population, the commercial and financial "hub" of the prosperous
South Plains region of Texas. The city offers an unusually fine
variety of cultural opportunities and, at an altitude of 3,250 feet,
has a dry and invigorating climate.
The University Community
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In 1963 the Board of Directors of Texas Tech provided for the
addition of a School of law. Subsequently, this action was approved by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University
System.
Instruction commenced in the fall of 1967 with a first year
class. In subsequent years, the school has seen its first graduates
and the broadening of ils curriculum to reflect the University's
commitment to excellence in legal education.
Graduates of the School of law receive the J.D. (Doctor of
Jurisprudence) degree in keeping with the trend throughout
legal education for those who have completed a baccalaureate
program prior to matriculation.
The School of law is -fully accredited. final approval by the
Supreme Court of Texas under the Rules Governing Admission
to the Bar of Texas was granted in 1968. The school met the requirements for final approval by the American Bar Association at
the earliest date possible and that approval was formally con-
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practice in any state in the United States.
The faculty maintains an active interest and participation in
the affairs of the Association of American law Schools, and application for institutional membership in that organization was
acted upon favorably at the annual meeting of the association in
December, 1969.
The objective of the faculty of the School of law is to train
young men and women for the practice of law anywhere in the
United States, whether it be as advocate, counselor, judge, or
law teacher, in accordance with the highest traditions of professional responsibility. At the same time reco~nilion is given to the
use of law as a stepping-stone to a career in government, politics,
or business. The curriculum and the methods of instruction are
designed to develop in the student his highest potential, whatever may have been his reason for entering the school.
The School of law maintains equality of opportunity in legal
education, including equal opportunity to obtain employment
without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion,
national origin, or sex.
The School of Law
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A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
A school of law differs from most undergraduate university
departments in that, like other professional schools, it owes its
allegiance not only to the university but to the profession. In the
resulting relationships, each law school develops a personality of
its own, and it is this characteristic personality which makes a
particular school fight for some but not for others.
By tradillon, the faculties of schools of law do not lecture.
Rather, the emphasis is on the student's ability to draw on his
analytical powers and to present various sides of the problem
under discussion. The student's contribution is shaped and
guided by the direction which the instructor's questions take.
Nationally recognized casebooks, compilations of problems, and
other standard materials are used throughout the country. so
that a student entering law school in Texas may well be using
the same materials as his counterpart on the East Coast or in
the Pacific Northwest. Therefore the personality of the school is
not manifest in the courses which are offered or in the teach·
ing materials employed by particular instructors. Rather the
charader which a school develops over the years is the result of
the interaction of the student body with a rich and varied facul·
ty. Such a faculty, listed in this catalog, includes men and women
with a wealth of experience in teaching, administration, and legal
practice.
Though Texas Tech is one of the larger state universities, law
classes from the first year through the third are of a size which
encourages and fosters close personal student-faculty con tad
and which enables each student to achieve the ultimate benefit
from his three years of formal legal education. The curriculum
presents many elective offerings. including seminars of small
enrollment during the third year.
CALENDAR 1973-1974
1973
Now that the first classes have graduated and obtained outstanding positions in the legal and governmental communities,
we look forward to future classes followin~ in their footsteps.
Richard B. Amandes
August 24
August 27
November 22-25
December 12
December 14
December 13-22
Registration for fallsemesler.
Instrucllon commences.
Thanksgiving recess.
laSI day of classes for advanced students.
laSI day of classes for first yearsludents.
Examinations.
1974
January 14
March2l·)1
Mayl
Mayf>.16
Junel
August 23
Instruction commences for spring semester.
Spring recess.
last day of classes.
Examinalions.
Summer session commences.
Regislration for fall semesler.
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THE LAW LIBRARY
An essential ingredient of the study of law is learning by
doing; hence, no law school can aspire to a position of excellence without an outstanding library. A law school's library facili-
Fellows of the Foundation
Within the foundation, attorneys and others who have felt
a commitment to aid the school in achieving excellence have
become Fellows of the Foundation. Their contributions aid the
ties have been equated to the laboratory facilities associated
with the physical sciences.
scholarship, practice court, and Jaw review programs.
For maximum use by the student body, the library is open over
one hundred hours per week. Multiple copies of select monographs, treatises, and reports are available so that numerous students may study the same problem at the same time.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Scholarships, loans, and a limited number of part-time
positions are available in the School of law and in the University.
Awards of financial assistance are made on the basis of academic
promise and financial need.
In general, the present collection of over 90,000 volumes may
be divided into three basic categories: (1) Sources of the law,
including case reports, federal and state statutes, and administrative decisions and regulations; (2) Research aids, such as digests, encyclopedias, and indexes; (3) Commentaries on the law,
including treatises and legal periodicals.
The School of law currently is subscribing to more than 61 S
periodicals. Complete sets of over 275 are on the shelves. The
library has many loose-leaf services of interest to students and
practitioners alike and is expanding its holdings in such areas as
poverty, consumer protection, and environmental law. The
school's law library is the principal repository for legal materials within a radius of more than 300 miles.
In addition, the main University library, a government depository, contains a substantial number of legal documents and other
materials closely related to law which are available to students in
the School of law as a supplement to the law library.
Scholarship application forms are available from the School of
law. In the case of entering students, completed forms should be
returned to the School of law no later than March 15 of the year
in which the student intends to enter, in order to receive fullest
consideration for all available scholarships. Applications for most
grants and loans are considered by the Scholarship Committee in
July, at which time the committee can inform itself of the applicant's performance during the preceding academic year.
Loans
Texas Tech University administers numerous student loan
funds upon which students may draw for assistance in paying
their college related expenses, including the Texas Opportunity
Plan. For these programs, applications should be postmarked by
April 1 S for the follOWing fall semester. Additional information
regarding any of the University loan funds may be obtained by
writing to Director of Student Financial Aid, P.O. Box 4179, Texas
Tech University, lubbock, Texas 79409.
TEXAS TECH LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Incorporated on October 16, 1967, the law School Foundation
was conceived as a vehicle for expanding the law school's con~
tribution to the life of the profession and the community. In
establishing the foundation as a non-profit entity, its sponsors
envisioned the foundation as a device to develop the school's
full potential, especially in the years immediately follOWing its
creation. Just as the Bar has long realized its obligation as a community leader, the School of law must assume its obligations
both within and without the university community. It is anticipated that the school's response to this challenge will justify the
expectations of those who are at work making the law School
Foundation a viable force.
Scholarships
Alvin R. Allison Scholarship: A scholarship grant of $250
established by Mr. Allison, attorney from levelland, former member of the Board of Directors of Texas Tech and guiding force
behind the creation of the School of law. It is awarded annually
to a deserving entering or advanced student.
American Association of University Women Scholarship: A
scholarship grant of $175 established by Unit 1 of the Association's Child Development Group, to be awarded to a deserving
woman law student.
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Roger V. Battistoni Scholarships: Two scholarship grants for
deserving minority students in need of financial assistance.
William C. Clark Scholarships: Mrs. J. C. Clark and David G.
Clark have endowed these scholarships in memory of their son
and brother, a lubbock attorney and a member of the Class of
1942 of Texas Tech. The scholarships are awarded to deserving
second or third year students.
Hugh H. Cooper Scholarship: A scholarship grant of $250
established in memory of the late Amarillo attorney by E. R.
Finney of Amarillo, to a deserving second or third year student.
Sandra Allison Davis Sl:holarship: A scholarship grant of $250
in honor of Mrs. Davis, a levelland attorney, awarded annually 10
a deserving woman in the second or third year class.
J. J. Dillard Scholarships: Bryan B. Dillard, a lubbock attorney, has established two $500 scholarships in memory of
his father, J. J. Dillard, who became a lubbock resident near the
tum of the century and practiced law here for a number of years.
They are awarded to deserving students.
Fulbright, Crooker & Jaworski Scholarships: Three annual
scholarships of $150 each by the named Houston law firm to the
student selected as editor of the Texas Tech Low R~i~w and to
the students who have made the highest scholastic average in
the first and second year classes.
Gibson, Ochsner, Adkins, Harlan & Hankins Scholarship: An
annual scholarship of $500 by the named Amarillo law firm to an
outstanding student in need of financial assistance.
lawrence F. Green Memorial Scholarship: A scholarship grant
of $200 established in memory of the late lubbock attorney by
John F. Maner of Lubbock, to a deserving second or third year
student.
Hunter & Greenfield, P.e. Scholarship: A scholarship grant
of $250 established by the named Dallas law firm to be awarded
to a second or third year student in need of financial assistance.
Judge E. E. Jordan Scholarship: A scholarship grant of $250 to
honor Judge Jordan by an Amarillo donor who wishes to remain
anonymous.
lubbock Bar Auxiliary Scholarship: A scholarship grant of
$200 to a married student in need of financial assistance.
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G. Hobert and Aileen Hackney Nelson Scholarship: A scholarship grant endowed by the children of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson to
honor their parents, longtime lubbock residents. It is awarded
annually to a deserving second or third year student.
W. R. Quilliam Scholarship: A scholarship grant of $200 established in memory of the late South Texas attorney-geologist by
his widow, of Beaumont, and son, of the faculty. It is awarded
annually to a deserving student in any class in need of financial
assistance.
J. W. Sanders Scholarship: A scholarship grant of $250 established to honor the Amarillo attorney by his partner, E. R. Finney,
to a deserving second or third year student.
Texas Association of Attorneys-Certified Public Accountants
Scholarship: A scholarship grant of S500 established by the Association to be awarded to a deserving student enrolled in the J.D.M.B.A. combined degree program.
Texas Association of Defense Counsel Scholarships: Two scholarship grants of S250 each by the Texas Association of Defense
Counsel to be awarded annually to worthy students who, after
considering their financial need, pragmatism, and pursuit of
knowledge, exhibit a strong interest in the field of trial advocacy.
John E. Thomason Memorial Scholarship: A scholarship grant
of $250 established to honor the late Midland attorney by his
family and friends. It is to be awarded annually to a deserving
second or third year student.
W. B. Foundation, Inc., Scholarships: Grants in varying
amounts established by the named Foundation to be awarded
to deserving students.
The Texas Tech law School Foundation Scholarship-loan was
established to assist deserving and promising law students who
have completed the first year of law school. The scholarship-loan
will be repaid in accordance with terms agreed upon at the time
the award is made.
Texas Tech law Wives Scholarship: A scholarship of $130
awarded for the spring semester to a law student in need of fi·
nancial assistance.
The permanent building for the School of law was completed
in December, 1969, and was dedicated on February 23, 1970.
The entire bUilding is climate controlled for summer and winter
comfort.
Project architects were Harrell + Hamilton of Dallas, who
received the Texas Architecture 1970 Honor Award for their
design of the building. Consulting architect was Howard Schmidt
& Associates of Lubbock. The general contractor was H.A. Lott,
Inc., of Houston.
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funds
Awards
CEO. W. AND SARAH H. DUPREE AWAR[}-An award of $100, en-
Alvin R. and Aletha faye Allison loan fund: Mr. and Mrs. Allison of levelland have endowed this fund to provide short-term
loans to students in need of financial assistance while pursuing
the study of law.
colleagues, best exemptifies the ability, integrity, and sense of
Judge Dan Blair loan fund: Judge Blair served as District Judge
for lubbock, Hockley, Cochran, and Crosby counties, 1936-51.
These funds are available to students for short-term loans.
made to the law school and the community.
Childress County fund: Attorneys from Childress County have
established this fund to aid students from their county. The fund
is composed of sums received by the attorneys for their services
in representing indigents in the courts of the county.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAw ESSAY AWARD--An award of $100 presented
by the American Trial lawyers Association, Environmental law
Section, to the student who writes the best essay on a subject
relating to environmental law.
Judge Marvin Jones loan Fund: Judge Jones, a leader in the
establishment of Texas Tech, a former Congressman from West
Texas, and currently Senior Judge on the U.S. Court of Claims,
has made available to law students funds to be used for short·
term loans.
Judge E. E. Jordan, of the 47th District Court in Amarillo, has
provided a fund for law students who find themselves in unanticipated, short-term financial difficulties.
The Victor H. lindsey Memorial fund: At the suggestion of
Mrs. Victor H. lindsey of lubbock, widow of Judge Victor H.
lindsey, of the 72nd District Court, the Lubbock County Bar
Association and friends of the late Judge lindsey have created
this fund for loans and other financial assistance to law students
in need.
Drew Simpson Memorial fund: A fund established by the
family, colleagues, and friends of Drew Simpson, '74, upon his
death in February, 1972. Its purpose is to aid students in financial
difficulty.
Texas Tech Law Review Scholarship and Loan Fund: This fund,
initially established as a loan fund, will eventually increase to
permit the awarding of scholarships. Recipients are limited to
members of the Texas Tech Law Review staff.
dowed by a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Dupree, is presented annually
to the member of the graduating class who, in the opinion of his
professional responsibility desired in one soon to join the legal
profession. Consideration is given to his academic record, to the
leadership he has provided, and to the contributions he has
fiRST YEAR MOOT COURT AWARD--An award of $200, a gift from
the firm of Geary, Brice, Barron & Stahl of Dallas, is presented
annually to the winning team in the first year Moot Court com·
petition.
M. PENN l. AWARD--An annual award of $50 with a certificate
of recognition from Myron Penn laughlin, patent lawyer and professional engineer; a competitive award for the best student
article published in the Law Review.
NATIONAL ORDER OF THE BARRISTERS--The Order of the Barristers
is a national honorary society open to selected law students
who have demonstrated excellence in the art of appellate advo·
cacy. Three students annually are eligible for membership in this
organization. Students selected are given a bronze statue and
scroll presented by the law firm of Key, Carr, Evans and fouts
of lubbock, Texas.
ALEXANDER, McDONALD & lOWE AWARD--An award of $100 to
one student in each section who has demonstrated outstanding
accomplishments in the field of trial advocacy, presented by the
named law firm of Odessa.
SOUTH PlAINS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION AWARD--A bronze
plaque with the recipient's name inscribed thereon is presented
to the student in each section of Trial Advocacy who, in the preparation and presentation of selected trial materials, best demonstrates the ingenuity, determination, and ability so necessary to
the art of trial advocacy, presented annually by the South Plains
Trial lawyers Association.
TEXAS TECH LAw REVIEW AWARD--An award of $50 presented by
the law firm of McWhorter, Cobb and Johnson of lubbock to the
Jaw review student who has rendered outstanding service to the
Law Review.
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Prizes
NATHAN BURKAN MEMORlAl PRIZE-The American Society of
Composers, Authors, and Publishers annually awards a first prize
of 5250 10 the student in the School of law who, in the opinion
of the faculty, prepares the best paper on some phase of copy·
right law. A second prize of $100 is also awarded.
LAw BOOK PRIZEs---The lawyers Cooperative Publishing Com·
pany and the Bancroft-Whitney Company of Rochester, New
York, and the West Publishing Company of SI. Paul, Minnesota,
award selected titles of their publications annually 10 the stu·
dents achieving the highest grades in selected courses and in
overall class standing.
R«~j"jrtg t:ongro,,,,loJions /,om Chirf limier J(H R. Grunhi1l is Elgi,. Eo eo,,·
nu. Jr.. 0/ Lubbock dUring sw~"rirtg-itl uumonit!s in AlISti". M,. CO'Vltr
lI'as tilt ucond rtUlking studtnl 0,. Ih~ January /97 J 6<Ilr uamirtOtion. R~prr­
$lnt;,., Ih~ lJotJrd of UJW Examiner, is iu chairman. Ira Butlt'r of Fon Worth.
Admission
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PRELEGAL EDUCATION
The School of law does not prescribe a definite prelegal curriculum for its applicants. The wide range of lawyers' tasks and
the difference in offerings from school 10 school preclude such
an approach. However, there are cerlain goals which every prelaw student should keep before him in planning his college pro-
gram. He should strive to acquire the ability to read. write, and
speak the English language well; to gain a critical understanding
of human values and institutions---political, economic, and
social; and to develop in himself the power 10 think creatively.
His undergraduate training should result not only in a quantity
of knowledge, but also in an understanding of the basis of his
knowledge, its degrees and conditions.
Two items deserve special mention. A student will find it helpful to have some preliminary work in accounting as background
for the courses in business entities and taxation. Typing skills
will prove useful not only in the preparation of briefs and mem·
oranda, but also for daily preparation and examinations.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
An applicant must have received, or have completed all re·
quirements for, a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of approved standing prior to the time he or she begins work
in the School of law. In order to apply, however, an applicant
need have completed only six semesters or nine quarters of
undergraduate work. Additionally, an applicant must take the
law School Admission Test which is administered five times a
year throughout the United States and in many foreign countries by the Educational Testing Service. An applicant's record
must be of sufficiently high quality to demonstrate that he or she
is qualified for the study of law. In evaluating an applicant's
record, considerable weight is given to undergraduate grades
and the score achieved on the law School Admission Test. In
exceptional cases, the work of the last two college years will be
weighed more heavily than that of earlier years. To a lesser
extent, consideration is given to other factors such as the quality
of the applicant's college, the trend of his grades, letters of rec·
ommendation, ethnic and cultural baCkground, work experience
during and after college, extracurricular activities, graduate
studies, service in the military, Peace Corps, or Vista, and the
applicant's statement about himself and his purposes. Applicants
must also achieve a satisfactory score on the law School Ad·
mission Test.
Students are admitted only in the fall except in special circumstances. The School of law recommends that students devote
their entire time to the study of law. Students who are engaged
in outside employment must report the quantity of such work
per week and may be asked to withdraw from the school if the
amount of time spent in outside employment is deemed exces·
sive or appears to interfere with full-time study of law. Outside
employment should in no case exceed 15 hours per week.
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
An application form and additional information may be ob·
tained by writing to
Office of the Dean
School of law
Texas Tech University
P.O. Box 4030
lubbock, Texas 79409
The completed application should be returned to the above
address at the earliesl opportunity after the beginning of the
applicant's senior year.
The last date for filing completed application forms is June 1
for admission in August. but substantially earlier filing is strongly
recommended. Applicants filing after March 1 will be at a considerable disadvantage in competing for the limited number of
places available in the next entering class.
Applications for admission to the Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Jurisprudence joint degree program (described on page 30 under "Program of Study") should be made
to both the School of law and the Graduate School of Texas Tech
University. Applications to the Graduate School can be obtained
by writing directly to that school. Applicants must meet the regular admission requirements of each school and must be
accepted by each to be eligible for the program.
Students having questions concerning law school admission
policies may visit the law school and consult with one or more
members of the law school faculty. Such interviews are most
helpful when an applicant's file is complete.
For those who cannot conveniently visit the School of law,
listed on page 42 of this catalog are the official prelaw advisers
on numerous campuses in Texas. They should be able to provide
much information of assistance to prelaw students.
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Transcripts and LSDAS
Declaration of Intention to Study law
A student may have his application considered after completion of at least six semesters or nine quarters of undergraduate
work. The applicant is required to register with the law School
Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) by completing and mailing the
The State Board of law Examiners of Texas makes the following
requirement:
registration form supplied with the Bulletin of Information for
the lSAT. A transcript from each college or university 3uended
should then be sent directly to LSDAS, Educational Testing
Service, Box 944, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. It is not necessary,
at this point, to forward transcripts to the School of law.
The lSDAS wilt analyze the transcripts and forward a report 10
the law schools designated on the registration form. Upon admission, it will be necessary for the student to submit to the
School of law two official copies of transcripts from all colleges
or universities attended, which include a showing of completion of requirements for a bachelor's degree e:tapl that students who have attended Texas Tech University need submit
only one copy of their Texas Tech transcript, and students who
are graduates of Texas Tech need submit only one copy of transcripts from other colleges or universities attended. Before
admission, additional transcripts should be submitted to the
School of law only in response to a specific request.
Law School Admission Test
The applicant must take the law School Admission Test and
request that his score be reported to the School of law. The test
usually is given in October, December, February, April, and July
of each year. It is recommended that the applicant take the test
no later than February prior to prospective entrance to the
School of law, and earlier if at all possible.
Information concerning the test, application forms, and a list
of the testing centers may be obtained by applying in person at
the School of law or by writing to law School Admission Test,
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08540.
Good Character
The Schoor of law may deny admission to any applicant who,
in the judgment of the faculty, may appear to be unfit in character to engage in the study or practice of law.
Every person intending 10 apply for admission to the Bar of this state shall
file with the Secretary of the Board, not more than sixty {60J days before
nor more than one hundred twenty {120l days alter beginning the study of
law, a declaration of his intention 10 study law and a certificate shOWing
the completion of a preliminary chancter examination.
The above declantion shall be made on a form to be prescribed by the
Board, and shall show such facts as to the history, experience, and educational qualifications of the declarant as the Board may determine. It shall
name the law school in which the declannt proposes to study, which school
must be an approved law school.
The forms may be obtained from Mrs. Alta Moore, Box J, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711.
Students who expect to practice in other states should investigate possible similar requirements in such states.
Admission with Advanced Standing
A student who has studied at another approved law school,
and who is eligible to continue there in good standing. may
apply for admission to the School of law. If accepted, a transfer
student wilt be eligible for advanced standing credit for acceptable work done at his former school. The amount of advanced
standing credit for which a student is eligible is determined on
an individual basis. No credit will be granted for courses in which
grades are below the average required for graduation at the
school from which the student wishes to transfer.
The applicant for admission as a transfer student should comply with the procedure required for admission to the first year
class and, in addition, forward a reller stating why he desires to
transfer to Texas Tech.
fEES
To enable the student to estimate his expenses at the time of
entering the School of law, the following information is offered.
Shortly after acceptance for admission to the School of law,
each student must forward a $50 acceptance deposit, which will
be applied toward his registration fee for the fait semester. This
deposit is refundable upon request prior to May 1. Total regiStration fees for first year students who are residents of Texas will
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be $64 per semester. Students who are not resident,; of Texas
must pay registration fees of $640 per semester. All students will
have additional expenses of approximately $100 in fees and $75$100 for books and supplies in the fall semester. These additional
fees and expenses for books and supplies will be less in the
spring.
A student over 21 years of age is considered 10 be a non-
resident unless he has resided in the state for other than educational purposes for a period of 12 months immediately preceding
his enrollment. Additional information on determination of resi-
dence status is available from the Registrar's office of the University.
ve~~~n~~:e:;:~~eSdfr~~Of~~~i~~d r~gaa~~i~fe;::j~:en~~ ~::~
eral Catalog_, 1973-1974,
HOUSING
Space is available in several comfortable and attractive dormitories for unmarried law students, Inquiries and correspondence
regarding room reservations in the residence halls on campus
should be addressed to the Reservation Center, Texas Tech University, P,O, Box 4629, lubbock, Texas 79409,
law students are free to select their own off-campus housing.
Because the campus is bounded on three sides by residential
areas, off-campus liVing quarters of all types, including private
dormitories, are conveniently available.
PLACEMENT
The School of law maintains, on an equal opportunity basis,
a placement service which assists students in finding legal and
other positions during summers and upon graduation. As employment for young lawyers becomes more competitive because
of the increasing numbers of law graduates, contacts developed
by our faculty and early graduates will become ever more
valuable.
The Curriculum
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PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Doctor of Jurisprudence
In order to be recommended for the J.D. degree by the
faculty of the School of law, a student must have successfully
completed a minimum of 90 semester hours, normally accomplished in six semesters, or five semesters and two summer
sessions. First year students who fail to maintain a satisfactory
average at the end of their first year will be denied permission to
continue in the School of law. Details regarding requirements
of study in residence, required courses, and grade averages are
made available to students during registration.
Courtroom Pradice and Technique
Throughout his career, the law student will have an opportunity to participate in courtroom activities, in the first and
second year at the appellate level and during the third year at the
trial and appellate levels. Students are encouraged to participate
actively in moot court competitions, leading to statewide,
regional, and national competitions among schools.
During the third year, student defender and prosecutor pro·
grams are available which involve the clinical training of students
in the defense and prosecution of actual crimes before appropriate courts and juvenile tribunals.
The normal course load is regulated by the faculty of the
School of law. A student is expected to enroll for a full academic
load but may not take more than 16 hours in any semester without special permission. There is no minimum course load re·
quirement for students during a summer session.
Second and third year students participate in the legal aid program of the lubbock and Midland County Bar Associations and
are given the fullest responsibility consistent with their experience and ability.
Dodor of ,urisprudence--Muter of Business Administration
Moot Court Board
In addition to separate degree programs in law and business,
the School of law and the Graduate School of Texas Tech Uni·
versity also offer a joint program of study leading to the degrees
of Doctor of Jurisprudence U.O.) and Master of Business Adminis·
tration (M.B.A.). The joint degree program allows a student with
appropriate business background to complete the requirements
for both degrees in three years instead of the four years which
would be required if the J.D. and M.B.A. were pursued separately.
The Moot Court Board is comprised of third year law students
and is responsible for the supervision of the School's program in
Appellate Advocacy. Membership on the Board is open to third
r.ear students who have excelled in Appellate Advocacy at the
fIrst and second year levels. Participation on the Board offers a
valuable educational opportunity. Upon election to the Board,
s~udents direct and supervise the research and brief writing of
first and second year students and also sit as judges for the oral
a.rguments of cases. The experience gained is excellent prepara·
tlon for a student who plans a practice which will involve appellate work.
The joint degree program is of particular benefit for students
who contemplate careers in public service or professional man·
agement or who want to prepare for a specific field such as tax·
accounting, banking, real estate, collective bargaining, or international business. The program will enable such students to
study, compare, and relate the subject maHer of business and
law.
Acceleration
The School of law permits its students to accelerate their
work and to graduate in December of the third year. In order to
accelerate, a student must attend two summer sessions of at
least six semester credit hours each.
Forum
Forum, the Texas Tech School of law honor society, was
founded for the purpose of encouraging legal scholarship aod
advancing the ethical standards of the legal profession. Its
members are selected by the faculty from those students
who rank in the highest ten percent of the third year class. The
students selected from the class of 1973 were:
Stephen Robert Anderton
Arliss Marvin Champlin
Karl N. Clifford
Robert Don Collier
Elgin E. Conner, Jr.
Grover Hartt III
Stephen Arthur Hines
Charles Wesley Hurd
Vince Howard Imbordino
Annette Wilson Marple
Daniel D. Peck
John Thomas Sears
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law Review
The Lilw Review is a professional legal journal managed and
edited by law students. The Law Review publishes both studentwritten notes and comments on various areas of the law and
leading articles by professors, judges, and practicing attorneys.
Participation in Law Review work is both a recognition of superior academic achievement and a unique educational oppor-
tunity. Students who rank at the top of their first·year class are
invited to serve as Law Review candidates during their second
year. The editorial board for the following year is chosen from
among the Law Review candidates.
The principal responsibility of Law Review candidates is to
produce during the year at least one publishable note or comment on a current legal problem. Their work is done under the
supervision of the student editorial board, with the assistance of
a faculty sponsor. Editorial board members not only supervise the
second year work, but select and edit the major articles contributed by nonstudents and continue their own activities as
contributors to the Law Review.
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Change of Requirements
The faculty of the School of law reserves the right to change
the schedule of classes, the program of instruction, the requirements for degrees, and any other similar rules or regulations.
This power will not be exercised, however, to impose substantial
detriment upon students enrolled at the time of the change.
RELATED ACTIVITIES
Orientation and Counseling
The School of law is firmly committed to the "open door"
policy in faculty-student relations. From the first academic contact during the week of orientation and introduction to the study
of law until graduation, the faculty is available for consultation
with respect to registration, the course of study, problems of
general scholarship, and other matters relating to the student's
progress in school. With a low student·faculty ratio and with the
largest first year classes of approximately 75 students, each student will have abundant opportunities for extensive personal
contact with the faculty.
Professional Enrichment
Legal educators agree that student development is greatly
aided by professional experiences outside the classroom and by
frequent and varied contacts with those engaged in the active
practice of the law. Advanced students may become adjunct
members of the Lubbock County Bar Association. All students
are encouraged to attend meetings of the Association and various
continuing legal education programs, in which the School of Law
takes an active part. The Court of Civil Appeals for the Seventh
District sits in the courtroom of the School of Law once each
semester. In addition, various state agencies have held hearings
in the law school, where students are welcome.
Additional professionally related programs and projects will
be instituted as the student body grows and as students have
the time to devote their efforts to these extracurricular activities.
Texas Tech Student Bar Association
Seared are Edirar-in-Chief Ted Painter af Pecos and Managing Edirar John
Huffaker of Tahoka. Sranding (left ra right) are Articles Editor Susan Walker
of Highland Park, New Jersey, Comments Edilor Rodney Acker of Dallas,
Case Nares Editor Bill Wright of Lubbock, Topics Edirar Lee Haag of Abilene,
Business Manager Gerald Keith of Havana, Illinois, and Citation Editor Virginia Cochran of Odessa.
The Texas Tech Student Bar Association was organized to promote the objectives of the School of law, including an appreciation for fair and impartial administration of justice, the furthering
of the professional ethical understanding of the students, cooperation and association among students, faculty, and the Bar, and
the encouragement of active relations between the School of
law and the University.
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DESCRIPTION OF COURSES
Fraternities and Sororities
The School of Law has active chapters of Delta Theta Phi, Phi
Alpha Delta, and Phi Delta Phi, professional legal fraternities,
and of Kappa Beta Pi, professional legal sorority.
law Wives of Texas Tech
The purpose of the law Wives of Texas Tech is to foster,
through joint pursuit of common interests, better acquaintance
and mutual understanding among women whose husbands are
preparing fOf, or engaged in, the legal profession. Regular
Courses to be offered during 1973-1974 are listed below. The
second digit in the course number indicates the semester hour
credit of the course.
First. year courses are required. Of the advanced courses which
are required, all must be taken during the second year with the
exception of Professional Responsibility which may be postponed until the third year. One course involVing legal writing
must be taken during the second year.
monthly meetings are held, in addition to special events planned
first Year Courses
in conjunction with the Student Bar Association.
CIVIL PROCEDURE.
LAW 551.
A study of the jurisdiction of the various state courts, the effect of their
judgments, the phases of a lawsuit, and the procedures involved.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW.
LAW S52.
A study of the federal judiciary's doctrine and practice of judicial review,
judicial power, and jurisdiction of the courts, the power of Congress to regulate commerce, the power of the states to regulate commerce, and the protection of private rights, privileges, and immunities under the constitution
which includes the substantive rights of freedom of enterprise, freedom of
expression, freedom of religion, and freedom from discrimination.
CONTRACTS.
LAW 553.
A study of the enforceability of promises, the creation of contractual obligations, performance and breach, the impact of the contract on the legal
relationships of nonparties, and the examination of contract doctrine in
three settings: personal service, sales of goods, and construction contracts.
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE.
LAW 554.
The sources and purpose of criminal law, the characteristics of particular
crimes, and the general principles of liability and defenses; criminal procedure from investigation to post-conviction remedies, with particular emphasis on Texas procedures.
LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING l.
LAW 511.
Instruction in the types of law books and their functions in research, leading to the preparation of different types of legal material.
MOOT COURT.
LAW 513.
Preparation of memoranda of law and a brief, and delivery of an oral
argument in an appellate court exercise.
PROPERTY.
LAW 555.
An introduction to the law of real property, including estates and other
interests in land, real property marketing, and conveyancing, and landlord
and tenant problems.
TORTS.
LAW 556.
Standards and principles governing legal liability for intentional and unintentional invasions of interests of personality and property.
Shown in the COllr/room of the School of Law during (I session of the Seventh
Court 0/ Civil Appeals aft Associate Jus/ice James A. Joy, Chief Justice James
A. Ellis. Associate Justice Charles L. Reynolds and Professor R. LAI/rence
Jay. Moot Court Advisor.
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Advanced Required Courses
"'OVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITLNG.
LAW 6267.
ConlinuOllion of the use of law books and their functions in research; de-
100iled prOictice in wriling c1ienlletters, opinion leiters, lriOlI briefs, Iq:al memo
orOlnda, and various kinds of legOlI materials necesS<lry 10 office practice.
BUSINESS ENTITIES.
LAW 652.
A study of Ihe leg.1 principles of Olgency, partnership, ",nd other unincorporated business forms; Ihe fOlctors affecting the selection of Ihe form
of a business enlet"prise; Ihe n<llure and types of corporillte entities; the
promotion. orgollniulion. Ktivities, financing. m;ln<1lg~enl. <lind dissolution
of business COrpol'iIIlions.
COMMERCIAL LAW.
LAW 648A study of Ihe finillncing .and distributK>n of goods from mOlnufKCurer 10
ull,mille consumer, with sped.) ~ph.J5is given 10 the finillncins of wles
~~;:n~~e~to~~~:;e~:=o~~~:~i~~~:3~n:~~ ~~r:~~
Uniform Comme«:i~1 Code).
EVIDENCE..
LAW 6-44.
An enmin~don of Ihe protHems of proof, including study of the ~dmissk>n
~nd exdusion of inform~tion on the Nsis of reI~ncy, economy, ~icy, ~nd
protection of Ihe ind;vidu~1 or Ihe sl~te; the e:umination of witnesses, substitutes for evidence. ~nd procedunl considentions..
INCOME TAXATION.
LAW 6-41.
The purposes of Ihis course ~re 10 give ~ buic undent~nding of federal
income lAXation rel~ting to individu~Is, troSlS, partnerships, ;and corponlions
~nd to tNch the use 01 complex st~lutes ~nd regul~tions.
PROfESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY.
LAW 6223.
hmiliuiz:es Ihe students with Ihe rammotions of the Code 01 Professional Responsibility and the C~nons of Judici~1 Ethics in Ihe context of the
practice of I~w ~nd eumines the machinery av~il~ble for the improvement
of the prACtice.
WilLS AND TRUSTS.
LAW 6-43.
A study of the devolution of property by descent, wills ~nd trUSIS. includ·
ing ~ study of fulure interests and related constructional problems.
Advanced Elective Courses
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW.
LAW 6310.
Examines the role of the administrative process in our society, formal and
informal, and emphasizes the powers and procedures common 10 all ad·
~~~I~~:~~tiv:t~~~~e~e:7:t~~ed;~~~~~~~~t;~~i~;~fi:.gislative, judicial,
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APPELLATE ADVOCACY.
LAW 611.
Research and writing of briefs and participation in competitive rounds of
oral argumenlS in appellale cases, designed to develop writing and advocacy
skills and to increue the student's understanding of the relationship between precedent and policy in the resofution of legal controversies.
BUSINESS PLANNING.
LAW 6239.
A consideration, from the viewpoint of the lawyer pl.lonning for iI client,
three 01'" four re.lolistically complex problems on organiz.lolionaJ structures and
operations of business org~niutions, including eumin;ltion of problem ~reas
in t.tx.1ltion, sKurities regul~tion. corporate law, and fin~nce..
COlUCTIVE BARGAINING.
LAW 6262.
A study of the coflect;ve b.lorg~inlng process, .lodministntion of the collec·
tive bargaining agreement, and ~rbitr~tion.
COMPARATIVE LAW.
LAW 6238.
A study of civil I~w systems ~nd legal principles by comp~ring them to the
Anglo-Amerian common l.low Ir~dition. Devetopment of new legal insights
by using the comp~nt;vemethod.
CONFLICT OF lAWS.
lAW 6324.
The law ret~ting to tnnSKtions or occurrences when some or all of the
~ative f.cls arise in more th~n one st~le; jurisdiction of courts, enforcemenl of foreign judgments and dKrees; choice of conflicting law in silu.lo'
tions involving torts. conlrxlS, property, m.lorri.loge. divorce, and procedu~1
problems..
CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS ON CRIMINAL EVIDENCE.
lAW 6237.
A study of the critinl doctrines of constitution~1 law which aHect the .lodmissibility of evidence in crimin~1 cues, including the specific areas of
search and seizure, iovuion 01 privacy. interrogation of suspects. use of
undercover agenlS, privilege ag~inSl se"·incrimin~tion, confrontalion by
witnesses. ~nd others.
LAW 6326.
CONSUMER LAW.
A consideration of the law relating to merch~nt/consumer tr.lonsaetions,
with special emphasis on the place and oper~tion of consumer credit in our
society. existing .lond proposed legislation aHecting COnSumers, and judicial
~~~s-::~~~~diCI~1 self.help methods lIV~ilable to ~ggrieved merchanu and
LAW 6263.
CORPORATE FINANCE.
A legal-economic ~n~lysis of altern~tive fin~ncing mel hods available to
corporalions seeking growth, wilh consideration given to valuation of the
enterprise, alternative securities structures, and dividend policies In light of
various requiremenlS affecting both the enterprise and its investors.
ADMIRALTV.
LAW 6242.
An el(amination of the historical development of admiralty and maritime
Jurisdiction; the nature and source of substantive maritime law In the contellt
of particular topics, and problems of admirally jurisdiction In a federal
system.
CREDITORS' RIGHTS.
lAW 642.
A study of the methods used for the liquidation of debtors' estates. The
non bankruptcy materials cover individual creditor's righlS by allachment,
garnishment, execution, creditor's bills, and the like; common law composition; gener~1 assignments. The bankruptcy materials cover in the main the
first seven chapters of the Bankruptcy Act and deal wilh liquidation.
ADVANCED INCOME TAXATION.
LAW 6323.
A sludy of tilutlon principles applicable to formation. management, reorganization, and dissolution of business entities with particular emphasis
upon the corporation-shareholder relationship in both closely held and
publicly owned corporations.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE SEMINAR.
lAW 6231.
A critic~1 study of Ihe criminal law processes at various slages from detention to ~ppeal, including a sludy of stale and federal rules of criminal pro·
cedure, and Ihe constitutionally derived procedur~1 rights of persons ~ccused
of crime.
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DEfENDING CRIMES AND JUVENilE DELINQUENCIES.
LAW 6260.
Oink'" training in tile invesliption. prqnradon• .lind defense of ~ult
crimes .lind jwenile
d~inquincies~d
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
in N.ndling post-lri,)1 actions.
JU\ffNILE COURTS SEMINAR.
LAW 6220.
A seminar to consider the power of the juvenile court. the juvenile court
<lind th~ lawyer. police irwestig,ltion; preliminary screening .Jnd detention;
and nohce and hearing..
LAW 6328-
The respective r~es of the fed~ i1nd Siale governments in h.llndling such
problems ~ .JIif .Jlnd wl.l~ pollution• .Jlgricultufill pollution, use of public
(.Jlnds, .Jlnd (.lind use pl.1lnning. Feden! ¥Jd st<lte regul.Jltory mum to Silfeguard the environment will be consid~ed in del.Jli!.
LABOR LAW.
LAW 6314_
Stu?y ~f stat~ and fedem I~ governing the emplDyef-union rel.Jtionship.
organu.JtlonaJ nghls, the esta:b1ishment of the collective barg<1lining relationship. and the leg.JJity of v.Jrious types of concerted activity.
ESTATt AND GIFT TAXATION.
lAND USE PlANNING.
LAW 6213.
The course will cover the field of zoning and planning n well n provide
:::nc:.phasis on subdivision contrm, restrictive deed covenants. .Jnd
LAW 627.
The impact of the fed~1 esl.Jte olInd gift tu on vulous rypes of dispositions of property during life .lind .lit death, the administfilllive olInd judi-
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ESTATE PLANNING.
LAW 6227.
Techniques of pl,)nnlng and Implementing dispositive arrangements, induding both inter vivos and testamentary dispositions; factors influencing
the choice of one technique over another, including the Income and estate
and gift tax consequences of a particular course of action.
FAMILY LAW.
LAW 6210.
Legal problems related to the establishment, dissolution, and reorganization of family relationships, including marriage, diVOrce, annulment. alimony
and child support. custody. and injuries to family relations.
fEDERAL JURISDICTION.
LAW 6211.
A study of the jurisdiction of the fed~1 courts and of the procedur<1ll rules
related to jurisdictional mailers. inchJding Ihe law applied by the fed~1
courts, fedef"<1l1 question and diven.ity jurisdiction. removal jurisdiction. jurisdictionaJ amount. appellate jurisdiction, .Jnd conflicts between the state .Jnd
n<1ItiooaJ judici.J1 syslems.
INJURIES TO RELATIONS.
LAW 6258.
A study of Iepi problems related to such nonphysical h.rms n defam.Jtion, irw.J5ton of privxy, and interference with business, economic,. .Jttd
f.Jmityret.Jtions.
INSURANCE.
LAW 6216.
The I..w applic.Jble to the formation, construction. and enforcement of
conlr.JCU fOt" life, casualty, ..nd property insurance; government r~ulation
of Ihe insuf"<1loce industry.
INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC LAW.
LAW 631B_
A study of the I..w of nations, including the nalure and sources of international law, jurisdiction of slates over persons .Jnd properly, recognition of
states and governments. the law of treaties, the role of international organizations, including the United Nations, legal restrictions on the use of force.
and the protection of human rights.
JURISPRUDENCE.
LAW 628.
An introduction to legal philosophy. The major Jurisprudential issues, the
definition of law, the concept of justice, the relation of I.JW and mor.Jlity,
imd the function of legal .Jnalysis will be considered Independently and in
the light of specific legal theories, including modem American legal
philosophies.
LEGAL DRAfTING.
LAW 6224
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~~~~~t~~nc:~c~~~eun~:,nts for private transaClions, principally those which
LEGAL HISTORY.
LAW 6247.
An examination of !h.e institutions forming the basis of the Anglo.American
legal system; the origins and development of criminal. contract, and tort
law; and lhe reception and adaptation of the common law in the United
Stales, with focus on such points as the writ system. development of
common law and equity courts, and the /urisdictional controversy within the
English judicial syslem.
LEGAL PROCESS.
LAW 6327.
. A survey 01 Ih~ American legaJ syslem and of offlCiaJ and priv.Jle instituhons Ihrough whICh a 1eg.J1 process is conducted in the perspective of their
evetyda!. ~Ot"kln, i~t~ation~ips, dealing by use of the "problem
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.Jnd execUtNe5.
LfGISLATION_
LAW 629.
A SIUdy 0' the dynamics of the legisbtive ptOCess .Jnd lhe role of the legisl<1Iture . in sh.Jpi~g ~licy. and making n_ laws; the processes and proc~
dures Involved ,n legislatIVe rese<1lrch. drafting. and deliberation.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
LAW 639.
~ st~dy of.lhe law rel.Jting to the creal ion of local governmenl units. their
legislatIVe, fiscal, pro,p,rielary, a.nd administrative powers and functions,
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MARITAL PROPERT\'.
LAW 6313.
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property
MILITARY JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
LAW 6226.
A study of the composition, jurisdiction, and procedures of courts-marlial
~onvened in Ihe armed !~rces of the United States, modes of proof authorIZed, the elements of mlht.Jry offenses, and defenses which are recognized
with emphasis upon the constitutional righls of accused servicemen.
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Oil AND GAS.
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LAW 6319.
A study of the taw of oil and gas with emphasis upon the interests thaI
may be created in oil and gas, the rights of the landowner, provisions in the
oil and gas lease, the rights of assignees, and legislation dealing with produclion and conservation.
PATENT TRADEMARK, COPYRIGHT, AND UNFAIR
COMPETITION LAW.
LAW 6329.
A survey course of federal regulation of Ihe intellectual and industrial
property law aspect of Ihe compelilive process, emphasizing patent, trademark, and copyright law; related law of unfair competition, trade secrets,
and know-how licensing; problems of federal preemption.
PROBLEMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
LAW 6265.
The course will locus each semester on a particular problem in environmental law. The problem will be studied in depth with emphasis on analysiS
of legislation (stilte and federal) relating to it and iln evilluation of the regulatory scheme. The functions of administrative agencies ilnd their actions concerning the particular problem will also be examined. Examples of problems
which might be used indude air pollution, wilter pollution, oil pollution, use
and abuse of public lands, conselViltion of scarce resources, the energy crisis,
and regional or stiltewide Iilnd use planning and milnagement for environmentill purposes.
REAL PROPERTY SECURITY.
LAW 649.
A study of reill property security and financing. Creation ilnd enforcement
of mortgages, equitable liens, mechanics' liens, ilnd other forms of real
property security; aSSignments and priorities. Financing and security devices
used in connection with land acquisition and development such ilS leasehold
mortgilges, sale and leaseback, real estate investment trusts, and syndiCiltion.
Study of commercialleilses, shopping center leasing. ilnd condominiums.
PROSECUTING CRIMES AND JUVENILE DElINQUENCIES.
LAW 6241.
CliniCilI training in the district and county allorneys' offices and the juvenile probation department involving the investigiltion, preparation ilnd trial
of ildull crimes ilnd adjudication of juvenile delinquencies, and the supervision of juveniles placed on probation and parole.
REMEDIES.
LAW 6312.
Forms of legal and equitable relief a court is equipped to grant by way of
redress to those who have been or may be injured, including altLrnalive
choices and the tactfCilI advantages of each.
RESTITUTION.
LAW 6212.
The legal concept of unjust enrichment and available remedial devices;
its application to various factual situations--fraud, mistake, duress, partially
performed agreements, benefits tortiously acquired.
SECURITIES REGULATION.
LAW 6249.
Federal and state (particularly Texas) regulation of the issuance and sale
of corporate securities; antifraud provisions, broker-dealer registration and
market regulation, securities registration, administration and enforcement,
civil liability and rescission, exemptions, financial reporting. disclosure, in·
sider trading. and proxy regulation.
STATE AND LOCAL TAXATION.
LAW 62]4.
A study of selected problems dealing with the power to tax and limitations
placed upon such power by the federal and state constitutions; the chief
sources of state and local tax revenues; and problems of conflict between
tax systems in a federal state.
T£XAS LAND TiTlES.
LAW 62S0.
Contracts for sale of land; forms of deeds; descriptions; warranty and
other covenants of title; escrows; recording statutes; practice in drafting;
acquisition of title to land through adverse possession.
TEXAS PRACTICE.
LAW 647.
A study of the Texas law in civil cases concerning jurisdiction of courts;
venue of actions; joinder of parties and claims; pleading; discovery; summary judgment; jury and nonjury trial, including special issue practice; judgments and their effect; post-Irial molions; perfection of appeal; and appellate review.
TRADE REGULATION.
LAW 6311.
A study of Ihe national antitrust policy under the Sherman, Clayton, Robinson-Palman, and federal Trade Commission acts and the applicalion of these
laws 10 individual action ilnd restrictjye agreements involVing price fiXing,
market division, resale price maintenance, price discrimination, trade boycoils and refusals 10 deal, exclusive arrangements, patents, monopolies and
indUSlrial concentration, public and private remedies.
TRIAL ADVOCACY.
LAW 6228.
A practical course involving demonstrations and student practice in all
aspects of the trial of civil and criminal cilses which provide significant op·
portunities for jury persuasion, instructor analysis and commentary respecting student performance and evaluation of trial tactics.
LAW 6268.
WOMEN AND THE LAW.
A study of sex discrimination in AmeriCiln law, emphasizing the origins
and the extent of sex discrimination, the feminist movement, and recent
legislative, judicial, and constitutional developments. The proposed Equal
Rights Amendment and legal remedies for sex discrimination are also
reviewed.
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION.
LAW 62]0.
A study of the origin and substance of workmen's compensation law and
procedures before adminislrative tribunals and courts. Special emphasis on
Texas statutes and procedure.
LAW REVIEW.
LAW 712.
LAW REVIEW.
LAW 722.
RESEARCH.
LAW 711.
RESEARCH.
LAW 721.
LEGAL AID.
LAW 71].
LEGAL AtD.
LAW 723.
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PRELAW ADVISERS
listed below are the official prelaw advisers on various
campuses in Texas who have authorized us to include their
names in the interest of disseminating the most complete information about the study of law. For additional information, you
may wish to see the official Pre-law Handbook, 1973-74 edition,
published in the fall of 1973 and prepared by the Law School
Admission Test Council and the Association of American law
Schools. It may be obtained at college bookstores or ordered
from Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08540.
Teus Tech University
Professor Ch.Jrtes E. O.Jle, Dep.Jrtment 01 firwKe
PTOfesSOf PilUJ J. Woods, Dep.Jrtment of History
Abilene: Chri51i.Jn ColI~e
Professor 8. F~nk Rhodes. HNd, DepMtmenl of History and Politini
Science:
Angdo S'.Jle Univl!fSity
Professor W.iller Noeike. Dep.Jrtment of Gcwemmenl
AUSlin COUege
Professot' Kennelh W. Sireet. O~rtment of Governmenl
B~or University
Professor Edwin P. Homer, School of ~
Texas Slate University
Professor Joseph Saylor, Department of Political Science
hSI
Howard P<lyne College
Professor K. J. Bragdon, Social Science Division
lamar University
Professor Boyd L Lanier, Departmenl of Government
Professor Arthur F. Sielley, Department of Business Administration
McMurry College
Professor Henry Doscher, Division of Business Administration
Midwestern University
Professor leo M. S<lbola, Chairman, Department of Political Science
Professor Henry Steffen, School of Business Administration
North TeltilS Stale Universlly
Profeuor Clovis C. Morrisson, Jr., Departmenl of Political Science
Southern Methodist University
Professor Ann Thomas, Department of Political Science
Professor Roland W. Porlh, Department of Accounting
Southwesl TeltilS State University
Profeuor Randall W. Bland, Department of Political Science
Southwestern University
Professor B. Joe Colwell, Department of Economics
Stephen F. Austin Slale University
Professor Joe Ellis Ericson, Head, Department of Political Science
Tarleton State College
Professor O. A. Granl, Head, Deparlment of Social Sciences
Texas A&l University
Professor Jefferson M. Bishop, Departmenl of Government
TexasA&M University
Professor lawrence Br~enee. Department of Accounling
Professor Philip Goode, Department of Accounting
Professor J.M. Nance, Head, Department of History
Professor John Seymour, Department of ManaRement
Texas Christian Univenity
Professor Charles W. Procter, Dep<lrtment of Cooternment
Professor J. Shelby Sharpe, Departmenl of Cooternment
Texas luthfian College
Professor Ffillnk Ghesher, Department of Economio
PJ"ofessor Willivn W. White, Dep<lrtmenl of History
Professor Layne D. Hoppe, Dep.rtment of Political Science
Texas Wesleyan College
Professor AI..., Butcher, Social Science Division
Trinity University
Professor Robert Walker, Chairman, Department of Political Science
The Unrversity of Texu at Arlington
Professor J. D. Bryanl, Depilrtment of Business Administfilltion
Professor Don Cantwell, D~rtment of Business AdminiSlfilitfon
Professor Sam Hamlett, Dep<lrtment of Cootemment
Professor C. D. Richards, Department of History
The University of Texas at Auslin
Professor Robert Cotner, Department of History
Professor H. Millcolm MKDonald, Department of Government
Professor Eugene Nelson, Department of General Business
The Unrversity of Texas ilt EI Paso
Professor Jose F. Avila, Assistilnl Deiln of Students
Professor Joseph B. Graves, Department of Political Science
Wayland Baptist College
Professor Mary Zumol, Department of Governmenl
West Teus Stale University
Professor David R. Matthis, Department of Government
Professor Gene McGlasson, Ir., Department of Business Administration