LAW SCHOOL CATALOG
1991-92
A Message from Dean Newton
Contents
Message from Dean Newton
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The Law School
2
The University Community
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The Curriculum
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Student Affairs
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Application for Admission
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Oath of Residency
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Information for Applicants
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Finances
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Scholarship Application
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Directory
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Calendar
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Bulletin of Texas Tech University
(USPS075-460j
Vol. LXVlll No.1 July 1991
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CO\.Irsescontalned herein are sub)edlocontlnuous
review and evaluation, the University reseTWS the
right to make ch/!lflges at any tlme Without notlce.
This publication is therefore Intended forlnfo11'Tlation
only
Alllnquh1es /!lnd colTespondence concerning
admission should be addressed to
Admissions Office
Law School
TeKasTechUnlverslty
Lubbock, TX 79409
(806)742-3791
Every law school has a unique character
delennined by many factors, such as the
quality and diversity of its faculty, the size of
the school, the relationship of students and
faculty, and the attitude of the administration,
staff, and faculty toward students.
Texas Tech has a faculty of thirty full-time
professors as well as adjunct professors with
expertise in various areas of practice. The
faculty reflects a broad spectrum of legal
philosophy and a wide geographical background. Quality of teaching is stressed, as
evidenced by the positive comments of
attorneys who have hired our graduates. Our
curriculum is composed of courses designed
to provide a student with a strong foundation
in law appropriate to practice in any jurisdiction. Students can also choose elective
courses which emphasize practice and
procedure in the state of Texas.
A special quality of the Law School-its
smaller size-provides an atmosphere of
infonnality and accessibility that is possible
with a 20:1 student-faculty rallo. Smaller
classes allow for more communication
between faculty and students, and the faculty
open-.door JXlllcy pennits a student to visit
with instructors as needed beyond classroom
hours.
We are dedicated to encouraging students
to develop their JXltential, and this attitude is
reflected in the SUPJXlrt provided by members
of the faculty and staff. We also like to think
that the Texas Tech University Law School is
uniquely successful in nurturing student
development. Over the past ten years students from the Texas Tech Law School have
won National Championships in moot court,
mock trial, and client counseling competitions.
We hope this material will answer your
questions concerning the procedure for
applying for admission and also the process
used by the Admissions Office to review your
application.
If after reading these materials you have
quesllons concerning the school or the
admission process, please call our Admissions
Office.
We are pleased that you are interested in
seeking admission here.
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W. Frank Newton
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The Law School at Texas Tech was
established largely through the efforts of
attorney Alvin R. Allison, a former member
of the Board of Regents of the University,
who saw a need for a state-supported law
school in the West Texas area. 1be Board
appointed the Law School's first dean in
1966, and in 1967 the first dassof 72
entering students enrolled. In the faU of 1990
total enrollment was 588.
The Law School was appfOllJeCl by the
American Bar Association in August 1970
and is fully accredited by the Supreme Court
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The Law School
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of Texas (1968) and by the Association of
American I.2w Schools (1969).
The objective of the faculty is to train men
and women for the practice of law anywhere
in the United States, whether as advocate,
counselor, judge, or law teacher, in accordance with the highest traditions of professional responsibility. At the same time, the
use of law as a stepping-stone 10 a career in
government, politics, or business is recognized. The curriculum and the instruction
methods are designed 10 develop in the
students their highest potential, whatever
their reasons for entering the school.
In addition to classrooms and seminar
rooms, the Law School building has a
complete law library, lounge area, courtroom,
computer laboratory, snack area, locker
room, placement office, student organization
offices, and faculty and administrative offices.
Handicapped students will find numerous
barrier-free facilities and programs to provide
services and to promote access to all phases
of University activity. The Law School
entrance Is free of steps and all floors are
served by an elevator.
State offices of the Commission for the
Blind and the Texas Rehabliltatlon Commission are located on the Texas Tech Campus.
The Law Library
An adequate, weJl-organized library facilitates the study of law and perhaps should be
considered second only to the faculty as a
positive influence on students.
Texas Tech Law Ubrary, with more than
250,000 bibliographk ttems ftncluding bound
volumes, microfonns, and government
documents), provides a vast amount of
primary source material, including statutes,
judicial opinions, and administrative regula-
tlons. Also available is an extensive selection
of secondary sources, su:h as treatlses, legal
periodicals, and topicalloose-Ieaf services.
The variety of legal materials a1lovJs students
to do most, if not all, of their research on the
premises. Multiple copies of heavily used sets
assure accessibility of assigned readings to all
students.
In addition to traditional library resources,
the Law Ubrary has tenninals for both LEXlS
and WESfLAW. These computerized legal
research facilities broaden and enhance the
Quality of traditional methods. Training on
LEXJS and WESTLAW is an integral part of
the first year Legal Research course. Teaching the use of the tu.'O systems and supervisIng use of the tenninals are the principal
duties of the Coordinator of Automated Legal
Research, a member of the library staff.
TIle Law Ubrary is a selective depository
for current United States government publicatk>ns and has ready access to the comprehensive collection of retrospective documents
available at the main University library. A fulltime specialist maintains and manages the
documents coIlecllon and provides reference
servlce pertaining to government publicaHons.
The library encompasses four floors of the
Law School building with seating areas, study
carrels, and conference rooms located on all
floors. Space for storing and using \.\fOrd
processors and personal computers is provided in the computer lab on the second floor
of the library.
The well-equipped computer laboratory,
supervised by a librarian, is available to all
students. Laboratory activities include
computer-assisted instruction in selected legal
topics, a general introductlon to computers as
lools for Iav.ryers, and computers available for
preparing research assignments.
The library staff provides excellent service
in maintaining the collection and assisting
students in Its use. A computerized, on-line
cataloging system provides bibliographic data
from thousands of other participating libraries
and speeds the processing and cataloging of
new books, making them accessible shortly
after their arrival. The same automated
system facilitates requests to other libraries
for loans of individual items not included in
the Law Ubrary collection. The Associate
Ubrarian iniUates such interlibrary loan
requests.
For maximum use by the students, the
library is open over one hundred hours a
week, with special provision for comfortable
study space beyond library hours during the
two weeks of final examinations. Due in part
to their library experience at Texas Tech,
graduates general1y possess a thorough
knowledge of legal information sources and
are weD aware of the importance of law
libraries to their profession.
Volunteer Law Students and
Lawyers (VLSL)
Volunteer Law Students and LaVJyeTS, Inc.
(VlSLJ is a not-for-profit corporatk>n formed
to provide legal assistance to persons who
are unable to pay attorney fees. Working
under the supervision of \Q)unteer attorneys,
law students actively participate in the
provision of legal services to clients. Law
students interview clients, research legal
problems, draft documents, and accompany
their supervising attorney to court.
Although students do not receive academic
credit or monetary compensation, the
program has wide student support and
involvement.
Placement Office
The Placement Office at the Texas Tech
School of Law offers a wide array of services
to students and alumni of the Law School.
On-eampus interviews are held in the fall and
spring semesters at the Law School for
prospective legal employers from throughout
Texas and the United States.
The purpose of the placement service is to
match students with potential employers.
Each year over 150 law firms, government
agencies, and corporations interview students
for prospective employment. Workshops are
conducted on resume wriling skills and
interviewing skills. Mock interviews are
conducted for students throughout the year.
Job search strategies are developed for
students with particularized areas of interest.
The Law School participates in several olfcampus recruitment efforts to allow our
students to meet employers who do not come
to our campus. In 1989-90, the Law School
participated in the following recruitment
programs: Texas-In-Washington, Sunbelt
Minority, Southeastern Minority, and Texas
Off-Campus Recruitment Program.
Placement Office staff and members of the
faculty are available for career counseling and
consultation. In addition, the placement
resource library contains law firm and corporate resumes, books, and manuals on various
types of careers for those who choose
traditional legal practice as well as for those
who desire to pursue nonlegal jobs. Several
employer directories are available for student
use.
As a member of the National Association
of Law Placement, the Law School is involved lNith other .schools, bar associations,
and finns in a national forum for exchanging
information on law placement and recruitment.
The Placement Office is committed to an
equaJ oPJXlrtunity program on behalf of the
students.
Graduates of the Texas Tech Law School
have a variety of areas in which to practice
law. Traditionally, a majority of our graduates have entered private practice as associates of established law finns or as solo
practitioners. Graduates may also choose to
practice as government attorneys at the local,
state, or national level. Corporate positions
are the choice of some graduates and all
branches of the military employ attorneys in
their judge advocate general corps.
Legal Practice Skills
Law students have significant opportunities
to develop lav..-yering skills that play an
important role In the making of a competent
practitioner and advocate. Courses are
offered covering skllls such as client Interviewing and counseling, Irlal and appellate
advocacy, negotiation, and arbitration. These
courses are deSigned to bridge the gap
between the law studenrs theoretical education and the practice of the law. They usually
have small enrollments, pennitling participation by all students and "hands-on" training.
Use of videotape equipment, along with the
video tape library, gives students an opportunity for self-analysis and for learning from the
techniques of. skilled practitioners.
Students also may participate in intraschool
competitions In moot court, mock trial, client
cousellng, and negotiation. These competitions, administered by the Board of Barristers, allow students to polish their skills in
simulated practice settings.
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Honoraries
The Order of the Coif
The Law School was elected to The Order
of the Coif, the only national legal honor
society in the United States, in 1974. Only
one-third of the nation's law schools have
Qualified for a chapter of the honorary.
Members are elected annually from shJdents
ranking in the highest ten percent of the
graduating class whose character and activities In legal education indicate their VJOrthlness for membership in the order.
The Order of Barristers
Students selected as members of the
national Order of Barristers have exhibited
excellence and attained high honors through
the art of courtroom advocacy.
Texas Tech Law School
Foundation
The School of Law's active participation in
interscholastic competitions gives students the
opportunity to compete In a wide variety of
state and national competitions. A Texas
Tech team has won the Natlonal Trial, the
National Moot Court, and the National and
International Client Counseling competitions.
During the 1989-90 academic year, Law
School teams placed as follows: ABA
National Negotiation competition-regional
champion and third place national finals;
Mock Trial Tournament of Champions-third
place national competition; American Trial
Lawyers Association Moot Court competition-second place nationals; ABA National
Client Counseling competition-regional
runner-up; Texas Young Lav.ryers Trial
Competltlon-seml-finalist. For the 1990-91
academic year, finishes Included the following: ABA National Negotiation competition-regional champion and national finalist;
ABA National Client COlU1sellng competition-regional champion and national finalist;
National Moot Court competition-regional
champion, best brief, and best advocate;
State Bar of Texas Moot Court competition-semi-finallst
The Texas Tech Law School Foundation
was established in 1967 to assist in expanding Law School programs and in funding
activities not supported by state funds. Since
its creation, the foundation has provided
funds for scholarships, travel expenses for
student organizations and student competitive
teams, promotion of alwnni activities and bar
relations, continuing legal education, placement activities for its graduates, and for other
purposes directly benefiting the school, its
shJdents, and its alwnnl.
Rnancial support for the foundation has
been provided by alwnni, law firms, corporations, fOlU1dations, attorneys, and individuals
interested in supporting the Law School.
The foundation conducts an annual giving
program through which alumni and friends of
the Law School may contribute to the
scholarship fund or the general fund by
becoming members of the Dean's InnerCircle.
The Texas Tech Law School Association,
which consists of alumni and friends of the
school, functions as an important auxiliary of
the foundation. District directors located
throughout Texas as well as out-of-state
coordinate the activities of the association in
their individual areas. Texas Tech law alumni
have formed local chapters in every major
city in Texas.
The Strasburger & Price Lectures
in Trial Advocacy
An endowment has been established under
the Law School Foundation by the Dallas law
firm of Strasburger & Price to make possible
the flU1ding of distinguished speakers in the
area of trial advocacy. The first lecturer in this
series was former United States Attorney
General Griffin Bell. Other lecturers include
Judge John R. Brown, Chief Judge, United
States Court of Appeals; Morris Harrell,
President of the American Bar Association;
Clarence GUittard, Chief Justice, Dallas Court
of Appeals; Patrick Higginbotham, Justice,
United Slates Court of Appeals; Sir Edward
Walter Everleigh, a Lord Justice of the Court
of Appeals in Great Britain; Halbert O.
Woodward, Senior District Judge for the
Northern District of Texas; and Thomas G.
Hall, a Fort Worth attorney.
The Mehaffey, Weber, Keith &
Gonsoulin Trial Ski/ls Series
The Trial Skills Series was implemented In
1980 by the named Beaumont law firm in
order to develop the trial skills of law students
interested in oral advocacy. The series,
administered by the Board of Barristers,
includes a set of fourteen lecture tapes by
Professor Irving YOlU1ger on evidence, expert
witnesses, Impeachment, rehabilitation,
hearsay, burden of proof, and cross-examination.
The Halbert O. Woodward Lecture
Series
The Halbert O. Woodward Lecture Series
was established ujX)n Judge Woodward's
achieving senior stahJs in the United States
District Court, Northern District of Texas.
Funds for the annual lecture were contributed
from attorneys practicing in the Northern
District and from Judge Woodward's former
law clerks.
The inaugural lecture was presented by
Judge Thomas M. Reavley of the Rfth Circuit
Court of Appeals. This past year's lechJrer
was the Honorable Alice Oliver Trevathan,
Judge, 151st Judicial District, Harris County,
Texas.
Endowed Professorships
The Alvin R. Allison Professorship
of Law
The Trustees of the Texas Tech Law
School Foundation announced the completion of the Alvin R. Allison Professorship of
Law during their April 1991 metting. As
noted by the Trustees, the completion of this
endowed professorship is particularly gratifyIng since it honors the "Father of the law
School."
The Robert H. Bean Professorship
in Law
The Robert H. Bean Professorship was
established In November 1987 with donations from local attorneys and a settlement
obtained from an anti-trust suit filed against
the manufacturers of corrugated containers.
The professorship's primary objective is to
provide excellence in teaching civil procedure
and advocacy. The first holder of the Robert
H. Bean Professorship is Professor J. Hadley
Edgar, a member of the faculty for nineteen
years.
The Commercial and Banking Law
Professorships
The Texas Association of Bank Counsel
rrABO has contributed a substantial amount
toward the endowment of the Commercial
Law and Banking law Professorships. Twe
members of the Law School faculty, Professor John Krahmer and former professor
Robert Wood were instrumental in the
creation of TABC. They are co-edltors of
The Bank Lawyer, published by TABC, and
they serve as co-directors of the annual Texas
Banking Law Institute. In 1988 the endowment was sufficient to allow the naming of
two fellows lU1der the program. Professor
John Krahmer was selected as the Professor
of Commercial Law.
The Jack Maddox Professorship of
Law
The Jack Maddox Professorship of Law is
made possible by a $2,000,000 endowment
annOlU1ced by the J. F. Maddox Foundation
of Hobbs, New Mexico in 1982. The
endowment is named for the late Jack
Maddox, a 1929 Texas Tech graduate in
textile engineering. Professor Owen L.
The University Community
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Anderson, a nationally recognized authority
in the area of oil, gas, and mineral law, has
been named the Jack Maddox Professor of
Law.
The George Herman Mahon
Professorship in Law
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In March 1981 an endowed professorship
in law honoring the late George H. Mahon
was establlshed with a gift from Charles Bates
Thornton and Flora Laney Thornton.
George Mahon, who died in 1985, was a
member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 44 years. He served under eight
presidents, beginning with Franklin D.
Roosevelt. When elected to Congress in
1934, he became the first representative
from the newly created 19th Congressional
District. He was appointed to the powerful
House Appropriations Committee in 1939
and became chainnan of its subcommittee on
defense in 1949 and chairman of the full 55member House Appropriations Committee in
1964. At retirement in 1977, he was dean of
the House of Representatives. Numerous
organizations honored Mr. Mahon for his
service to the nation, his state, and his
district.
Congressman Mahon received his law
degree from the University of Texas and was
a member of the State Bar of Texas. He held
honorary degrees from several universities
including Texas Tech.
The primary objectives of the professorship
are to provide excellence in teaching concepts of the legal profession and to expand
students' knowledge in areas influenced by
the law.
The first holder of the George Hennan
Mahon Professorship in Law was Corwin W.
Johnson, the Baker and Botts Professor of
Law at the University of Texas Law School,
who was a visiting professor during 1984-85.
The current holder of this professorship is
W. Reed Quilliam.
Housing
Law students may select from a variety of
on-campus or off-campus housing. Residence
hall and apartment facilities primarily for
graduate students, are available in Gordon
Hall and Gaston Hall Apartments. Inquiries
and correspondence regarding room reservations in the residence halls on campus should
be addressed to the Housing Office, Texas
Tech University, Box 4629, Lubbock, TX
79409.
Because the campus is bounded on three
sides by residential areas, off-campus living
quarters of all types, including private donnitories, are conveniently available. A housing
guide may be obtained in person from the
University Student Association office.
Affirmative Action
The faculty and administration of the Law
School recognize the need for increasing the
number of minority group members in the
legal profession. The school therefore
encourages applications from minority
students.
The Association of American Law Schools
(AALS) and the Council on Legal Education
Opportunity (CLEO) sponsor programs
designed to increase the number of minority
law students. Those interested in infonnation
on these programs should write to CLEO,
1800 M Street, N.W., Suite 290, Washington, DC 20036.
The Mexican-American Legal Defense and
Education Fund (MALDEF) provides financial
assistance to Hispanic students applying to
law school. Applications may be obtained by
writing to MALDEF, The Commerce Building, 314 East Commerce Street, Suite 200,
San Antonio, TX 72805.
Statement on
Nondiscrimination
It is the policy of Texas Tech University
School of Law not to discriminate on the
basis of sex, age, disability, race, color,
religion, or national or ethnic origin in its
educational programs, admissions policies,
employment policies, financial aid, and other
school-administered programs. This polley is
enforced by federal law under Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries
regarding compliance with these statutes may
be directed to Dr. Robert H. Ewalt, Office of
Student Affairs, 213 Administration Building,
telephone (806) 742-2131.
Any disabled students needing special
services or accommodations should advise the
law school after acceptance.
Texas Tech University originally opened in
the fall of 1925 as Texas Technological
College with four schools-Uberal Arts,
Home Economics, Agriculture, and Engineering. By action of the Texas State Legislature,
Texas Technological College became Texas
Tech University on September 1, 1969.
Today the University has an enrollment of
over 25,000 and consists of the instructional
colleges-Agricultural Sciences, Architecture,
Arts and Sciences, Business Administration,
Education, Engineering, Home Economics,
and the Law School and the Graduate
School. The Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center, a separate institution,
opened in 1972.
Many special facilities for interdisciplinary
research are available, such as the computer
center, the Southwest Collection (a regional
depository for historical infonnation pertaining to West Texas and the near Southwest),
and the University Library's expanding
collection of material in the general areas of
the humanities.
Located near the Law School, the Student
Recreation Center and the Aquatic Center
offer a wide variety of indoor sports facilities
in addition to an olympic size indoor-outdoor
swimming pool, tennis courts, and ball fields.
Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, a city of over 186,000 with a fine
variety of cultural and recreational opportunities and a dry and invigorating climate.
The city maintains more than sixty public
parks for those interested in sailing, sailboarding, tennis, softball, golf, and soccer.
Cultural events include performances by the
Lubbock Symphony and Civic Ballet, while
dramatic groups from the city, the Texas
Tech theatre arts program, and occasional
Broadway traveling companies present a
broad selection of theatrical fare.
Texas Tech's campus of 1,839 acres is one
of the largest in the nation, and with its
attractive landscaping and unique Spanish
Renaissance red-tile roofed buildings, is one
of the most attractive.
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The Curriculum
Programs of Study
Doctor of Jurisprudence
In order to be recommended for the J.D.
degree by the faculty, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 90 semester
hours, normally accomplished in six semesters or five semesters and two summer
sessions. A cumulative average of 2.0 is
required for graduation. Other academic
requirements for graduation and for maintain-
ing good standing aTe contained in the "Rules
and Regulations of the School of Law,"
which is given to students upon their initial
registration and is available upon request.
The grading scale is as follows: A=4.00,
8+=3.50, 8=3.00, C+=2.50, C=2.00,
D+=1.50, 0=1.00, and F=O.O.
Average academic attrition rate for the first
year students over the past five years is
approximately 9 percent.
The bar passage rate of graduates was
94.1 percent for the February 1990 Texas
bar exam and 96.7 percent for the July 1990
Texas bar exam.
The Law School offers a full-time program
only. Part-time enrollment is not pennitted.
Classes are offered only during the day. A
student may not take more than 17 or less
than 13 hours in any semester without
special pennission. There is no minimum
course load requirement for students during a
swnmer session.
The J.D. program provides a general
background in law, but the cuniculum is
broad enough that students may, through
their choice of electives, emphasize a particular area of the law such as tax, estate planning, environmental, criminal, international,
litigation, public, property, or businessrelated.
Doctor of JurisprudenceMaster of Business Administration
The Law School and the Graduate School
of Texas Tech University offer a joint program leading to the degrees of Doctor of
Jurisprudence (J.D.) and Master of Business
Administration (M.BA). The joint degree
allows a student to complete the requirements
for both degrees in three or four years,
depending upon the extent of leveling in
business courses required.
The program is designed principally for the
student with nonbusiness undergraduate
training who wishes to acquire a broad
business knowledge to complement legal
training. For this student, up to 22 hours of
leveling may be required prior to commencing the graduate business courses, resulting in
a total of 124 hours of law and business
courses. For the student with an appropriate
business backgrotU1d, however, the degree
may be secured without leveling and by
completing a total of 102 hours of law and
business courses. To satisfy the 90 hours of
law for the J.D. degree and the 36 hours of
business for the M.B.A. degree, 12 hours of
approved law courses are transferred as
elective credit to the M.B.A. degree and 12
hours of approved graduate business courses
are transferred as elective credit toward the
J.D. degree.
The f.irst year of study consists entirely of
law courses. During the second and third
years, the remaining required law courses are
to be completed together with selected law
electives and an appropriate number of
graduate business core courses.
An acceptable score on the Graduate
Management Admission Test (GMAT) is
required for the M.B.A. portion of the
program.
Doctor of Jurisprudence-Master of
Science in Agricultural Economics
This joint degree program follows generally
the outline of the J.D.-M.B.A. and involves
the cooperative efforts of the Law School,
the Graduate School, and the Department of
Agricultural Economics. To fulfill the 90-hour
requirement for the J.D. degree and the 36hour requirement for the M.S. degree, 12
hours of approved courses from the Graduate
School and the Law School are applied to the
degree earned in the other school. Thus, to
complete the joint degree program, the
student will take 78 hours of law and 24
hours of graduate agricultural economics. A
comprehensive examination over the 18
hours of core course material for the M.S.
degree must be passed as a requirement for
the degree. The first year of study in the
combined degree program is devoted exclusively to the study of law. After the first year,
courses in both the graduate division of the
Department of Agricultural Economics and
the Law School may be taken concurrently.
An acceptable LSAT score will be sufficient
for admission to the Graduate School for the
M.S. portion of the program.
Doctor of JurisprudenceMaster of Public Administration
A student may complete the requirements
for a J.D. and a Master of Public Administration (M.PA) degree in approximately four
years if the student is enrolled in the Center
for Public Service and the Law School for the
combined degree program. Each school
accepts 12 hours of credit for approved
course work completed in the other school to
fulfill the requirements for its degree, thereby
reducing the total number of hours required
for both degrees. Thus, 78 hours of law and
33 hours of graduate courses in the M.PA
program must be completed. Included in the
33 hours for the M.P.A. portion is an
internship assignment in a government office
(6 hours credit) together with courses selected
from one of the seven specific fields of
concentration. The first year of study consists
entirely of law courses. The student may elect
to take the required year of resident study at
the Center for Public Service in the second or
third year of the program. The remaining
period of study may involve both schools.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
must be taken and the score reported to the
Graduate School as part of the admission
procedure to the M.PA portion of the
program.
The joint degree program Is of particular
benefit to law students who have career
interests in administrative positions at all
levels of government and In public agencies
and institutions.
Application Procedure for Joint
Programs
Applications for admission to joint degree
programs should be made to both the Law
School 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
mu~t be accepted by each to be eligible for
the program. If a student is undecided about
whether to pursue one of the joint programs,
application to the Graduate School can be
delayed until the beginning of the third
semester in law school.
Acceleration
The Law School pennits students to
accelerate their work and to graduate in
December of the third year. A student may
accelerate by completing 12 hours of course
credit In two summer sessions.
Class Attendance
Regular attendance and preparation by
students are required. Students should be
aware that the Law School is obligated to
certify to the various boards of state bar
examiners that each student has been in
regular attendance in classroom instruction.
Each professor has the privilege of excluding a student from the course or from the
final examination in the course whenever that
student has accumulated an unreasonably
large number of absences or instances of
unpreparedness in the course.
Change of Requirements
The Law School faculty 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 right will not be exercised,
however, to impose substantial detriment
upon students enrolled at the lime of the
change.
Professor Will Rice Is usIng com-
puters to research how the oourts
have enforced labor laws.
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Courses
Scheduling of courses in any semester
depends upon the decisions of the faculty and
the dean. Courses commonly offered are
described below.
"Tecncontinueslobeoneo/
the besl ploce$ for our firm
lorecWillopsludentsinlhis
state.
Rrsl year courses are required. In addition
10 the advanced required courses listed, there
is an advanced legal research and writing
Roland K. Johnson, Harris,
Finley, Creel, & Bogle,
requirement that students may meet during
their second or third year by completing a
paper involving scholarly or problem-solving
Fort Worth Texas
legal research.
4 hI'S,
Agentr;)lsulVeyU$ll'IgfedcrlllcourtprocedurCbslI
~l,
lndudlngjurtsdk:tlon of courts, pkoolng,
disposllion without b1al,jolnder 01 claims and partles,
effectsol)Jdgments, and appell/lte re\llew.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 5001.
PROPERTY 5003.
4 hrs.
An introduction to the law of person<Jl property and
re<ll property,includingestatesand other interests in
I<Ind, real property lTI(Irkellng and conveyancing, and
landlord and terl<lnt problems.
TORTS 5004.
4 hrs.
Standbrdsand princlplesgovemlngleg<llll<lbt1ityfor
intentional bnd unintentional invasions 01 Interests of
person<llity and properly.
Advanced Required Courses It
First Year Courses
CML PROCEDURE 5005.
NONJUDICIAL PROCESS 5208.
2 hrs.
Instruction in dispute resolution wlthoutlitlgbtlon
emphasizing the lawyer's role in negoli<ltlon, medlbllon,
arbltration,and legislation Inulected and Ulustrative
<lreasolsub6tantivel<lw.
4 hrs.
A s!udyof the lederal judkla'Y's doctrine and pr;Kt\ce
ofjudlc131 revlew,;..dlcl3l powilr,lll'ldJurisdlction of the
courts, the powilr of Congress to regulate commerce, the
powilr ol the stbtes toregulbtecommerce,arod the
protection of prtv<lte rights, prMleges, and Immunities
under the Constitution which Indude5 the substtintille
rights of freedom of enterprise, Ireedom of expression,
Ireedom of religion, ilI'\d freedom from discrimination.
CONTRACTS 5002.
4 hrs.
A study 01 the enforce<lbilily of promises, the cre<l!lon
olcontractu<llobl\g<ltlons,perform,mceandbreach,the
Imp3Cl 01 the contract on the legal relbtlonshlpsof
nonpbrties, and the examination ol contract doctrine In
threeselllngs: personalsel'lllce, sales of goods, and
constroctloncontracts.
CRIMINAL LAW 5310.
3 hrs.
Inquiry Into the sources bnd 9O"ls of thecrimirlbllaw,
limitations on the State's power to define crimln<ll
Ii<lbilily, general principles olli<lbilily <lnd delenses, and
the char<ICterisl\c$ of partlcu\(lr crimes.
LEGAL ANALYSIS 5207.
2 hrs.
InstnJctlon In case and statute <lrI<Ilyslsthrough Ieg<l[
writing bnd oral argument. Wrillen assignments include
Iellers, memorb~, briefs, and similar forms 01 legal
writing.
LEGAL PROCESS 5102.
I hr.
A comprehensive Introduction to the study of Ibw Mel
to the institutions and processes of the Amenc"n Ieg<ll
system.
LEGAL RESEARCH 5101.
1 hr.
Instruction In the sources <lnd use ollTl(lterials forlll9<11
research,indudlngcomputer-asststedresearch,andIn
forms 01 Ieg<ll cit<ltlon.
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW 6005.
3 hrs.
Examines the role 01 the admlnlstr<ltive process In our
society, lormal and Informal, and emphasizes the powers
and procedures common to aU lldminlstratiVe agencies
arod therelationshipsamongthelegislbtive,judiclal,llnd
executlue branches In the development of public policy.
BUSINESS ENTlTlES 6035.
4 hrs.
A study of business organlult\ons Indudlng parlnershlp,limlted partoershlp, and other unincorporated
busine:ss forms, and business corporbtlons; the factors
<lffecting the selection of the fonnofb business
enterprise; the rlbture 01 corporate entities; the promotIon,org<lnlUltion,actiIliUes, financing, lTI(Inagement,and
dissolution of buslne:sscorporatlons.
COMMERCIAL LAW 6020.
4 hrs.
A study of the financing <Inc! distribution of goods from
manufacturer to ultllTl(lte consumer, with special
emphasis given to the financing 01 sales tr<lnsactlons
(ArtIc1e 9 of the Uniform Cornrnercial Code) and to the
processes for payment of sales-generated obllg<ltlons
(Articles 3, 4, and 5 of the Uniform Commercial Code).
3 hrs.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 6339.
$urveyof procedures applicable in the crimin<lljustice
system from aTTest through post-wnll\ction remedies.
EVIDENCE 6016.
4 hrs.
An examlrlbtlon of the problems of proof, Including
study of the admission <lrod exclusion of Information on
the bllsls of relevancy, economy, policy arod protection of
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INCOME TAXATION 6034.
4 hrs.
The purposes of this course are to give a bMlc
understanding of federal Income tax<lt\on relatlng to
Individuals, trusts, partnerships <lnd corporlltlons, and to
teach the use of complex statutes and regulations
PROFESSIONAL RFSPONSIBlUTY 6223.
2 hrs
The role of theleg<ll system and the Iaowyerin
Americ<ln society, with special emphasis on professional
responsibilities th<It a Ibowyer h<ls <IS private practitioner,
corporate attorney, crimlrl(ll prosecutor, gOllemmcnt
agencylaowyer, judge, and legislator. CI05e attention is
gillen to both the Code of Prolesslon!l1 Responsibility and
the Model Rules of Professional CondllCt
'Studentsmusttake 19 hours of these courses during
their second yellr.
WILLS AND TRUSTS 6015.
4 hrs.
A study of the devolution of property by descent, wiUs
<lrod trusts Including <I study of lut\lre interests and re1ated
constroctionalproblems.
Advanced Elective Courses
ACCOUNTING FOR LAWYERS 6215.
2 hrs.
A study 01 accounting and a«ounling concepts,
particul(IT1y !lS dealt with. In statutory law, judicial
decisions, and administrative law. Designed to prOlllde II
backgroundforadl.';,ncedstudyincorpor<ltefin<lncebnd
tax<ltlon.
APPEI.l.ATE ADVOCACY 6101.
1 hr.
Rese"rch <1M writing 01 briefs and participation In
competitlue rounds of or<llllrguments In appellate cases,
designed to develop writing bne! advocacy skills, and to
Increase thestudent'5 understanding of the rel<ltionshlp
belween prece<lentand policy In the resolution of leg<ll
controversies.
BANKlNGLAW 6017.
20r3hrs
Asurveyolthehlstory,slructure,and regul<ltory
scheme 01 the American banking system, with emphasis
on regulation of bank activities, trust powers, forming a
new bank. and bank holding companies
ADMIRALTY 6242.
2 hrs.
An examlrl<ltion of the hlstonc,,1 development of
admiralty and maritime jurisdiction, the nature and
source 01 substantive mllritime I<lw In the context of
particular topics and problems of admlr<llty Jurisdiction In
a federbl system.
ADVANCED COMMERCIAL LAW 6030.
2 hrs.
A study of Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code
which covers the law of sales. Included are the requirements lor lormatlon of a $llIes contr<ICt, problems in
enforcement, and determination of remedies lor breach
of contract.
ADVANCED CRIMINAl LAW 6045.
2 or 3 hrs.
Aro lldll<lnced critical study dealing with ulected Issues
In substantive crimlMI law, criminal procedure, and the
adminlstr<ltlon of crlmln<ll justice. The course lonnat
(e.g., semln<lr), topics to be Included, and credit (two or
three semester hours), wlU be determined and <lnnounced
in advance of registratlon by the Instructor.
ADVANCED INCOME TAXATION 6323.
3 hrs.
A study of la.1latlon principles applicable to lonnatlon,
management, reorg,ml~tion, <lnd dissolution of business
entities with particulbr emphasis upon the corporationshareholder relationship in both closely held and publicly
owned corporations.
AGRICULTURAL LAW 6394
3 hrs.
The study of Ilarious lbws lind Instltutlons th<It reflect
the unique characterlstlcs and needs of the <lgTk:ultur<ll
industry.
AMERICAN INDIAN LAW 6353.
3 hrs.
A survey of Amenc"n indian law with emph!lS1s upon
thetre<lty,st<ltutorial,andjurlsprudentialrelatlonshlpsof
feder<ll.state, and trioollegal systems.
AMERICAN LEGAL AND
CONSTrrvnONAL HISTORY 6378.
3 hrs.
A survey of the development of Amenc"n leg<ll
Instltutlons with empMsls on the history of Ieg<ll
doctrine, the oor, the judiciary, police, andcOTTectionS.
ANTlTRUST 6006.
2 or 3 hrs.
A study 01 the MIIon<ll antitrust policy under the
$herman, Clayton, Robinsoo-Plllmlln, and Fe<ler<ll Trllde
Commission acts and the applicallon of these laws to
Individual action and restrictive agreements Involving
pricefixlng,m,lT!<etdilllsion,resalepricelTl(llnlenance,
price discrimination, trade boycotts aM refuSllls to deal,
exclusive aTTangements, patents. monopolies and
Induslrlalconcentr<ltlon,publlc<lndpl'!'Ja,teremedles.
BOARD OF BARRISTERS 7105.
BUSINESS TORTS 6052.
2 or 3 hrs.
An examiMtion of Interferences with Intangible
business arod economic Interests, Including mlsrepresen·
tallon of competltor's products (trade libel), Interference
withcontr<ICtu<llreiatlons,flllseandmlsleadingadvertlslng, appropriallon of tr<lde values, c~t and
tr<ldernbrkinlringement.
CHILDREN AND THE LAW 6393.
3 hrs.
This course focuses on the u<lrylng relationships
among chlldren, parents, and the stale. Toples covered
Indude children's rights In Ilarious constiMlorIal contexts,
the juvenile justice system, child abuse bnd neglect, loster
care, and consent to medlc<ll care.
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COMPI.£X UTIGI\TJON 6045.
2 or 3 hrs.
An lKIva1"lC0d cMI procedure course, emphasizing
;oinder,dasslOCtk>ns, illndresjudielltalnmulti-party
disputes.
CONFUcrOFLAWS 6022
2or3hrs.
The law relating to transactlons or occurrences when
some Of all of th'l opeTilltiw fads "rise In more than one
state; jur1sdiction 01 court's enforcement 01 foreign
judgments and decrees; eholce ofoonnlcting I"", In
sltuatlonslnvoMnglorts,contracts,propt1rty,maniage,
divorce, illndprocedural problems.
THE CONSTITUTION AND LAW OF
AMERICAN FOREIGN AFFAIRS 6038.
2 or 3 hrs.
An ex"minatlon 01 foreign affairs pc>W(!T5 of the
federal Mel state gowrnments, treaty-maklng, lind
judieUll revlew. Designed to Introduce students 10 the
incorporation of intemation<lllaw inlo United Stales law.
CONSTTTUTIONAL lJ\W SEMINAR 6233.
A study of selected problems In constitution"i
2 hrs.
~w,
CONSTITUTIONAL TORTS 6041.
2 or 3 hrs.
A study of public olllclais' and entities' tort liability for
unconstitutional conduct, Indooingthe remedies'
sources,Vllrtous(\(,fenses, pertlnenl procedural \ssues,
and correntklglsllllivi! proposals.
CONSUMER LAW 6026.
2 or 3 hrs.
A conslderatlon of the law relating to merchant~
consumer transactlons, with special emphasis on the
place and operation of consumer credit In oursoc:lety,
existing and proposed Ieglslatlon aflectingconsumers,
a.ndjudidalandextra.judk....lself-helpmethodsa.Vi'llla.b!e
to aggrieved mercha.nts a.nd consumers.
CONTEMPORARY LEGAL
DEVELOPMENTS 6021.
2 or 3 hrs.
Topics, which a.re to be annoonced, will empha.slze
cummllssues and problems In law. Ma.y be repeated For
credit.
CORPORATE FINANCE 6218
2 hrs.
Study of corpora.te financ....lstrocturea.oochanges,
lncludingsolventa.ndinsolventreorga.nlzation. Dlvlclend
regula.tlon,senlorsecuritiesindudingboods,debentures,
preferred stock and convertible securities; fun<!amenta.1
corpora.techanges including merger, consolidatlon,sale
of assets, amendments, reea.pita.lizatlon and dissolution,
InsolventcorporatereorganlzatlonunderCha.pterl1oi
the BaonkruptcyCO<:Ie.
CREDITORS' RIGHTS 6001.
2 or 3 hrs.
Creditors' remedies and debtors' rights under slllie
law, Including exempt property, remedies of unsecured
creditors to collect debts bylndlvlclual and by collective
ItCtlon, and the law of fraudulent conveyances. The
Amerkan bankruptcy system lncludlngllquida.tion
proceedings and reorganlUltlon proceedings under the
Bankruptcy RelolT1"l Ad of 1978, and the Vi'lrlous
litigatlon Incident thereloand arising therefrom.
Attention will be given 10 equllllble distribution among
creditors and to rehabilillltion of the debtor in both types
ofba.nkruptcyproceedings.
CRIMINAL EVIDENCE 6237.
2 hrs.
A study of the critical doctrines 01 constltutlona.lla.w
which a.ffect the admissibility of evidence In crimina.l
ea.ses, including the speciFic areas of sea.n;h a.nd seizure,
Invasion of prlvacy, interTOg/ltlon of suspects, use of
undercover agents, privilege aga.lnst self-Incrlmlna.tlon,
confronllltion by witnesses, a.nd others.
DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
6288.2 hrs.
A study of the constitullonal,sllltutory, and regulatory
standardsforellmina.tlngandproolbillngdlscrimination
on the 0051s01 the Individual's race, color, religion, Sele,
or IllIllonal origin In hiring, dlscharging, classifying, or
promotlngemployees,orchanglngtheircondltlonsof
employment. It covers the procedures necessary for flllng
an ItCtlon lor dlscriminatlon, the Equal employment
Opportunity Commission and how It operates, the
standards set out by the ma.jor cases; and EEOC
regulatlons for determining discrimination and what
obligations employers {publk and prtvate),laborunions,
and employment agendes are under Including the
requirement for affirmative action programs.
ENTERTAINMENT LAW 6053.
2 or 3 hrs.
A discussion of the copyright aspects 01 entertainment
law. The course involves an In~epth analysis of the
Copyngh! Act as It affects creatlon, development, and
marketing of copyright material.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW 6023.
2 or 3 hrs.
The respective roles of the federal andslllte govemments In handling such problems as air and wa.ter
pollutlon, agricultural pollution, use of public laro::ls, and
Iaond-useplannlng. Federal and state regulaotorymeans to
safeguard the environment will be considered In deta.l!.
ESTATE AND GIFT TAXATION 6019.
2 or 3 hrs.
Aneslllte planning course thatexan1lnes the lmpact of
federal transfer Illxes (gifttax, est<lte tax, and generationsklpplngtransler tax) on various types of dispositions 01
propertyduringlifeandatdea.th,theadmlnlstrallveand
judlcl<ll process In resolving federal estate aro::l gilt tax
controversies, and the soc....l aro::l economic Implicallons
of taxation of distributions of wealth.
ESTATE PLANNING 6227.
2 hrs.
Techniques of planning and Implementing dispositive
arrangements, lncloolng both Inter vivos and leslllmentary dispositions; factors Influendng the choice of one
technique over anoiher, Including the income and estate
and gih taxconsequencesofa partk:ularcourse of
aclion.
FAMILY LAW 6024.
2 or 3 hn
Legal problems related to the establishment, dissolution, and reorgllnlUltlon of fOOlilyrelallonshlps, Inclooing
1T\<lrrtage, divorce, parental responsibility, alimony and
chikl support, adoption, and Injuries to fill1l11y relations.
FEDERAL CORPORATION LAW 6271.
2 hn.
An adVi'lnced study of corporate litiga.tion and
regulation under key porlions oithe Securities Eltchange
Act of 1934 and the rules and regulations of the S.E.C.
thereunder. The fourprinclpal areas studied In the depth
are (I) Implied civil actlons ba.sed on the S.E.C. rules lOb5 and § IO(b) 01 the Act, (ii) proxy regulat\on a.nd Implied
cMI actions ba.sed on regulation 14Aand§l4{a)ofthe
Act, (Ill) Insider trading regulation aro::l litiga.llon under
§16 01 the Act, and (I'.) regulatlon of tero::leroffers lor
and certain purchases of the shares of publkly traded
corporations under the Williilms Act codified In §§13Md
14 of the Ad and implied dvil actions based thereon and
the rules and regulations of the S.E.C. thereunder.
admlnistratlonofjustlcelnbothcriminalandcMI
settings.
FEDERAL CRIMINAL LAW 6298.
2 hn.
This course emphaosizes the special features 01 federal
enforcement and thefederal-state relationship in the
criminal law area.
JURISPRUDENCE 6208.
2 hrs.
An Introductlon 10 Iega.l philosophy. The major
jurisprudential Issues, the definition of law, the concept
ofjusllce, and the rel"tIon 01 law and morality will be
considered. From time to time, as announced In
advance of reglstratlon by the Instructor, 1T\<ljoremphasis
will be given to a particular lopic or group of topics In
this course, e.g., law as an Instrument of socla.l policy,
la.wand theology as relatOO to problems of moral
accounlllbllityor the ethics of V<'Irious Iypes of law
practlce.
FEDERAL JURISDICTION 6033.
2 or 3 hn.
A study of the jurisdiction of the lederal courts and 01
the procedural rules related to jurisdictional 1T\<ltlers,
indu-:ling the 11lWappiled by the federa.lcourts, federal
que:stiona.OOdivenityjurisdiction,re~ljurisdicllon,
jurisdictionalamount,appellatejurisdictlon,andconflicts
between the state and natiol'laljooiclal systems.
FORENSIC MEDICINE 6240.
2 hrs.
A study of law and mediclne including some medica.l
termlnoiogyandconceptsandreleVi'lntlegai princlplesas
they might be encountered In a. future case or public
forum. Particular attention is given to penpectives In law
and medicine, themedicalsclences, theforens!c
sciences, medical prooF In lltlgation,medica.1 1T\<llpractice,
hospilllillability, public health regulation, medica.l-moral
problems ina cha.nging society, etc.
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS 6043.
2 or 3 hn.
A review of Issues peculiar to commerclal dealings of
publicbodleslncludingsoverelgnlmmunlty,publk
biddingrequlrements,mandatorycontractclauses,and
special disputes procedures.
INCOME TAXATION OF ESTATES
2 hrs.
AND TRUSTS 6248.
Income taxation of grantor and nongrantor trosts and
of estales, Including concepts of distributable net Income,
tlerdistrlbutlons,dlstributlonslnklndaoothro~
rules.
INSURANCE LAW 6009.
2 or 3 hrs.
The law applicable to the fOlll"\lltion, construction, a.nd
enforcement of oontracts for life, casualty,andproperty
insurance; government regulatlon of the Insurance
industry.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
2 or 3 hrs
TRANSACTIONS 6003.
Lega.l aspects 01 doing business abroad, particularly In
deveioped countries, with emphasis on Illx pla.nnlng,
U.S. and European antitrust laws, exporting, licensing,
and lnternatlonalMnklngaoo finance. The course
SUNeys the regulation of multlnatlonal companies,
foreign investment, trade with Communist countries, and
industrial property.
JEWISH LAW 6283.
2 hrs.
A s!udyof bibllea.ljurlsprudence,ra.bbinic exegesis,
and comparative law spanning a.pproxi1T\<ltely 4000
years
JUDICIALADMlNlSTRAllON 6018.
2 or 3 hrs.
The course deals with the nature of thejudk....l
fundion at trial and on a.ppeal; judklal selection lncloolng
methods of recruitment and mitigation of bias; lorma.!
judklal educatlon; judic....l careers lncludlngtenure,
discipline and promotion; the management and
adminislra.tion of court systems; and an overview 01 the
lABOR LAW 6042.
2 or 3 hrs.
A study of sta.te and federal laws governing the
employer-union relallons!lip, organiUltional rights, the
establishment 01 the collective oorgalnlng relationship,
and the legality ofvartous types oiconcerted activity.
lAND-USE PLANNING 6025.
2 or 3 hrs.
The course will consider both priVi'lteand publk
meoosofcontroillng the use oiland. emphasis will be
placed on the areas of planning and zoning, including the
emerging problem of exclusionary land-use controls.
Further topics that will bediscusserl include subdivision
conlrols,restrictivedeedcovenants, emlnentdorn<lln
proceedings, and urban renewal
LAW AND PSYCHIATRY 6272.
2 hrs.
A study of Vi'lrlous practical and theoreti<:al aspects of
law and psychialry in the context of the insanity defense,
rights of the mentally ill, cMI commitment proceedings,
Involuntary behavior modificallon programs, and related
topics
LAW OF CITIZENSHIP, NATURALIZATION,
2 or 3 hrs.
AND IMMIGRATION 6031.
A study of the Constitution, ledera.lstatutes, regulatlons,ea.se law, and administrative dedsions relallng to
citizenship, aliens, and admission into and deportation
from the UnitedSta.tes.
LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT 6243
2 hrs.
An applicatory s!udyof basic plinclplesof being in
business, location and orga.niUltion of a. law firm, office
and la.w practice 1T\<llUlgement functions and systems,
technology and support services, and perlorrninglegal
workellicientlyandeffecllvely.
LAW REVIEW 7002.
lor2hrs.
LEGAL DRAfTING 6224.
2 hrs.
A study of dra.lting structure and phraseology as It has
evolved In modem legislative draftlng a.OO the application
of the resulting pr;nclples to the preparatlon ofdocumenls for priVi'lte transactions.
MARITAL PROPERTY 6008.
2 or 3 hrs.
Property rtghts of husoooo and wife under the Texas
community property system, Including coverage of the
lawrelatlngtohomeslead.
MASS MEDIA LAW 6051.
2 or 3 hrs.
ConstlMional and Iega.l Issues pertaining 10 print and
electronic media, indooing defama.tlon, privacy, prior
restraints, access to infOl'lTlaotion, and govemment
regulallon of the eleclronk media
Professor Thorn<lS Baker has been
a.ppolnted by the Chief JllStlce of
the United States Supreme Court
to the Committee on RulesolPractlceand Procedure of the Judicla.l
Conference of the Unlted States.
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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 6049.
2 or 3 hrs.
Detailed examination of the law and the legal
problems relating to non-profit ol"gllnlzattons, Including
requirements to obtain and maintain tax--exempt status.
OIL AND GAS LAW 6011.
20r3hrs.
A study 01 the law of 011 and gao; with emphasis upon
the lnteresls thM may be created in 011 and gas, the rights
of the landowner, provisions In the 011 and gas lease, the
rights of asslgnees, and legislation dealing with proouctIonand oonselWltion.
OIL AND GAS PROBlEMS 6274.
2 hrs.
An lldwnc:ed oourse dealing with partkularareasoloU
and gas. The course will have a wrying content which
will be announced. Areas 01 study ma.y Include federal
taxatlon of oll and gas lTansadlons; detailed study of
poollng,unltizatlon, and regulatlon of 011 and gas; and
drafting problems ao;sociated with 011 and gas conveyanc·
ingand operations.
REAL PROPERTY ANANCE
AND TRANSACTIONS 6004.
24 hrs.
A study of residentllli and commerclal real estate
transactions. Topics of discussion will Include: negotlatlngthe purchase and sale ContrllCt, methOOs of title
assurance; the secondllrymortgage market; laro::!
acquisition and deuelopmentloans; varlous mortgage
instrumenlsaro::!a1tematiuessucllasadjustablerllte
mortgages, wrap around mortgages, leasehold mortgages, purchase money mortgages, sale and lease bIlCks,
andconlTacts for deed; tall considerations in realestale
transactions; shopping centers; condominiums; lind
cooperlltives.
REMEDIES 6007.
2 or 3 hrs.
Forms of legal and equllllble relief a oourt Is equipped
to grant by Wi:ij 01 redress to tho;e who haue been or
may be Injured, incllJding altemative choices and the
tactkal advantages of each
RESEARCH 7001.
POST-eONVICTION REMEDIES 6267.
2 hrs.
A study of habeas corpus proceedings focusing on the
nature 01 the Ilcllon, applicable statutes, and pertinent
CIlse law for both state and federlll prisoners
MEDICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS
OF BIOETHICS 6204.
2 hrs
A jolnl course with medical nursing students lind
Instructors from the scl1oo1s of Medicine and Nursiflg
covering medical lind legal/lsJl'!clsofbloethlcs and the
legal rllmiflcalions of biological possibilities In currenl
medicalproctlce.
MEDICAL MAU"RAcnCE 6054.
2 or 3 hrs.
A study of the cMlllllbUlties of physldaos and other
health care providers for pTOlesslonal negligence, with
attentlon to st;,nd.J,rd of care, anillyslsof hospital and
medical records, pretrial and tThll ta<:tIcs, examination of
the medical witness, and settl~ot negotiatlon
MUSEUM U\W 6050.
2 or 3 hrs
Comprehensive study of the law and legal problems,
Including 1M considerations, relating 10 museums.
NATURAL RESOURCES LAW 6236.
2 hrs.
An lntToductlon 10 the «onomle, environmental, and
legal aspects of developing n"turlll resources. Topics
lnclude using public land lo.gt"/Iz1ng, rllOge, mineT/llor
timber purposes 1I00 the development 01 energy
resources such as hydroelecbi<:, coal or nudear poW(!r.
ThecoorsealsoproW:lesMovervlewofraleregulatlon
01 utilities and pricing schemes fornllltural resources.
NEGOTIATION WORKSHOP 6297.
2 hrs.
Development of the ~wyering skills useful to
settlement negotiation and mediation; analysis of
disputes and altelThlltlve solutions; and recognition ancl
useoFnegotiationslTateg\esandtecllniquesthrough
simula.tionexerclses.
PROBlEMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW 6265. 2 hrs
The oourse will focus each semester on II particular
problem in environmental law. The problem will be
studied In depth with emphasis on analysis ol leglslatlon
(state and federal) relating to It lind an evaluatlon olthe
regulatory scheme. The functions of admlnlslTatiw
agencles and their aclions concerning the partlcular
problem will also be eXllmined. E.xllmples ol problems
whk:h might be used include air pollution, water
pollution, oil pollution, use and abuse of public lands,
conselWltlon of scarce resources, theenergycrisls,and
regional or stalewlde land-use planning and management
forenvironmentllipurposes.
PRODUCTS UABIUTY 6276.
2 hrs.
A comprehensive study of the civilllCtlon for hllrm
resultlng from defective and dangerous producls,
Including the historical development of this theory ol
liability and Its component parts, the problems concemInguertical andhotizontal privity, defectiveness, proof,
available defenses, damages, and remedies
PUBLIC INlERNATIONAL LAW 6040.
3 hrs.
An inlToductory course In International legal studies,
with attention given to recognlztng, analyzing, and
solving Intemationallaw problems In the areas ol
Inlemlltionalmllitaryinterventlon,soclo-poIltiC1llrights,
economic development aro::! ~ll-belng, and environmental protection. Special emphasis Is focused on the
sources ol International law and the manner in whkh It Is
cllllnging to meet the demands of the future.
PUBUC EDUCATION LAW 6032.
2 or 3 hrs.
A comprehensive study of the tmpact ollaw upon
public edUClltlon In Americll,emphaslztng the dluerse
relatlonshlps exlstlngbetween students, teachers,
oominlslTalors, gouemlng bOOles, legislature, lind the
public, and how these relationships are affected bylaw
expressedlnregulallons,statutes,judiclaldeclslons,state
constitutions, and the United States Constitutton.
lor2hrs.
SECURITIES REGULATION 6028.
2 or 3 hrs.
Federal and state regulation of the public dislributlon,
offer, and sale 01 oorporate securities. The course
includes a thorough study of the Securities Act ol1933
and those portions ol the Securities Excllange Act of
1934 which relate loregislrlltlon aro::! reporting by
publicly lTaded corporattons, together with the rules and
regulatlons of the S.E.C. implementing the disclosure
system under these statutes, and cMI IlCttonS lind publk
enforcement 01 the reglslrlltlon and Ilntifraud provisions.
Types of securities and underwriting techniques lire
surveyed,1lIldthekeydeflnltionsllndexemptlonsinthe
statutes are studied. Stllte securities law Is also studied
with particular emphllsis on the seruriltes registration
and antifraud aspecls 01 the Tel<as Securities Act.
SKJu.5 DEVELOPMENT 7004.
10r2hrs.
SPORTS LAW 6055.
2 or 3 hrs.
A study of the law liS iI affects professional and
amateur sports. It probes the relallonshlps among the
1eagues,thelndlvlduaiclubs,theplll~rs'unlons,llndthe
athletes. Topics covered are pla~rs' ConlTllCts,
arbilTallon, remedies, antltnJst Issues, labor exemptions,
discipline of players aro::! clubs,collective bargaining,
liability for injuries, amateur athletics, and NCAA
problems.
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT 6036. 2 or 3 hrs.
A study of the law relaling to the creation ollocal
govemmentunils,thelrlegislative,fisClll,proprietary,and
adminlstrallue powers IlIld functtons, tort lind ContrllCt
li<lbllity. The relallonshlp between state lind local
govemment and inter-gouemmental conRicts wiD be
discussed. Speci<ll emphasis ts placed on Texas law.
STATE AND LOCAL TAXATK)N 6039.
2 or 3 hrs.
A study of selected problems dealing with the po~r
10 tall and limlllltlons placed upon sucll power by the
Federal andstllte constitutions; the chief sources ol the
state and local taJ<; revenues; and problems of connict
between tax systems in a federal state
TAX POUCY 6281.
2 hrs.
A study of the fundamentlll philosophical, political,
economic, and legal principles lind tools of analysis
reg<lrdlng till< policy.
TAX PROCEDURE, PENALTIES,
AND PROSECUTION 6282.
2 hrs.
A study of the procedural aspects of federal t1lJlation
matters, Including audils, settlement prOC'!dures, court
jurisdlctton and procedure, lind criminal prosecutions,
andolclvilandcrimlnllipenaltle:sprovldedbyslatule.
TEXAS CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 6010.
2 or 3 hrs.
The law regulating the Tel<lls crimlnlll process from
arrest through post-convictlon review with M emphasis
on lis unique characteristics.
TEXAS LAND TTT1..ES 6250
2 hrs.
ConlTllCtsforsaleofland; forms of deeds; descriplions; warranty and other cownants of title; es<;rows;
recordlngstatutes;practkeindrafling;acqulsltlonoltitle
to land through adverse possession.
TEXAS PRETRIAL PROCEDURE 6037.
2 or 3 hrs.
A study of the Texas law In clvilcao;es pertaining to
subject matterjunsdictton within the state system,
jurisdiction of persons and properly, pleadings, uenue,
parties, elfectsof prtoradjudkations, attacks on final
judgments, discovery, and dlsposillon wlthoul trial.
TEXAS TRIAL AND APPELl.AlE PROCEDURE
6014.
20r3hrs.
A study of the Texas law In civil cases pertaining to
trial and appellate procedureconcemlngthejury,
presentation ol the C/lse, motions for Instructed verdict,
the court's charge, theverdkt, Irl1lI before the court,
post-trial mollonslllld procedures, final 1lIldappealabie
judgments, appelillte jurisdiction, perfection of appelll,
the courls of cMlllppeal, the Supreme Court of Texas,
and origioal proceedings In appellate courts.
TRIAl ADVOCACY 6228.
2 hrs.
A practical course lnvolvlngdemonslTations and
student practice in all aspecls of the trial 01 clvtl and
criminal CIlseS whk:h provide significanl opportunities for
jury persll1lSlon, instroctor Iloalysis lind commentllry
respecting student perforrnance and evaluation of trial
tactics.
WATER LAW 6027
2 or 3 hrs.
The oourse oouers a variety of topics Including the
privllte law systems lor allocating water 1lI1long users, the
public law systems of allocation, groundwaler manllgement, development of new wllter supplieS, Interstate
dlspules,llndwaterpoilution
WORKERS' COMPENSATION 6230.
2 hrs
A study 01 the orlgin aod substance ofworllers'
compensatton law and procedures before administrative
tribunals and courts. Specllli emphasis on Texas statutes
andprOC'!dure.
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Student Affairs
tee comprised of advanced law students. It
houses the Academic Support Desk, the
Audio-Visual Lab, and the Student Information Center.
The Academic Support Desk, manned by
Texas Tech Student Bar
Association
The Texas Tech Student Bar Association
was organized to promote the objectives of
the legal profession, to operate as a liaison
with other organizations, and to aid students
with basic services.
The Student Bar offers such setvices as a
nonprofit bookstore, check cashing, textbook
and study aid exchange, seminars, and
numerous social activities throughout the
year.
Student Academic Support
Services (SASS)
The Student Academic Support Services is
designed to enable students to help each
other achieve academic success. SASS
operates in conjunction with the Faculty-
Student Counseling Committee, the Law
Library, and the Academic Success Commit-
advanced students, provides answers to
specific questions regarding courses, study
skills, class work, and examinations. A tutor
referral list is also available.
The Audio-Visual Lab offers a relaxed and
convenient atmosphere where students can
use a variety of audio and video study aids.
Materials and equipment include infonnation
on taking objective examinations and essay
texts, audio and video tapes on study skills
and substantive law, audio tape players,
headphones, a video recorder, and a television monitor.
The SASS provides a centralized location
where students can go for information on
study skills workshops, student organizations,
central campus services, and Law School
activities and programs. Sessions on study
techniques are conducted by the law faculty
and students. The "Professors' Comer" has
information prOvided by the professors
including previously given exams and course
descriptions.
Board of Barristers
The Board of Barristers is a student
organization responsible for promoting and
administering numerous programs designed
to develop a wide range of lawyering skills~
courtroom advocacy, brief writing, client
interviewing and counseling, and negotiation.
Among the board's responsibilities are
administering interschool and interscholastic
moot court, mock trial, and client counseling
competitions; presenting skills clinics and
workshops; preparing and administering the
first year advocacy seminars; presenting
mock trial demonstrations to various school
groups; judging high school mock trial
competitions; and providing support for the
trial advocacy classes. Members of the board
are selected from advanced students who
have demonstrated competence in advocacy,
counseling, and related activities and who are
interested in assisting other students in
improving their skills.
The Board of Barristers Association
includes members of all fonner boards of the
Texas Tech Law School. Through the
association, the present board keeps fonner
members infonned of the status of interschool competition teams and inlerschool
oral advocacy activities.
The Board of Barristers sponsors in~
traschool competition in mock trial, moot
court, client cOlUlseling, and negotiation.
In addition, the board assists in selecting
members of the interschool teams that
compete across the country.
Several prestigious Texas finns have
contributed generously to the support of the
competitions and teams:
Winstead, Sechrest & Minick (Dallas}-Fall
Oient Counseling and National Client
Counseling Team
Underwood, Wilson, Berry, Stein & Johnson
(Arnarillo}-State Moot Court Team
Geary, Stahl & Spencer (Dallas}-Spring
Moot Court
Grambling & MOlUlce (8 Paso}-First Year
Moot Court
Kemp, Smith, DlUlcan & Hammond (8
Paso}-Fall Mock Trial
Mehaffy and Weber (Beaumontr-First Year
Mock Trial
Scott, Hulse, Marshall, Feullle, Finger &
Thunnond (8 Pasor-Spring Mock Trial
Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee (Waco}Fall Negotiation Competition
Jackson and Walker (Dallas}-Fall Moot
Court
Criminal Trial Lawyers
Association
The Criminal Trial Lawyers Association
was organized to promote the interests of
students who intend to practice in the field of
criminal law. Its purposes Include the encouragement of professional growth of students to
develop the prosecution and defense skills of
the membership, to assist members In joining
other state and national associations devoted
to criminal defense and prosecution, and to
assist members with placement in criminal
defense finns and prosecutors' offlces.
Christian Legal Society
The Christian Legal Society (CLS) pro~
motes spiritual growth and fellowship among
Christian law students and provides a Christian foundation for the practice of law.
Activities to further these objectives include
Bible studies, prayer meetings, prominent
speakers, and social events. Any student who
desires to contribute to the goals of CLS is
eligible for membership.
Environmental Law Society
This organization was fonned in order to
provide infonnational programs in the areas
of environmental and natural resource law,
and to afford opportunities for students to
regularly meet and discuss issues In these
areas. Many varied educational, research,
and scholarship opportunities are available
for any student who is interested in environmental and natural resource issues. All
students at Texas Tech are eligible for
membership.
Fraternities
The Law School has active chapters of
three professional legal fratemities~Delta
Theta Phi, Phi Alpha Delta, and Phi Delta
PhI. Activities of the fraternities consist of
professional development, school and
community related services, and various
social functions.
International Legal Affairs
Society
The International Legal Affairs Society
(lU\S) provides infonnatlon to law students in
practical areas of intemationallaw and
transactions and promotes awareness in the
Law School community of this Increasingly
Important area of practice. In recent years,
Texas has seen a dramatic increase in
international transactions thereby creating
new opportunities for Texas attorneys. ILAS
.. the rex-os Te.:h Low
School did a superb Job of
preparlng Its sludents for the
pracllceoflowbvslre5slng
thebosics. lualueand
appreciate lhe quality of my
legal educollon",more each
yearlpraclice.
Roger A. Key. 76, Key &
Key, Lubbock, Texas
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SCHOOL OF LAW
TEXAS TECH UNNERSITY
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The Law Review publishes both studentwritten notes and comments on wnous areas
of the law and leading articles by professors,
)udges, and practicing attorneys. Participation
in Law Reuiew VJOrk is both a recognition of
superior academic achievement and a unique
educational opportunity. Students who rank
at the top of their first year class are invited
to serve as Law Reuiew candidates durtng
their second year. The editorial board for the
following year is chosen from among the Law
Reulew candidates.
The principal responsibility of Law Reuiew
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 also
select and edit the major articles contributed
by nonstudents and continue their own
activities as contributors to the Law Reuiew.
concentrates on the areas of law and practice
common in Texas that are international in
scope. Such areas include banking, Teal
estate, taxation, trade and investment with
Mexico and Latin America, oil and gas,
ex~rt-import, intellectual property, high-tech
Industry, and arbitration and litigation.
Through guest speakers, an lLAS library, and
various Infonnational sources, ILAS assists
students In Identifying potential areas of
International legal practice. ILAS has also
proposed school participation in Jessup
International Moot Court and course work in
International business transactions. A nev.rsletler provides members with writing experience
In international topics.
Law Partners of Texas Tech
Spooses of law shxients are eligible for
membership in this organizatiOn which
sponsors social activities and contributes
service to the law School.
Law Review
1be Law Reuiew is a professional legal
journal managed and edited by law students.
Minoritv Law Students
Association
The Minority law Students Association
(MLSA) encourages minority students to
pursue a legal career and promotes the
interests of minority students already enrolled, MLSA schedules speakers who
represent minority Interesls, cooperates with
community organl2ations on projects relating
to minority groups, works with the Admissions Committee to encourage minority
student applications to law School, and
provides social events for its members.
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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY AND TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR DETERMINING RESIDENCE STATUS
PURSUANT TO TIll.E 3, TEXAS EDUCATION CODE
STUDENT RESPONSIBIUTIES
Statute: Section 54.0521 Oath of Residency (a) Before an individual may register at an institution of higher education paying
tuition at the rate provided for residents, the individual must affinn under oath to the appropriate official at the Institution that
the individual Is entitled to be classified as a resident for purposes of tuition.
(b) If the institution later detennines that the individual was not entitled to be classified as a resident at the time of the individual's
registration, the individual shall, not later than 30 days after the date the individual is notified of the detennination, pay to the
institution the amount the individual should have paid as a nonresident.
(c) If the individual fails to make a timely payment as required by this section, the individual is not entitled to receive a transcript
or to receive credit for courses taken dUring the time the Individual was falsely registered as a resident student.
Oath of Residency. The student Is responsible for enrolllng under the proper residence classification and for providing
documentation as required by the public institution of higher education. If there is any question as to right to classification as a
resident of Texas, it is the student's obligation, prior to or at the time of enrollment, to raise the question with the administrative
officials of the institution in which the student is enrolling for official detennination. Students classified as Texas residents must
affinn the correctness of that classification as a part of the admissions procedure. If the student'sclassification as a resident becomes
inappropriate for any reason, it is the responsibility of the student to notify the proper administrative officials at the institution.
Failure to notify the institution constitutes a violation of the oath of residency and will result in disciplinary action.
RESPONSIBIUTIES OF THE PUBUC INSllTUllONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Review of Enrollment and/or Registration Forms. Each public institution of higher education is responsible for reviewing
enrollment and/or registration applications for obvious errors, inconsistencies ormisclassifications of residency status. Institutions
should obtain written documentation to resolve any problems noted dUring the review of fonns.
Oath of Residency. Each public institution is responsible for incorporating an oath of residency into its student application for
admission. Substantiating documentation may be required by the institution to affinn Texas residency.
PROCEDURES FOR RECLASSIRCAnON
Application for Reclassification. Students classified as nonresident students will be considered to retain that status until they make
written application for reclassification in the fonn prescribed by the institution and are officially reclassified in writing as residents
of Texas by the proper administrative officers of the institution.
FORM OR54
Rev. 4-1-86
research tool for the practitioner, it is also an
educational experience invaluable to the legal
training of Texas Tech law students.
The Texas Bank Lawyer
The Texas Bank Lawyer is an organization
comprised of students with an interest in
commercial law and banking. The organiza~
tiOl1 works with the Texas Association of
Bank Counsel to publish their newsletter, The
Texas Bank Lawyer.
Through TBl's weekly meetings, the
student is exposed to discussions of current
cases and developments in banking law.
Students also contribute written materials for
publication in the monthly newsletter and
provide a service to bank attorneys statewide
by reading recent court cases and preparing
concise overviews of the opinions.
Orientation and Counseling
The Law School Is finnly commilled to the
"open door" policy in faculty-student relations. From the first academic contact during
the week of orientation until graduation, the
faculty is available for consultation with
respect to 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, each student
has 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 actively
practicing 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 Law School takes an
active part. The Court of Civil Appeals for
the Seventh District of Texas sits in the
courtroom of the Law School once each
semester. The United States Tax Court held
its session here in February 1991. In addition, various state agencies have held hearings in the school. Students are welcome to
observe these proceedings and also to visit
any of the courts in Lubbock-federal, state,
county, and municipal.
Women in Law
The Women in law was organized to
encourage women to participate more fully in
the legal profession. Its speaker series is
designed to benefit all students, and membership is open to both men and women.
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Information for Applicants
Awards
ABA Book Award (Land Use)
ABA Book Award (G::lVemmentl
Chief Justice James P. Alexander Award
(given by fonner law dean Frank EJliott and
Callaghan & Co,)
Am. JUT. Award (given by La.....-yers Cooperative Publishing Company)
Bankston Wright & Greenhill Award
Hal M. Bateman Award (given by Samuel
Boyd '77, Dallas)
Beckmann Dunlap Woody Law Review
Service Award
1979-80 Board of Editors Award
William B. Bohling Award (given by Samuel
Boyd '77, Dallas)
Nathan Burkan Memorial Prize
C. J. S. Award (given by West Publishing
Company)
Colton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson Advocacy
Award
Goo. W. and Sarah H. Dupree Award
J. Hadley Edgar Trial Excellence Award
(given by Samuel Boyd '77, Dallas)
Estate Planning Award (given by Maddox,
Renfrow & Saunders, Hobbs, N.M.)
Faculty Minority Scholarship
Judge Meade F. Griffin Award (given by
former briefing attorneys)
Dr. Arthur G. Hansen Scholarship
Hinkle, Cox, Eaton, Coffield & Hensley
(Midland) Oil and Gas Award
Hornbook Award (given by West Publishing
Company)
Donald M. Hunt Outstanding Barrister Award
(given by Samuel Boyd '77, Dallas)
International Academy of Trial LaVJYers
Award
Jackson & Walker Low Review Award
Martin Luther King, Jr., Award
John E. Krahmer Award (given by Wallace
"AI" Watkins, '86, Dallas and Karl Wayne
Vancil, '87, San Angelo)
Law Review Association Service Award
M. Penn L. Award
McWhorter, Cobb & Johnson Board of
Barristers Outstanding Member Award
(Lubbock)
McWhorter, Cobb & Johnson Low Review
Award (Lubbock)
Mock Trial Scholarship Award
Moot Court Scholarship Award
William R. Moss Trial Ad\.QCacy Award
(Lubbock)
Frank R. Murray Award (Excellence in
Creditors' Rights) sponsored by West
Texas Bankruptcy Bar Association.
The Order of Barristers (Carr, Evans, Fouts,
& Hunt, Lubbock)
Orgain, Bell & Tucker Award (Beawnont)
Outstanding Editor Award (given by Marion
T. Key, Lubbockl
Outstanding Service Award (Given by Foundation Press)
Outstanding Student in Tax Award
Outstanding Trial Advocate Award (given by
Samuel Boyd '77, Dallas, and Don Dennis
'76, Lubbock)
Scribes Award
Sherrill & Pace (Wichita Falls) Law Review
Candidate Award
Baker, Clifford, Krier & Webb, Inc., Taxation
Award (Lubbock)
Judge Ken G. Spencer Award
U. S. Low Week Award
This material has been prepared to acquaint you as a prospective applicant to
Texas Tech University School of Law with its
application procedures and admission
process.
Prior to preparing your application, please
read this material carefully, and then if you
have unanswered questions, contact our
Admissions Office (806) 742-3791.
Prelegal Education
The Law School does not prescribe a
specific prelegal curriculum for its applicants.
The wide range of lawyers' tasks and the
difference in offerings from college to college
preclude such an approach. However, there
are certain goals that prelaw students should
keep in mind when planning their college
programs. They 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
themselves the power to think creatively. The
Official Guide to U. S. Law Schools; Prelaw
Handbook published by the Law School
Admission Council and Law School Admission Services contains a good discussion of
the undergraduate background students
should seek to acquire before entering law
school. A copy of this handbook may be
ordered from Law Services, P.O. Box 2400,
Newtown, PA 18940-0977.
Application Procedure
The following materials must be received by
the Texas Tech Law School Admissions
Office before an application file will be
reviewed.
1. A COMPLETED APPUCATION FORM.
Send to:
Admissions Office
School of Law
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas 79409
2. LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST
SCORE. The LSAT/LSDAS Information
Book contains a registration fonn for the
LSAT and can be obtained from Law
Services, Box 2400, Newtown, PA
18940-0977, or from most college
counseling and placement offices. Arrangements should be made to take the
test in June, October, or December of the
year before the faU semester the applicant
wishes to be admitted.
3. LAW SCHOOL DATA ASSEMBLY
SERVICE REPORT ILSDAS REPORn.
This service may be ordered by the
subscription fonn contained in the LSAT/
LSDAS Information Book. After registering for this service, the applicant should
request each college or university at which
credit was earned toward the undergraduate degree to send transcripts to LSAS.
LSAS analyzes the undergraduate grade
record and sends the analysis to the Law
School.
4. LAW SCHOOL APPUCATION MATCH-
ING FORM. In order for the Law School
to secure a report of the applicant's LSAT
score and the undergraduate grade
summary, the school must receive the
applicant's Law School Application
Matching Form. The applicant should use
a Matching Fonn from the LSAT/LSDAS
Information Book. The Matching Fonn
must accompany the application form
when it Is submitted to the Law School.
Without it, the school cannot receive the
report that is necessary for the application
procedure. This fonn is required of those
students applying for advanced standing.
LSDAS policies allow renewal for up to
two years follOwing the end of the original
subscription year. LSDAS reports will be
updated to include first-year law school
matriculation. Cost of renewal is $40 and
should be paid to LSDAS.
5. APPUCATION FEE. A nonrefundable
application fee of $40 must be enclosed
with your application. Checks should be
made payable to Texas Tech University.
6. RESIDENCY OATH. All applicants
claiming Texas residency must complete
the Residency Oath and return it with
their application. (See page 23)
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7. APPUCANT'S ALE CARD AND REPLY
CARDS. Please complete these three
cards and return them wlth your application. (See back cover of this publication.)
"YOIIrl£hooJ(Texas Tech]
OOS a long. well-pn;><JetlprolXl
hlslory of proulding quality
brie/!"-i0ltomey5 !<K 'his
Court.
Paul W. Nye. Chief Justice,
Court of Appeals, Corpus
Christi, Texas
The following materials may be sent to
support your application but are 001 required.
1. Transcripts of graduate study. Graduate
grades are not included in the LSDAS
analysis. Graduate transcripts should be sent
directly 10 the Admissions Office.
2. Letters of recommendation. These are not
required but if letters are submitted, they
should be sent by professors who are in a
position to comment upon an applicant's
potential for studying law. The Admissions
Committee asks that applicants send no more
than three recommendation letters. They are
not influenced by the number of letters but by
the quality of a few pertinent letters.
When to Apply
Application may be made after the applicant has earned 90 hours of undergraduate
credit but aU work toward the baccalaureate
degree must be completed before enrolling in
the School of Law. Candidates should not
delay filing an application in order to include
later grades. An uJX1a,ted transcript may be
submitted 10 LSDAS at any lime and the
cumulative grade-point average will be
recomputed 10 reflect the additional grades.
For consideration for fall, applicants are
advised to complele applicallon by February
1. Four to six weeks are normally reqUired for
processing the LSAT score and the LSDAS
grade analysis.
ApplK:ants should be alert to the system of
acknowledgments used by the Texas Tech
School of Law and by the Law School
Admission Services to infonn them of receipt
of application materials. LSAS sends an
acknowledgment to the applicant upon
receipt of the appllcant's college transcripts.
Since the LSDAS reports cannot be completed and sent to the law school untll all
transcripts requested have been received and
evaluated, Inquiries should be made to LSAS
if acknO\.Vledgments are not received within a
reasonable time. The admissions staff of the
Law School acknowledges receipt of the
application and again Infonns the applicant
when the application Is completed with an
LSDAS report.
Applications are considered for the current
year only and, with the exception of the
special summer group, for faU enrollment
only.
Admissions Process
All applications are nMewed by the Faculty
Admissions Committee on a rolling basis.
Applicants evidencing quantitative credentials
warranting early acceptance will be notified
after their completed applications are reviewed. While considerable weight Is placed
upon the applicant's LSAT score and gradepoint average, the committee looks beyond
the quantitative data to such factors as
background, experience, extracurricular
activities and interests, and evidence cf
leadership qualities in making its admissions
decisions. Qualified applicants who are not
accepted by April 15 due to space limitations
are placed in a "hold" category, in the event
that some may be accepted later if applicants
withdraw. Those whose credentials indicate
they are less qualified or thai they will have
little chance in competltlon for vacancies
crealed by late withdrawals are notified of
their re.lection. As soon as possible, applicants still in "hold" are asked if they wish to
be placed on a waiting list designed to fill
vacancies during the last six weeks prior to
the fall semester. Those who respond faI,Qrably receive a letter either notifying them of
their position on the waiting list or informing
them that they cannot be accommodated.
Deposit
Each accepted applicant is required to pay
a nonreftmdable $50 deposit to hokl a place
in the entering class. When the applicant
enrolls, the deposit will be returned.
Summer Entrance Program
Applicants whose LSAT scores are under
30 and who qualify as residents of Texas are
eligible for entrance only through the Summer Special Admissk>ns Program. Approxl'
mately twenty students are admitted into
this program; rejected applicants are not
considered for fall admission. All application
procedures are the same as those reqUired for
fall entrance, and applications of those
eligible for this program are reviewed in
March. Emphasis Is placed upon academic
perfonnance in undergraduate programs and
the personal qualities and background that
recorrnnend the applicant as one who has the
potential for the study of law. The twenty
applicants are admitted uncondiUonaUy and
pursue the regular first year program. However, the courses are spread over the summer, fall, and spring semesters a1IOVJ1ng a
lighter load throughout the year.
Application Evaluation
The Law School Admission Test score and
the cumulative grade-point average are
equally important in detennining admission.
HQVJever, the Admissions Committee also
considers several other factors when evaluating the LSAT score, the GPA, and the
Qualitative elements bearing on admissions
decisions.
Undergraduate Grades
VJhile the cumulative GPA Is used to
categorize the application on review, the
progression (or regression) of grades over the
four years Is considered in weighing the GPA,
Thus, the student whose Junior and senior
level performance evidences high quality may
compete faI,Qrably with other applicants.
Also, the strenoousness of the undergraduate
academic program Is noted.
strate outstanding perfonnance. Graduate
IN'Ork Is only one of the factors considered in
evaluating an application; consequently
attending graduate school for the sole
purpose of securing entrance to law school is
not recommended. In any event, if graduate
work is being contemplated, the applicant Is
advised to pursue a graduate course of study
which will enhance other career opportwliUes
as well as his or her law sch<x>I appUcation.
Graduate Work
Repeat LSAT Scores
Graduate transcripts submitted with the
application are reviewed and, depending
upon the quality of the work, may enhance
the application. It is recognized that applicants may have several reasons for deciding
10 attend graduate school prior to applying
for law school. If by taking a graduate degree
Ihe applicant Is attempting to show that a
mediocre undergraduate record is not truly
representative of his or her academic ability,
it is essential that the graduate record demon-
The LSAT may be retaken. In determining
soch actIOn, the applicant should consider
whelher some element such as Illness reduced
his or her ability to perfonn up to potential
on the test and whether the score Is reasonably comparable to past perfonnances on
other standardized tests. The second test
score is averaged with the first score. It
should be noted that while It is common for
the applicant 10 improve the LSAT score on
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retake, a lesser score on the second test is
nol rare. Consequently, there is some risk in
the retake.
Work and Military Experience
Employment or military assignments,
particularly those experiences evkIencing
materials or any special problems encountered by individual applicants. Infannatian
can also be secured from prelaw advisors on
undergraduate campuses or members of the
law faculty of Texas Tech during their visits 10
the campuses of Texas coUeges and universities.
maturity or provkiing a background whk:h
could be helpful to a lawyer, are considered
in the application review.
Writing Sample
The lSAT writing sample Is considered by
the Admissions Committee.
Interviews
Because of the large numbers of applicants
and limitations u~n time, interviews cannot
be granted. Many applicants request interviews because they wish to discuss or explain
academic records or background experiences.
Applicants are encouraged to uSe the back of
the application form for such comments and
explanation, and further to supplement their
applications with new or revised material as
needed at any time prior to the admissions
decision. Staff in the Admissions Office aTe
pleased 10 answer questions regarding the
application process not explained In these
Reapplication
An applicant whose file was completed and
who wishes to reapply for admission the
follovMg year need only secure a new
application form and submit it to the Admissions Office with the $40 application fee
after September 15 prior to the year admission is sought. Materials from the previous
file will be transferred to the new file. Unless
more than three years have elapsed since the
last application, there is no need to reconstruct the materials in the file.
If an applicant withdraws after being
accepted and wishes to reapply for a subsequent year, only a new appHcation fonn and
$40 application fee need be filed to complete
reapplication. The new application will be
reviewed In comparison with other applications of that admission year. On review, the
prior withdrawal acts neither as a detriment
nor as an assistance to acceptance.
Admission as a Transfer
Student
An applicant for admission as a transfer
student must submit a completed application
form and all supporting materials required of
an applicant for an entering class. In addition,
the candidate for transfer must provide (1) an
official transcript from each law school.
attended showing grades for all law courses
attempted and (2) a Jetter to the Texas Tech
School of Law from the dean of each law
school attended concerning the present
academic status and rank in class. The
transcript and dean's letter must be provided
after all first year grades have been received.
The applicant must have completed alleast
one year (approximately 28-30 hours) of law
study and be in good standing at an accredited law school to be considered for transfer.
Transfer students must complete a minimum
of four semesters in residence to be eligible
for a degree from Texas Tech.
Because most applicants are attending the
spring semesters in their respective schools
and grades are not available until June, most
transfer decisions are made in mid-summer.
Factors such as availability of space, the
number of first year courses needed, and the
grade record are considered in making these
decisions. Transfer applications are usually
not approved unless the applicant is in the
lop quarter of the class. Credit is transferred
for courses in which the grade received is
equal 10 the grade average required for
graduation from the law school at which the
course was laken.
Visiting Students
Shxlents who are in gcxx:i standing at
another law school may be considered for
admission on a visiting basis. An application
lor admission must be completed and a letter
must be furnished from the dean of the law
school which the student is currently attending stating that the student is in good standing and that credit for courses taken at Texas
Tech will be accepted for transfer.
Good Character
The Law School may deny admission to
any applkant who, in the judgment of the
faculty, may appear to be unfit in character to
engage in the shx1y or practice of law.
Declaration of Intention
to Study Law
The Slate Board of Law Examiners of
Texas has established the following requirement:
... _rype:1'$OI'lkllllrdlrlg10 apply lor admlsslonto
the &r ecaomallon klthi5 State $hal file with the Board
a Dedatalion oIlntenllon to Study lAw. The Img
deadline for weh Dedarations shall be as folows: F<sI
entrants, December I; Spring entrants, May 1; s...m-.er
entrants, September 15; ... Sudl Declaration shall be
made kl duplQte OIl forms prac:rtbed boj the Board and
shansl'lOWsudl fllCts as to the history, experience, aoo
educational q.oaIiflcations of the declarant as the Board
may require ...
All students filing the Intent to Study Law
form are required to furnish a complete set of
fingerprints. Angerprint cards are attached
to the Declaration form. Students should
take these cards to University Police Services
for processing.
The forms may be obtained from the Board
of Law Examiners, Box 13486, Capitol
Stallon, Austin, TX 78711, or in person
from the Law School and should be filed after
entry Into law school by the deadlines shown
alxM!.
The fee required for filing the Declaration
of Intention to Study Law form is $125.
Students who expect to practice in other
states should investigate possible similar
requirements in such stales.
Profile of the 1990 Entering
Class
From an applicant pool of approximately
1530,211 students were admitted as members of the entering class in 1990. Of these,
79 were women. Minority students comprised 14.7 percent of the class.
For the faU entering sttdents the average
LSAT score was at approximately the 75th
percentile, and the average GPA was 3.27
on a 4.0 scale.
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Finances
Fees
To enable students to estimate expenses at
the time of entering the Law School, the
following infOlmation is offered.
Each applicant accepted for admission
must forward a $50 nonrefundable acceptance deposit which will be returned after
enrollment. Tuition for first year students who
are residents of Texas is $97 per semester
hour. Students who are not residents of
Texas must pay tuition of $187 per semester
hour. All students will have additional ex-
penses of approximately $265 in fees and
$200-$250 for books and supplies in the fall
semester. These additional fees and expenses
will be slightly less in the spring. All entering
students must pay at leasl one-half of their
Fall tuition and fees in June in order to hold
their place in class.
Tuition and fees for long tenn semesters
may be paid using one of the following
options:
Option 1: Payment of total amount due;
Option 2: Payment of one-half of the
amount due initially and one-fourth by the
fourth week of the semester and one-fourth
by the eighth week.
Tuition for summer tenns must be paid in
full.
Students who move into Texas after
reaching the age of 18 are considered to be
nonresidents unless they have resided in the
state for other than educational purposes for
a period of 12 months immediately preceding
enrollment. Questions of residency status
frequently arise concerning applicants who as
members of the Anned Forces are or have
been assigned to duty in Texas and persons
who have been Texas residents but have
moved out of Texas for employment. Applicants in these and other circwnstances
in\Qlving questionable residency status should
seek clarification of their status from the Law
School.
Infonnatlon on programs and costs for
student health service, student insurance,
recreational sports, and student parking is
made available at orientation.
For more detailed infonnalion regarding
residency, fees, veterans' exemptions from
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fees, refund policies, and loans, please see
the current Undergraduate Catalog of the
University.
Financial Assistance
Scholarships, loans, and a number of part
time positions are available at the Law School
and the University. The Law School recommends that students de\Qte their entire time
to the study of law. Students who are engaged in outside employment may be asked
to withdraw from the school if the amount of
time spent in outside employment is deemed
excessive or appears to interfere with fulllime study of law. According to the American
Bar Association, outside employment should
in no case exceed 20 hours per week.
Scholarships for Entering
Students
The School of Law has more than eighty
scholarships available for each entering class.
Some scholarships are designed to promote
academic excellence; others have been
established to encourage student body
diversity and to assist those in financial need.
These scholarships range in value from
$1000 to a full scholarship covering tuition
and fees and providing a book allowance.
Scholarship application fonns are included
in this catalog. In the case of entering students, completed fonns should be returned
with the admission application by February 1.
Scholarships for Advanced
Students
Additional scholarships are available for
students in their second or third year and
these scholarships are awarded on the basis
of academic performance and financial need.
Applications from advanced students should
be returned to the Law School by May 15.
Endowed Scholarship Funds
Alvin R. Allison (Levelland) Scholarship
Durwood H. Bradley Scholarships (given by
Mrs. Durwood H. Bradley, Lubbock)
Kenneth H. Bums Scholarships
The Robert Guy Carter Scholarships (given
by Carter, Jones, Magee, Rudberg &
Mayes, Dallas)
William C. Clark Scholarships (given by
Mrs. J. C. Clark and David G. Clark, Lubbock)
Coleman/Hall Presidential Scholarship
(given by Tom G. Hall, '82 of Fort Worth)
Crenshaw Memorial Scholarship (given by
the Crenshaw family).
Justice Jorves G. Denton Scholarship (given
by New and New, Denver City)
Rrst Graduating Class Scholarship
Gardere & Wynne Scholarship
Junell Family Presidential Scholarship
(given by Frank Junell, San Angelo, and
sons Robert, '77 of San Angelo and Don,
'85 of Austin)
George H. Mahon Fellowships (given by the
Litton Foundation)
Owen W. McWhorter Tuition Scholarship
Fund
G. Hobert and Aileen Hackney Nelson
Scholarship Fund (given by the Nelson
family)
Harold and Marilyn Phelan Presidential
Scholarship (Lubbock)
W. F. Shiver Scholarship (given by Judge
David E. and Larisa Shiver Keltner)
John H. Splawn, Jr., Memorial Presidential
Scholarship (given by John, '74 and
Carolyn Simpson, Lubbock)
Curt F. Steib, Jr., Memorial Scholarship
(given by the Steib family and friends)
Texas Tech Law School Freedom Scholarships
Bill and Suzy Weews Presidential Scholarship
W. D. Wilson Memorial Scholarship (given
by the Wilson family)
Named Scholarship Donors
Civil Rights Scholarship (given by Lori Bailey)
Fulbright & Jaworski (Houston) Scholarship
Buddy Rake, Sr., Memorial Scholarship
(given by Buckly Rake, Jr., '72, Michael
Rake '80, M. Doug Rake '84, M. Patrick
Rake, '87)
Scott, Hulse, Marshall, Feuille, Rnger &
Thunnond Law Review Scholarships (8
Paso)
Edward R. and Jo Anne M. Smith (Lubbock)
Scholarship
Strasburger & Price Law Review Scholarship
(Dallas)
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
This application is for scholarships only. Please check the llnanclal aid brochure included In this maillng for information
on applying for loans and grants. This application should be completed and returned to the School of Law, Texas Tech University,
Lubbock, TX 79409, no later than February 1 of the year In which an entering student Intends to enroll, in order to receive fullest
consideration for aU available scholarships.
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Name
Runge, Howard & Associates (Houston)
SOCIalSecurlly No.
Present Mailing Address
_
Until
_
Scholarship
Scoggin-Dickey llubbock) Schola,s,ip
Texas Tech Law School Alumni Association
Scholarships
General Scholarship Fund
Donors
Judge E.H. & Hortense Boedeker Scholarship (Lubbock)
Lawrence F. Green Memorial Scholarship
19""'" by John F. Maner, lubbock)
W. R. Quilliam Scholarship (giwn by Mrs.
W. R. QuilHam and W. Reed Quilliam, Jr.)
Texas Tech Law Partners Scholarship
John E. Thomason Memorial Scholarship
(ghlen by the Thomason family)
Loans
The OUke of Student Financial Aid of the
University administers numerous studenlloan
funds upon which students may draw for
assistance in paying their college-related
expenses, Including loan funds available solely
to law students. To receive full consideration
Texas Tech Law School Association Scholarships Foundation
Thompson &
Knight Law Review (Dallas)
Scholarship
Underwood, Wilson, Berry, Stein, & Johnson
Law Review Scholarship (Amarillo)
Scholarship Donors
R. Guy Carter (Dallas) Schola,s,ip
Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam (Lubbock)
Scholarship
8 Paso Bar Auxiliary Scholarship
Gamere & Wynne (Dallas) Scholarship
Gibson, Ochsner & Adkins (AmarlI1o)
Schola,s,lp
Joe H. Nagy (Lubbock) Schol"""ip
for all programs for which students may be
eligible, they should begin the financial aid
process as soon as possible after January 1.
Applications for financial aid are available in
person at the Law School or by writing to the
Director of Student Financial Aid, Texas Tech
University, Box 4179, Lubbock, TX 79409.
The Law School also has several loan funds
which provide short-term or emergency
flnanclal aid to law students. The following
loan funds are available:
Alvin R. and Aletha Faye Allison Loan Fund
Judge Dan Blair Loan Fund
Hunt, Raschke, Robinson, and Weinstein
Loan Fund
Judge MalVin Jones Loan Fund
Judge E. E. Jordan Loan Fund
Victor H. Undsey Memorial Fund
Drew Simpson Memorial FWld
Texas Tech Law Review Scholarship and
Loan Fund
E. Wayne Thooe Memorial Loan Fund
Date of Birth
MaritalStatus
Spoose's name
Date of Marriage
_
Salaoy
Occupatlon
Number of children andages
_
_
Are you eligible for G.I. Bill assistance?
,Amount?
_
Are you eligible for Military Retirement Beneflts?
,Amount?
_
Indicate the scholarship aKi, if any, which you received while in college.
1st year $
2nd year $
3rd year $
,4ih year $
_
What is the total amount of college loans outstanding?
_ _ _ _ _ _ Datels)due
_
Monthly payment $
Make/Mooel car OVJned
_
Anal payment due date
_
Have you Incurred any additional debts, other than to your relatlves?
In what amounts?
_
When are these due?
_
Indicate the nature of any employment, the average lime you devote to It weekly, and the amount you eam during the school year.
Have you applied or do you expect to apply for scholarship aid from sources other than the School of Law?
If so, please Indicate the clrcurnstances.
What is the approximate annual income of your father?
Amount of support which can be expected from parents with brief explanation.
_
_
~
of your mother?
~
_
_
Applicants who are married, or who will be married dUring the coming school year, are asked to provide the following information
about their spouse:
If thevalueof your spouse's assets (cash, securities, investments, interests in trustsorestates, automobile, life insurance, real estate,
etc.) exceeds $3,000, please describe these assets and their present net worth.
Please complete the budget below, showing your expenses and resources for the period Jt.D1e 1 to May 31. AU "resources- items
should show income before taxes.
·PRESENT YEARLY
EXPENSES
Tuition & Fees .
..$ , - - - - ......$ , - - - - -
Books ..
COMING YEAR (est.)
~-----
. . . . $!~~~~~~
School Year (9 months):
Housing ..
Board ...
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Directory
JOSEPH B. CONBOY, As.soc0te Dun, 1982.
B.S., C"",lslus College, 1954; J.D., GeQrgetown
University i...bw Center, 1956~ U.M., George Washington National Law Center, 1972. AdmItted to prll(t!ce In
Board of Regents
....... $
........................... ~
Utilities ..
Clothing ...
Laundry & Cleaning ..
Recreation ..
Medical ..
Transportation .
Chiki Care
.
Misc. (Itemize jf over $50)..
.........$ , - - - - ...............................$ , - - - - ...$ , - - - - -
................................$ : - - - - -
................ $ , - - - - ..$,-----
Officers
~-----
Members
~-----
Ttrm &piresJan.uwy 31, 1993
REX Fl/U...ER
J. LGUUEY,JR
CAREY HOBBS... .
.
~:====
Summer (3 months):
Federal Income Tax (12 months):
TOTAL
PRESENT YEARLY
RESOURCES
COMING YEAR (est.)
From Applicant's:
Securities, property, etc..
.
Summer Employment ..
School-Year Employment",
Savings (Other than Summer) ..
Parents _..
Relatives & Friends ..
Scholarships now held ..
Unlv. Loans now held ..
State or Fed. Govt..
From Spouse's:
Property, Savings, etc
.
Employment (Before Taxes) ..
Parents, Relatives, Friends ..
All other sources ..
$,-----
.
...$ , - - - - -
$:~~~~~~
.uuuuuuuJ
.
$
.
$
.u..........••• $;=====
~=
.. $ , - - - - -
TOTAL
lubbodt
T~
WbCQ
Term&piresJanuIlfY31,1995
RK:'HARD E. CAVAZOS .........
J. L. -ROCKY" JOHNSON .
AlAN B. WHITE... .
.
....... Lea'lder
Term ExpIres January 31, 1997
PATSY WOODS MARTIN
EUZABETH (ClSSY) WARD
JOHNC. SIMS..
..
Austln
Houston
Lublxdt
..Irvlng
Lublxdt
ROBERT W. LAWLESS, Ph.D., Pres_I
DONALD R. HARAGAN, Ph.D., Executive
VICe President and Provost
DON COSBY, B.B.A., Vice President for
AscaIAffairs
ROBERT H. EWALT, Ph.D., Vice President
for Studenl Affairs
......$ , - - - - -
$,-----
The infonnaoon contained In thisscholarshipapplk:aUon, together with information contained in any sheets Imay have attached,
represents a full and fair representation of my financial circumstances as of this date. J will inform the Scholarship Committee In
writing if any substantial change occurs prior to my registration In law school for the periocl covered by this application.
_ _ _yes
no
~-_~,___,___-----------=,___---_
Signature of Applicant
Date
KAY PATTON FlETCHER, Asslst"",t Dean, 1987
B.S., Baylor, 1971; J.D., Texas Te<:h, 1980.
Admitted to prllCtke In Texas.
DAISY HURST FLOYD, VIsIting Assistant Professor,
1991.
B.A., EmoryUnlYenlty, 1977; M.A., 1977; J.D.,
University of Georglll, 1980. Mnitted 10 pBdi(e In
GeorglaandTexM.
llMonfY W. FLOYD, hsodIIle Prof_ 01 Law,
1989.
B.A. Emory UnlYenlty. 1977; M.A., 1977; J.D.,
Uniuenity of Georgia, 1980. Admitted 10 practice in
GeorgiIIandTuilI$.
'OWEN L. ANDERSON, JbCk F. Maddox Professor 01
UW,1988.
B.A., University of North Dakota, 1971; J.D., 1974.
Admllled to practlce tn North Dakota.
DONALD M. HUNT, Adjunct Professor of Law, 1976
B.A, McMurry College, 1956, LL.B., UntVilrs\tyoF
Texas, 1961. Admitted lopract!ce In Teus.
lHOMAS E. BAKER, Profusor of Law, 1979.
B.S., Florida. State UniversIty, 1974; J.D., Unlwl'$ltyof
FIoricUI, 1977. AdmItted to prllCtlce In Florida..
JOHN E. KRAHMER, Professor of Commercial Law,
1971.
B.A., Unlwmtyof Iowa, 1965; J.D., 1966; LLM.,
HarvardUnIwBity,1967.AdrnllledloPfi'dlceillowa..
CHARl.£S P. BUBANY, Professor of Law, 1971.
B.A., Salnt Ambrose CoIege, 1962; J.D., Washington
University, 1965. Admitted 10 praclk:e In Mi$$OUri.
B.A., University of Teooessee bt KnoKViRe, 1970; J.D.,
1973; J.S.D., Columbia University, 1983. Admitted to
prllCtlce tn Tennessee.
J. WESLEY COCHRAN, Director of the Law Library
and As$oclale Professor, 1991.
B.A., Austin College, 1976; J.D., University of Houston,
1978; M.LL, Unlwnlty of Washington, 1980.
Admllledlo~lnTexill$.
·Include this inforrnatk>n whether or nol you are presently a student.
1956.Admlttedlo~eInTuilI$.
JAMES R. ElSSlNGER, Profes$Ol" of Law, 1972.
B.A., Wartburg College, 1960; J.D., UnlwTSlty of North
Dakota, 1964. Admitted 10 practice In North Dakota IIlld
TullS.
D. MURRAY HENSLEY, Adjunct ProfU$Ql'", 1983.
B.BA, TUbS Tech UnlwTSity, 1979; J.D., 1982.
Admitted to pr6Ctice in Texas.
WILliAM R. CASTO, Protusor of UlW, 1983.
Somedonorswish to participate in selecting their scholarship recipients. If, in such a process, it seems appropriate for a scholarship
donor 10 review this application and my academic and student record, Igrant permission for release of my records for this purpose.
J. HADlEY EIX>AR, JR., Robert H. Bean Prof<!$$Ol" of
Law,1971.
B.A., TexMA&M, 1949; J.D., UnlYenltyofTexllS,
Faculty of the Law School
DANIEl H. BENSON, Professor 01 ~, 1973.
B.A.,UniveTSityofTe:us, 1958; J.D., 1961;M.A.,
TeJlilI$TechUniverslly, 1974. Admitted to practlce In
the District 01 CoIumb4a and T c:llill$.
If you feel that any budget item above needs clarification, please explain on a separate sheet.
aoo TUM.
DAVIDC. CUMMINS, ProFessor of i...bw, 1970.
B.S., UnlveBity of k1aho, 1957; J.D., University of
WtlShlngton, 1960; LLM., New York UnlwTSity, 1969.
Mnitted 10 pBetke In TeJlilI$ and WtlShlngton.
Principal Administrative Officers
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New York
ALAN B. WHITE, Chblrman
REX FULlER, VIce Chbl~n
FREDA PIERCE, SeCl"I!ltbry
BRUCE M. KRAMER, Professor of Law, 1974.
A.B., Un"-slty of California at l.os Angeks, 1968;
J.D., 1972; LLM., Universityoillinois, 1975. Admitted
IQpradlcein Calilomlaand Texill$.
DEllASW. LEE, Professor of Law, 1974.
LLB., UnlwnltyofBritlshColurnbib, 1959; LLM.,
UniYersity of lDinols, 1962; S.J.D., Unluersity of
Michigan, 1969. Admitted to practlce In British
C<>Mnblo.
ANNETTE W. MARPLE, Associate Professor of Low,
1973.
A.B., UnlUerslty of Rochester, 1949; M.A., University of
lUinols, 1953; J.D., Texas Tech University, 1973.
Mnitted to prKtke In TexilI$.
Professor Brua Kramer Isln\.l:llved
efforts, the
IlfWlUlIoI ..... pplement for his four-
In two major reseaKh
.....rne \lIClrk The Low 0/ Pooling
and Unllim/ion and, revision of a
casebook on Oil and G.law.
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AlUSON MYHRA, Assistant Professor, 1991.
B.A., Uniwrsltyol North Dakotll, 1982~ J.D., 1985;
LLM., HIlTV1lrd University, 1991. Admitted to practice
lnMlnnesotillillndNorthDllkota.
W. FRANK NEwrON, Dean <lind Professor of law,
1985.
BA, 1965, BaylorVnlverslly, J.D., 1967; lLM., New
York University, 1969; 1l..M., Columbia University,
1978. Admitted to practice in Texas.
DEAN G. PAWLQWIC, Associate Professor of Law,
1989.
BA, Creighton University, 1970; M.A., 1972; J.D.,
1979. Admitted 10 practice In Nebraska.
MARILYN E. PHElAN, Assocl/lte Dean Md Professor
of
law, 1974.
B.A., TeKaS Tech UnlVfl'Slty, 1959; M.B.A., 1967;
Ph.D., 1971; J.D., University of Texas, 1972. Admitted
10 practice In TeKM.
ROBERT WILLlAM PIAlT, JR., Professor of Law,
1988.
ProfessorJohnKrahn1ercontlnl.les
to serve as Director of the BankIng
Law Institute and editor 01 The
Texas Bank Lawyer.
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B.A., Eastern New Mexko University, 1972; J.D.,
University 01 New Mexko, 1975. Admitted to practice
In New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
W. REED QUlllJAM, JR., George Herman Mahon
Professor of law, 1969.
B.A., University of Texas, 1949; B.B.A., 1951; J.D.,
1953; 1l...M., Harvard University, 1969. Admitted to
practlce tn Texas.
WIlLE. RICE, Assistant Professor of Law, 1989.
B.A., University of Alaooma illtTuSCllloosa, 1970; M.A.,
University of North Carolina at Chapel HliI, 1972;
Ph.D., 1975; J.D., University of TeXills, 1982
VERNA CRISTINA SANCHEZ, Assistant Professor,
1991.
B.A., Clark University, 1977; Ph.D., University 01 New
Mexico, 1991: J.D., Northeastern University, 1981.
Admitted to practlce in New York.
RODRIC B. SCHOEN, Professor of Law, 1971.
B.A., University of Colorado, 1956; J.D., University 01
New MexicO, 1966. Admitted to practice In New Mexico
and Texas
BRIAN D. SHANNON, Associate Professor, 1988
B.S., Angelo State University, 1979; J.D., University of
Texas, 1982. Admitted to praclke in Texas.
FRANK F. SKIlLERN, Professor of law, 1971.
A.B., University of Chlc~o, 1964; J.D., University of
DCTlvcr, 1966.11...M., University of Mkhlgan, 1969.
Admitted to praclk.e in Colorado illnd Texas.
ROBERT A. WENINGER, Professor of Law, 1974.
B.B.A., University of Wis<:onsin, 1955; lL.B., 1960:
1l...M., University of Chk"!lo, 1964. Admllted to
practlce in Califomla and Wis<:onsln.
Emeritus Faculty
u.v. JONES, Professor of Law, Emeritus,
1966-1980.
MURL A. LARKIN, Professor of law, Emeritus, 19681989.
HAL M. BATEMAN, Professor of law, Emeritus, 19721990.
Staff
DOVONlA BlACK, Placement Secretary
RICK FAUI.J{ENBERRY, Print Shop Operator
EARNESTINE FRAZIER, Receptlonlst
DONNA JONES, Law Reulew Secretary
UNDA KAMP, Assistant Registrar
NINA KUNKENBERG, B.A., ExecutiveAsslstanttotheDean
UNDA LEVElS, Faculty Secretary
JEAN PADGEll, ACOOlIntlng Clerk
SANDY McOONALD, Assistant to the Dean
GLORIA SMITH, Faculty Secretary
NORMA TANNER, Faculty Secretary
DONNA WIUJAMS, Admissions Assistant
LEONA WYAlT, Faculty Secretary
library
SHARON BlACKBURN, B.A., M.S.L.S., Assistant law
librarian (Automated Research and Government
Documents)
JEANETTE V. BLA.SE, B.A., Library Assistant (Govern·
ment Documents)
WANDA BROOKS, Library Assistant (Acquisitions)
GINA BURKHART, Library Assistant (Cataloging)
VIRGINIA ANN CHRISTOPHER, Library Assistant
(Acquisitions)
SHERRY COFFMAN, Library Assistant (Acquisitions)
OlNlA ESQUIBEL, Admlnlstratlve Assistant
CHRISTINA GONZALES,l.ibI'aryAsslstlnt~
ROSAlEE HARDWICK, A.A., Library Unit Supel"..'isor
(Acquisitions)
JOYCE KIKER, Library Assistant (Circulation)
BARBARA MCCORMICK, Library Assistant (Circulation)
CAROUE R. MUllAN, B.A., M.S.L.S., AssocIate
Libfalian (Reference, interlibrary Loans, Circulation).
JANEllA PASCHAL, B.A., M.S.L.S., Automation
Coordinator
JAYNE SAPPINGTON, B.A., B.S., M.A., M.LLS.,
Library Unit Supervisor
Trustees of the Texas Tech Law
School Foundation
HERSHEll.. BARNES, JR., President
JOHN CREWS, Executive Vke President
Dean W. FRANK NEWTON, Secretary--Treasurer
GEORGE H. NFl..SON, Assistant Secretary--Treasurer
tGEO. W. DUPREE, Founding President (1890-1973)
tDR. CUFFORD B. JONES (1886-1972)
tALVIN R. AlliSON, President (1907-1987)
W1LlJAM R. AU.ENSWORTH
CHARLES GENTRY
TOM G. HALl.
JAYNE FlJZABElH ZANGLElN, Associate Professor,
1990.
B.M.E., Berklee College 01 Musk, 1975; J.D., Slate
University of New York at BuFfalo, 1980. Admitted to
practlce In New York and Aorida.
JOHN T. HUFFAKER
ROGER A. KEY
PAUL NEW
BURNETT ROBERTS
BARBARA RUNGE
ROBERT SCOGIN
JOHN SIMPSON
JO BEN WHJlTENBURG
'Onleave 1991-92
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1991
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August 26
September 2
October 5
October 12
November 2-13
November 27
December 2
December 6
December 7
December 9
December 10-20
December 21
Rrst year student orientation and Legal Process Class
All classes begin, fall semester
Labor Day, holiday
Law School Admission Test
Parents'Day
Pre-registration update spring 1992
Thanksgiving recess. Classes dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
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Last day of classes
Law School Admission Test
Reading Day
Final examinations
Law School hoOOing ceremony and University Commencement
1992
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February 8
March 13
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April 20
May 1
May 4
MayS-May 15
May 16
May 26
August 17
August 24
Classes begin, spring semester
Last day to file admission and scholarship applications for fall 1992
Law School Admission Test
Pre-registration, summer and fall 1992, spring 1993
Spring recess
Day of no classes
Last day of classes
Reading Day
Final examinations
Law School hoOOing ceremony and University Commencement
Summer session begins
Rrst year student orientation and Legal Process class begins
Classes begin, fall semester
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