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AUGUST 1975
No.8
School of Law
Catalog
1975-76
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The University Community.
On behalf of the Board of Regents, I am
pleased to acknowledge you, the facul ty and
the student body as a fully established and
well-recognized School of Law.
From the obtaining of full accreditation
at the earliest possible date, through the
outstanding performances of your graduates on
the bar examination starting with the first
group in 1970, to the obtaining of a Chapter
of the Order of the Coif, the Texas Tech
University School of Law has established an
enviable reputation.
We look forward to continuing outstanding
performance from you and your colleagues and
I commend the Texas Tech School of Law to the
young men and women who desire to become members
of the legal profession.
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Clint Formby
Chairman
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
THE MUSEUM Of TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Directory
Board of Regents .
Prjncipal Administrative Officers.
faculty of the School of Law
Distinguished Visiting Professors .
TEXAS nCH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
The School of Law .
A Message from the Dean
Calendar
The Law Library
Texas Tech Law School foundation
financial Assistance
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Admission
Prelegal Education
Requirements for Admission
Admission Procedures.
Fees
Housing
Placement
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The Curriculum
Programs of Study .
Related Activities
Description of Courses.
Prelaw Advisers
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Directory
BOARD OF REGENTS
Officers
CLINT FORMBY, Chairman
JUDSON F. WILLIAMS, Vice Chairman
MRS. fREDA PIERCE, Secretary
Members
Term Expires January ]1, 1977
BILL E. COlLINS
. lubbock
.. Hereford
San Anlonio
CLINT FORMBY.
JOHN HINCHEY, M.D..
Term Expires January Jl, 1979
JUDSON F. WiLliAMS
J. FRED BUCY, JR
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EI Paso
Dallas
J. KEMP, JR. .
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Term ExpiresJanuaryJl, 1981
ROBERT L PFLUGER.
CHARLES G. SCRUGGS.
DON R. WORKMAN .
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Dallas
Lubbock
PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
GROVER E. MURRAY. Ph.D., President
GLENN E. BARNETT. Ed.D., Executive Vice President
WILLIAM R. JOHNSON, Ph.D., Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs
CLYDE E. KELSEY, JR., Ph.D., Vice President lor Development
LEO E. ELLS, M.B.A., Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer
JOHN A. BUESSELER, M.D., Vice President for Health Affairs
RICHARD A. LOCKWOOD, M.D., Vice President lor the Health Sciences
Centers
BILL J. PARSLEY, J.D., Vice President lor Public Affairs
J. KNOX JONES, JR., Ph.D.. Vice President for Research and Graduate
Siudies
ROBERT H. EWALT, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs
CARLTON B. DODSON, J.D., Resident Counsel
FACULlY OF THE SCHOOL OF LAW
RICHARD B. AMANDES, Dean of the School of law and Professor of Law,
1966.
A.B., University 01 California, 1950; J.D., University 01 California, Hastings
College of the Law, 1953; LLM., New York University, 1956. Admitted to
practice in California, Texas, and Washington.
HAL M. BATEMAN, Professor of Law,1972.
B.A., Rice University, 1954; J.D., Southern Methodist University, 1956. Admitted to practice in Missouri and Texas.
DANIEL H. BENSON, Assistant Professor of Law, 1973.
B.A., University of Texas, 1958; J.D., 1961; M.A., Texas Tech University,
19704. Admitled to practice in the District of Columbia and Texas.
WILLIAM B. BOHLING, Associate Professor of law, 1973.
B.5.E.E., University of Utah, 1965; J.D. 1968. Admiued to practice in Utah.
MARWIN B. BRAKEBill, Visiting Assistant Professor 01 Law, 1975.
B.A., Texas Tech University, 1950; J.D., 1970. Admitled to practice in Texas.
CHARLES P. BUBANY, Professor of Lilw, 1971.
B.A., Saint Ambrose College, 1962; J.D., Washington University, 1965.
Admilled to practice in Missouri.
DAVID C. CUMMINS, Professor of Law, 1970.
B.S., University of Idaho, 1957; ).0., University of Washington, 1960; Ll.M.,
New York University, 1969. Admilled to practice in Washington.
·ROBERT P. DAVIDOW, Professor of Law, 1971.
B.A., Dartmouth College, 1959; ).0., University of Michigan, 1962; LL.M.,
Harvard University, 1969. Admitted to practice in florida, Ohio, and
Texas.
J. HADLEY EDGAR, JR., Professor of Law, 1971.
B.A:, T~xas A&M, 1949; J.D., University of Texas, 1956. Admilled to practlcemTexa5.
JAMES R. EI5SINGER, Associate Professor of Law, 1972.
B.A." Wartburg College, 1960; ).0., University of North Dakota, 1964. Admitted to practice in North Dakota.
MARTIN A fREY, Professor of Law, 1967.
B.S.M.E., Northwestern University, 1962; J.D., Washington University,
1965; Ll.M., George Washington University, 1966. Admitted to practice
in Minouri.
RICHARD W. HEMINGWAY, Horn Professor of Law, 1968.
B.S., University of Colorado, 1950; J.D., Southern Methodist University,
1955; Ll.M., Univenity of Michigan, 1969. Admitted to practice in Texas.
U. V. JONES, Professor of Law and Law librarian, 1966.
B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1939; LLB., 1941; M.Ll., University of
Washington, 1962. Admitled to practice in Oklahoma.
JOHN E. KRAHMER, Associate Dean and Professor of Law, 1971.
B.A., U~iversity of Iowa, 1965; J.D., 1966; Ll.M., Harvard University, 1967.
Admllted to practice in Iowa.
BRUCE M. KRAMER, Assistant Professor of Law, 1974.
B.A. University of California at Los Angeles, 1968; ).0., 1972. Admitted to
practice in California.
MURL A. lARKIN, Professor of Law, 1968.
Ll.B., Southeastern University, 1939. Admilted to practice in the District of
Columbia and Texas.
DELIAS W. LEE, Professor of Law, 1974.
Ll.B., University of. British Columbia, 1959; Ll.M., University of Illinois,
1~~; 5.).0., Umversity of Michigan, 1969. Admitted to practice in
British Columbia.
ANNEffi
~RPlE, Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor of Law, 1973.
AB., University of Rochester, 1949; MA., University of Illinois, 19S3; J.D.,
Texas Tech University, 1973. Admitted to practice in Texas.
RICHARD W. MAXWEll, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law, 1975.
B.A., '¥'.:'est Texas State University, 19S4; J.D., Texas Tech University, 1970.
Admitted to practice in Texas.
MARILYN E. PHELAN, Associate Professor of Law, 1974.
B.A:, Texas Tech University, 1959; M.B.A., 1967; D.B.A., 1971; J.D., University of Texas, 1972. Admitted to practice in Texas.
W. REED QUILlIAM, JR., Associate Dean and Professor of Law, 1969.
B.A., .University of Texas, 1949; B.B.A., 1951; J.D., 1953; LLM., Harvard
University, 1969. Admilled to practice in Texas.
C. THOMAS REESE, Dean of Continuing Education (T.T.U. Complex) and
Professor of Law, 1968.
B.S., 5a.m HOuston State College, 1956; J.D., University of Houston, 1966.
Admrlted to practice in Texas.
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·On leave 1975-76.
RQDRIC B. SCHOEN, Professor of Law, 1971.
B.A, University of Colorado, 1956; ).0., University of New Mexico, 1966.
Admitted to practice in New Mexico.
fRANK f. SKILLERN, Professor of Law, 1971.
AB., University of Chicago, 1964; J.D., University of Denver, 1966; Ll.M.,
University of Michigan, 1969. Admiued to practice in Colorado.
ROBERT A. WENINGER, Associate Professor of Law, 1974.
B.B.A., University of Wisconsin, 1955; LLB., 1960; Ll.M., University of
Chicago, 1964. Admitted to practice in California and Wisconsin.
JEREMY C. WICKER, Associate Professor of Law, 1972.
8.E.E., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1965; J.D., University of Houston,
1970; Ll.M., Yale University, 1972. Admitted to practice in Texas.
DISTINGUISHED VISITING PROFESSORS
W. RAY fORRESTER, Dean and Professor, Cornell Law School, Summer, 1968.
fRANK E. MALONEY, Professor, University of florida Law Center, Summer,
1971.
RICHARD C. MAXWELl, Professor, University of California at Los Angeles,
Summer, 1975.
fRANK R. STRONG, Cary C. Boshamer Distinguished Professor, University of
North Carolina School of Law, Summer, 1973.
ALLAN D. VESTAL, Carver Professor, University of Iowa College of L.Jw,
Summer, 1974.
JOHN W. WADE, Dean and Professor, Vanderbilt University School of Law,
Summer, 1969.
STAFF
MRS. ANN BURBRIDGE, B.A., Registrar.
MRS. SANOY McDONALD, Administrative Assistant.
TRUSTEES OF THE TEXAS TECH
LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATION
ALVIN R. ALLISON, Esq., President
G. H. NELSON, Esq., Executive Vice President
Dean RICHARD B. AMANDES, Secretary-Treasurer
JOHN RUSSELL CREWS, Esq., Asst. Secretary-Treasurer
GEO. W. DUPREE, Esq., Founding President (1890-1973)
Dr. CLIFfORD B. JONES (1886-1972)
W. B. BROWDER, JR., Esq.
Honorable fRANK W. CALHOUN
RAdm. D. D. CHAPMAN, USN (Ret.)
E. R. FINNEY, Esq.
MARION KEY, Esq.
Dr. GROVER E. MURRAY
PAUL NEW, Esq.
ROBERT SCOGIN, Esq.
W. O. SHAfER, Esq.
GARLAND SMITH, Esq.
Honorable TRUETI SMtTH
Honorable WILLIAM E. WARD
Texas Tech first opened its doors in the fall of 1925 with six
buildings and an enrollment of 910 students. Because of its
unique location in the fertile South Plains and because it was
quick to assume a leading role among schools in the Southwest,
the institution has prospered and grown and can now lay
claim 10 being a major university with demonstrated strength in
the arts, humanities, and sciences. It contains six instructional
college~gricultural Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business
Administration, Education, Engineering, Home Economics--and a Graduate School, in addition to the School of law. It func·
lions as do its counterparts in Austin, College Station, and Houston under the guidance of the Coordinating Board, Texas College
and University System.
The Texas Tech University School of Medicine, a separate
institution, was authorized by the legislature, and the legislation
was signed by the governor on May 27, 1969. The first students
were admitted in the fall of 1972.
Since it was established over forty years ago, Texas Tech has
grown to an institution with a student body of over 21,000 and a
resident faculty drawn from all parts of the world. Many special
facilities for interdisciplinary research are at hand, such as the
computer center, the Southwest Collection, and the library's expanding collection of material in the general areas of the humanities. The University's most recent interest in research is
reflected in its International Center for Arid and Semi-Arid land
Studies which focuses the contributions of various academic disciplines on problems of these large segments of the earth's surface.
Texas Tech is located in lubbock, a city of over 160,000 population, the commercial and financial "hub" of the prosperous
South Plains region of Texas. The city offers an unusually fine
variety of cultural opportunities and, at an altitude of 3,250 feet,
has a dry and invigorating climate.
The University Community
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In 1963 the Board of Directors of Texas Tech provided for the
addition of a School of law. Subsequently, this action was approved by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University
System.
Instruction commenced in the fall of 1967 with a first year
class. In subsequent years, the school has seen its first graduates
and the broadening of its curriculum to reflect the University's
commitment to excellence in legal education.
Graduates of the School of law receive the J.D. (Doctor of
Jurisprudence) degree in keeping with the trend throughout
legal education for those who have completed a baccalaureate
program prior to matriculation.
The School of law is fully accredited. Final approval by the
Supreme Court of Texas under the Rules Governing Admission
to the Bar of Texas was granted in 1968. The school met the requirements for final approval by the American Bar Association at
the earliest date possible and that approval was formally conferred at the annual meeting in August, 1970. As a result, graduates of the School of law are qualified to apply for admission to
practice in any state in the United States.
The faculty maintains an active interest and participation in
the affairs of the Association of American law Schools, and application for institutional membership in that organization was
acted upon favorably at the annual meeting of the association in
December, 1969.
The objective of the faculty of the School of law is to train
young men and women for the practice of law anywhere in the
United States, whether it be as advocate, counselor, judge, or
law teacher, in accordance with the highest traditions of profes·
sional responsibility. At the same time recognition is given to the
use of law as a stepping-stone to a career in government, politics,
or business. The curriculum and the methods of instruction are
designed to develop in the student his highest potential, whatever may have been his reason for entering the school.
The School of law maintains equality of opportunity in legal
education, including equal opportunity to obtain employment
without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion,
national origin, or sex.
The School of Law
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A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
The nation's law schools--assuming adequate facilities, a
good library, and a qualified faculty-have many similarities,
although not as many as Gertrude Stein has attributed to a rose.
Thanks to an informed Board of Regents, a supportive Univer-
sity administration, imaginative architects, and an excellent
general contractor, we at Texas Tech have physical facilities
second to none. We have a fine working library.
A distinctive difference between Texas Tech and many other
law schools is our faculty. The principal quality which we seek
in selecting faculty is their ability to teach and to relate to stu-
dents. Such faculty typically also are interested beyond the classroom in varied aspects of research. Teaching and research are
sometimes thought to be incompatible. On the contrary, unless a
faculty has professional interests outside the classroom prodUcing current personal experience, it cannot truly be said to be
an excellent teaching faculty. Such interests may include drafting
of and lobbying for new and improved legislation; representing
indigents as additional appointed counsel on appeal before
various courts; consulting with members of the bar regarding
particularly difficult or developing areas of the law; planning and
developing interdisciplinary courses and seminars with faculty in
other colleges of the University; and actively participating in the
development and refinement of University policies and procedures through campus committees and boards. Such interests
often result in personal and media appearances by the faculty as
they contribute to the development of new solutions to problems
facing the people of Texas and the nation. All of these activities,
which our faculty have participated in previously and continue to
at present, add substantially to improved courses and teaching in
the School of law.
No one faculty member has participated in all these activities
although many have participated in most. All however continually engage in counseling with students, formal and informal. One of the advantages of attending Texas Tech in these
days of burgeoning law school enrollment is the relatively small
size of classes and the consequent greatly increased opportunities for individual student interaction with the faculty.
Students too contribute substantially to the difference
amongst law schools. An interested, participatory student body
is vital in order that individual students may receive an enriched
legal education. Such participation need not be in the militantly
activist manner of the 1960s, but the law school profits from
constructive suggestions and criticism in achieving continued
excellence. It is such students whom we seek at Texas Tech.
Richard B. Amandes
CALENDAR 1975-1976
1975
August 22
August 25
November 27-30
December 9
December 12
December 10-20
Registration for fall semester.
Instruction commences.
Thanksgiving recess.
last day of classes for advanced students.
last day of classes for lirst year students.
Examinations.
1976
January 12
March 20-28
April 30
May 3-13
May 31
August 20
Instruction commences for spring semester.
i~;;~a;e~le~~~sses.
Examinations.
Summer session commences.
Registration lor fall semester.
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THE LAW LIBRARY
An essential ingredient of the study of law is learning by
doing; hence, no law school can aspire to a position of excellence without an outstanding library. A law school's library facilities have been equated to the laboratory facilities associated
with the physical sciences.
For maximum use by the student body, the library is open over
one hundred hours per week. Multiple copies of select monographs, treatises, and reports are available so that numerous students may study the same problem at the same time.
In general, the present collection of over 100,000 volumes may
be divided into three basic categories: (1) Sources of the law,
including case reports, federal and state statutes, and administrative decisions and regulations; (2) Research aids, such as digests, encyclopedias, and indexes; (3) Commentaries on the law,
including treatises and legal periodicals.
The School of law currently is subscribing to more than 615
periodicals. Complete sets of over 275 are on the shelves. The
library has many loose-leaf services of interest to students and
practitioners alike and is expanding its holdings in such areas as
poverty, consumer protection, and environmental law. The
school's law library is the principal repository for legal materials within a radius of more than 300 miles.
In addition, the main University library, a government depository, contains a substantial number of legal documents and other
materials closely related to law which are available to students in
the School of law as a supplement to the law library.
TEXAS TECH LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Incorporated on October 16, 1967, the law School Foundation
was conceived as a vehicle for expanding the law school's contribution to the life of the profession and the community. In
establishing the foundation as a non-profit entity, its sponsors
envisioned the foundation as a device to develop the school's
full potential, especially in the years immediately following its
creation. Just as the Bar has long realized its obligation as a community leader, the School of law must assume its obligations
both within and without the university community. It is anticipated that the school's response to this challenge will justify the
expectations of those who are at work making the law School
Foundation a viable force.
fellows of the Foundation
Within the foundation, attorneys and others who have made
a major commitment to aid the school in achieving excellence
have become Fellows of the Foundation. The revenues from their
contributions are utilized as needed to enrich the law school
experience beyond those adivilies supported by slale funds.
Annual Civing Program
The Foundation conducts an annual Giving Program through
which alumni and friends of the School of law may contribute to
programs of support undertaken by the Foundation. Areas of
support by the Foundation include the scholarship and loan pro-
grams, moot court, law review, alumni and bar relations, continuing legal education, and faculty recruitment. Contributors
to the program are designated Sustaining Members of the
Foundation and, when appropriate, Scholarship Donors.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Scholarships, loans, and a limited number of part-time
positions are available in the School of law and in the University.
Awards of financial assistance are made on the basis of academic
promise and financial need.
Scholarship application forms are available from the School of
law. In the case of entering students, completed forms should be
returned to the School of law no later than March 15 of the year
in which the student intends to enter, in order to receive fullest
consideration for all available scholarships. Applications for most
grants and loans are considered by the Scholarship Committee in
July, at which time the committee can inform itself of the applicant's performance during the preceding academic year.
Loans
Texas Tech University administers numerous student loan
funds upon which students may draw for assistance in paying
their college related expenses, including the Texas Opportunity
Plan and other loan funds available solely to law students. For
these programs, applications should be postmarked by April 15
for the follOWing fall semester. Additional information regarding
any of the University loan funds may be obtained by writing to
Director of Student Financial Aid, P.O. Box 4179, Texas Tech
University, lubbock, Texas 79409.
Scholarships
ALVIN R. ALLISON SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship grant of $250
established by Mr. Allison, attorney from levelland, former mem-
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ber of the Board of Directors of Texas Tech and guiding force
behind the creation of the School of Law. It is awarded annually
to a deserving entering or advanced student.
J. J.
DILLARD SCHOLARSHIPs-Bryan B. Dillard, a lubbock at·
torney, has established two $500 scholarships ;n memory of his
father J. J. Dillard, who became a Lubbock resident near the
turn of the century and practiced law here for a number of years.
ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIp.....-One or more scholarships, to be
awarded annually to deserving students, made possible through
gifts by alumni of the School of Law to the Participating Scholarship Donor Program of the Foundation. Major early contributors
to this program were alumni Jack B. Cowley (Dec. '69) and Hershell l. Barnes ('70), both of Dallas, Michael l. Fostel ('70) of
Kermit, Tom Edwards ('71) of Houston, Alan O. Johnson ('71) of
Tyler, Mike Irish ('72) of Lubbock, and Mac Smith ('73) of
Weatherford.
They are awarded to deserving students.
ROCER V. BATTISTONI SCHOLARSHIPs---Two scholarship grants
for deserving minority students in need of financial assistance.
students who have made the highest scholastic average in the
first and second year classes.
GEARY, BRICE, BARRON & STAHL MOOT COURT SCHOLARSHIP--A
scholarship grant of $300 awarded annually to a student who has
distinguished himself and brought credit to the law school
through participation in intercollegiate moot court competition.
DURWOOD H. BRADLEY SCHOLARSHlp.....-Mrs. Durwood H. Bradley
and friends and relatives have endowed these scholarships in
memory of Mr. Bradley, who was a prominent Lubbock attorney for many years. The scholarships are awarded to deserving
students.
C. H. AND JANET RILEY BROCKETT SCHOLARSHIp.....-An annual
scholarship of $500 to be awarded to a deserving first year student in need of financial assistance.
R. GUY CARTER SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship grant of $500 donated annually by R. Guy Carter, Esq., of the Dallas firm of
Carter, Jones, Magee, Rudberg, Moss & Mayes to an outstanding
entering law student.
WILLIAM C. CLARK SCHOLARSHIPs---Mrs. J. C. Clark and David G.
Clark have endowed these scholarships in memory of their
son and brother, a Lubbock attorney and a member of the Class
of 1942 of Texas Tech. The scholarships are awarded to deserving second or third year students.
EL PASO BAR AUXILIARY SCHOtARSHIP--A scholarship grant from
the Auxiliary to aid a deserving law student from EI Paso.
FACULTY SCHOl.l\RSHIP-A scholarship provided annually to a
deserving student by the faculty of the School of law.
FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI SCHOLARSHIPS--Three annual scholarships of $150 each by the named Houston law firm to the stu-
dent selected as editor of the Texas Tech Law Review and to the
GIBSON, OCHSNER, ADKINS, HARLAN & HANKINS SCHOLARSHIP--An
annual scholarship of $500 by the named Amarillo law firm to an
outstanding student in need of financial assistance.
LAWRENCE F. GREEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship
grant of $200 established in memory of the late Lubbock attorney
by John F. Maner of Lubbock, to a deserving second or third year
student.
JOHN V. HAYSLIP SCHOLARSHlp.....-A scholarship of $300 given by
John V. Hayslip, Texas City and Galveston attorney who is an
alumnus ('74) of the law school, to be awarded to a deserving
student.
JUDCE E. E. JORDAN SCHOLARSHlp.....-A scholarship grant of $250 to
honor Judge Jordan by an Amarillo donor who wishes to remain
anonymous.
HUGH H. COOPER SCHOLARSHlp.....-A scholarship grant of $250
established in memory of the late Amarillo attorney by E. R.
Finney of Amarillo, to a deserving second or third year student.
LUBBOCK ATTORNEYS' MOOT COURT SCHOLARSHIPs---One or
more scholarship grants made possible annually by gifts from
Lubbock attorneys. Early contributors to Ihis scholarship program
are Walters and Associates and George E. Gilkerson.
CRENSHAW, DUPREE & MILAM SCHOLARSHIp.....-An annual scholarship of $500 contributed by the law firm of Crenshaw, Dupree &
Milam of Lubbock, to be awarded to a worthy recipient in any
class.
LUBBOCK BAR AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIfl--A scholarship grant of
$200 to a married student in need of financial assistance.
SANDRA ALLISON DAVIS SCHOLARSHlp.....-A scholarship grant of
$250 in honor of Mrs. Davis, a Levelland attorney, awarded annually to a deserving woman in the second or third year class.
JOE H. NAGY SCHOLARSHIfl--A scholarship grant of $400, estabIished to honor Lubbock attorney Joe H. Nagy by his wife
and children, to be awarded annually to a deserving student in
need of financial assistance.
The permanent bUilding for the School of law was completed
in December, 1969, and was dedicated on February 23, 1970.
The entire building is climate controlled for summer and winter
comfort.
Project architects were Harrell + Hamilton of Dallas, who
received the Texas Architecture 1970 Honor Award for their
design of the building. Consulting architect was Howard Schmidt
& Associates of lubbock. The general contractor was H.A. lott,
Inc., of Houston.
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G.
HOBERT AND AILEEN
HACKNEY NELSON
SCHOLARSHIP--A
scholarship grant endowed by the children of Mr. and Mrs.
Nelson to honor their parents, longtime Lubbock residents. It is
awarded annually to a deserving second or third year student.
W. R. QUllliAM SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship grant of $300 es·
tablished in memory of the lale South Texas attorney-geologist
by his widow, of Beaumont, and son, of the faculty. It is awarded
annually to a deserving student in any class in need of financial
assistance.
J. W. SANDERS ScHOLARSHIF'-A scholarship grant of $250 estab·
Iished to honor the Amarillo attorney by his partner, E. R. Finney,
10 a deserving second or third year student.
TEXAS
ASSOCIATION
OF
AnORNEYS-CERTlFIED
PUBLIC
Ac-
COUNTANTS SCHOl.ARSHIP--A scholarship grant of $500 established
by the Association to be awarded to a deserving student enrolled
in the J.D.·M.B.A. combined degree program.
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL 5CHOlARSHI~Two
scholarship grants of $250 each by the Texas Association of De·
fense Counsel to be awarded annually to worthy students who,
after considering their financial need, pragmatism, and pursuit
of knowledge, exhibit a strong interest in the field of trial
advocacy.
JOHN E. THOMASON MEMORIAL SCHOlARSHIP--A scholarship
grant of $250 established to honor the late Midland attorney by
his family and friends. It is to be awarded annually to a deserving
second or third year student.
THOMPSON, KNIGHT, SIMMONS & BULLION SCHOlARSHIP--A scholarship grant of $1,000 by the named Dallas law firm to be
awarded to a deserving student member or candidate of the
Texas Tech Law Review in need of financial assistance.
W. B. FOUNDATION, INC., SCHOLARSHI~Grants in varying
amounts established by the named Foundation to be awarded to
deserving students.
TEXAS TECH LAw SCHOOL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP-LOAN
-Established to assist deserving and promising law students
who have completed the first year of law school. The scholarshiploan will be repaid in accordance with terms agreed upon at the
time the award is made.
TEXAS TECH LAw WIVES SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship of $130
awarded to a law student in need of financial assistance.
Funds
ALVIN R. AND ALETHA FAYE ALLISON LOAN FUNo--Mr. and Mrs.
Allison of Levelland have endowed this fund to provide shortterm loans to students in need of financial assistance while pursuing the study of law.
JUDGE DAN BlAIR LOAN FUND-Judge Blair served as District
Judge for Lubbock, Hockley, Cochran, and Crosby counties,
1936-51. These funds are available to students for shorl-term
loans.
CHILDRESS COUNTY FUND-Attorneys from Childress County
have established this fund to aid students from their county. The
fund is composed of sums received by the attorneys for their
services in representing indigents in the courts of the county.
JUDGE MARVIN JONES LOAN FUND-Judge Jones, a leader in the
establishment of Texas Tech, a former Congressman from West
Texas, and currently Senior Judge on the U.S. Court of Claims,
has made available to law students funds to be used for shortterm loans.
JUDGE E. E. JORDAN LOAN FUND-Judge Jordan, of the 47th District Court in Amarillo, has provided a fund for law students who
find themselves in unanticipated, short-term financial difficulties.
VICTOR H. LINDSEY MEMORIAL FUND-At the suggestion of
Mrs. Victor H. Lindsey of Lubbock, widow of Judge Victor H.
Lindsey, of the nnd District Court, the Lubbock County Bar
Association and friends of the late Judge Lindsey have created
this fund for loans and other financial assistance to law students
in need.
DREW SIMPSON MEMORIAL FUNo--A fund established by the
family, colleagues, and friends of Drew Simpson ('74) upon his
death in February, 1972. Its purpose is to aid students in financial
difficulty.
TEXAS TECH LAw REVIEW SCHOlARSHIP AND LOAN FUND-This
fund, initially established as a loan fund, will eventually increase
to permit the awarding of scholarships. Recipients are limited
to members of the Texas Tech Law Review staff.
Awards
GEO. W. AND SARAH H. DUPREE AWARD-An award of $100, endowed by a gift (rom Mr. and Mrs. Dupree, is present~d annually
to the member of the graduating class who, in the opinion of his
colleagues, best exemplifies the ability, integrity, and sense of
professional responsibility desired in one soon to join the legal
profession. Consideration is given to his academ.ic record, to the
leadership he has provided, and to the contnbutions he has
made to the law school and the community.
FIRST YEAR MOOT COURT AWARD-An award of $200, a gift from
the firm of Geary, Brice, Barron & Stahl of Dallas, is presented
annually to the winning team in the first year Moot Court competition.
JUDGE MEADE F. GRIFFIN AWARo--An award of $200 from
Judge Griffin's former briefing attorneys presented annually to
the graduating law student who, through his industry, perse-
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verance, integrity. and character, has best utilized the law school
experience to improve and prepare himself for distinguished
service to the profession and to mankind.
M. PENN l. AWARo--An annual award of $50 with a certificate
of recognition from Myron Penn laughlin, patent lawyer and
professional engineer; a competitive award for the best student
article published in the Law Review.
WILUAM R. MOSS TRIAL AOVOCACY AWARD-An award of $100
to one student in each section who has demonstrated oUlstand~
ing accomplishments in the field of trial advocacy, presented by
the named lubbock attorney.
NATlONAl ORDER OF THE BARRISTERS---The Order of the Bar-
risters is a national honorary society open to selected law students who have demonstrated excellence in the art of appellate
advocacy. Three slUdents annually are eligible for membership in
this organization. Students selected are given a bronze statue
and scroll presented by the law firm of Key, Carr, Evans and
Fouts of Lubbock, Texas.
SOUTH PLAINS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION AWARo---A bronze
plaque with the recipient's name inscribed thereon is presented
to the student in each section of Trial Advocacy who, in the preparation and presentation of selected trial materials, best demonstrates the ingenuity, determination, and ability so necessary to
the art of trial advocacy, presented annually by the South Plains
Trial Lawyers Association.
STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION SERVICE AWARD--An award of $50 to
the student who has contributed outstandinR service during the
year to the Student Bar Association and the School of Law, presented annually by the Lubbock firm of Nelson, McCleskey, Harriger & Brazill.
TEXAS TECH LAw REVIEW AWARD--An award of $50 presented by
the law firm of McWhorter, Cobb and Johnson of Lubbock to the
law review student who has rendered outstanding service to the
Law Review.
Prizes
NATHAN BURKAN MEMORIAL PRIZE-The American Society of
Composers, Authors, and Publishers annually awards a first prize
of $250 to the student in the School of Law who, in the opinion
of the faculty, prepares the best paper on some phase of copyright law. A second prize of $100 is also awarded.
LAw BOOK PRIZEs--The lawyers Cooperative Publishing Company and the Bancroft-Whitney Company of Rochester, New
York, and the West Publishing Company of 51. Paul, Minnesota,
award selected titles of their publications annually to the students achieving the highest grades in selected courses and in
overall class standing.
Admission
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PRELEGAL EDUCATION
The School of law does not prescribe a definite prelegal curriculum for ils applicants. The wide range of lawyers' tasks and
the difference in offerings from school 10 school preclude such
an approach. However, there are certain goals which every prelaw student should keep before him in planning his collegt program. He should strive to acquire the ability to read, write, and
speak the English language well; to gain a critical understanding
of human values and institutions--political, economic, and
social; and to develop in himself the power to think creatively.
His undergraduate training should result not only in a quantity
of knowledge, but also in an understanding of the basis of his
knowledge, its degrees and conditions.
Two items deserve special mention. A student will find it helpful to have some preliminary work in accounting as background
for the courses in business entities and taxation. Typing skills
will prove useful not only in the preparation of briefs and memoranda, but also for daily preparation and examinations.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
An applicant must have received, or have completed all requirements for, a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of approved standing prior to the time he or she begins work
in the School of law. In order to apply, however, an applicant
need have completed only six semesters or nine quarters of
undergraduate work. Additionally, an applicant must take the
law School Admission Test which is administered five times a
year throughout the United States and in many foreign countries by the Educational Testing Service. An applicant's record
must be of sufficiently high quality to demonstrate that he or she
is qualified for the study of law. In evaluating an applicant's
record, considerable weight is given to undergraduate grades
and the score achieved on the law School Admission Test. In
exceptional cases, the work of the last two college years will be
weighed more heavily than that of earlier years. To a lesser
extent, consideration is given to other factors such as the quality
of the applicant's college, the trend of his grades, ethnic and
cultural background, work experience during and after college,
extracurricular activities, graduate studies, service in the military,
Peace Corps, or Vista, and the applicant's statement about him·
self and his purposes. Leiters of recommendation are not required, but if an applicant wishes to have letters sent, those from
former professors are most helpful.
Students are admitted only in the fall except in special circumstances. The School of law recommends that students devote
their entire time to the study of law. Students who are engaged
in outside employment must report the quantity of such work
per week and may be asked to withdraw from the school if the
amount of time spent in outside employment is deemed excessive or appears to interfere with full-time study of law. Outside
employment should in no case exceed 15 hours per week.
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
An application form and additional information may be obtained by writing to
Office of Admissions
School of law
Texas Tech University
lubbock, Texas 79409
The completed application should be returned to the above
address at the earliest opportunity after the beginning of the applicant's senior year. There is no application fee.
The last date for filing application forms is May 1 for admission in August, but substantially earlier filing is strongly recommended. Applicants filing after March 1 will be at a considerable
disadvantage in competing for the limited number of places
available in the next entering class.
Applications for admission to the Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Jurisprudence joint degree program (described under "Program of Study") should be made to both the
School of law and the Graduate School of Texas Tech University.
Applications to the Graduate School can be obtained by writing
directly to that school. Applicants must meet the regular admission requirements of each school and must be accepted by each
to be eligible for the program. If a student is undecided about
whether to pursue the joint program, application to the Graduate School can be delayed until the beginning of the third semester in law school.
Students having questions concerning law school admission
policies may find the Prelaw Handbook (mentioned in more detail under "Law School Admission Test") generally helpful. Students with specific questions should feel free to contact the
School of Law. Neither visits to the campus nor interviews are
required and, practically, cannot be granted to all applicants;
however if an applicant desires an interview, he will find it more
helpful when his file is complete.
Official prelaw advisers on many campuses in Texas are listed
at the end of this catalog. They should be able to provide much
information of assistance to prelaw students.
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Transcripts and lSDAS
Good Character
A student may have his application considered aher completion of at least six semesters or nine quarters of undergraduate
work. The applicant is required to register with the Law School
Data Assembly Service (lSOAS) by completing and mailing the
registration form supplied with the Bulletin of Informalic:l for
The School of law may deny admission to any applicant who,
in the judgment of the faculty, may appear to be unfit in character to engage in the study or practice of law.
the lSAT. A transcript from each college or university attended
Declaration of Intention to Study Law
should then be sent diredly to lSDAS, Educational Testing
Service, Box 944, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. It is not necessary.
al this point, to fOlWard transcripts to the School of law.
The State Board of law Examiners of Texas makes the following
requirement:
The LSDAS will analyze the transcripts and forward a report 10
the law schools designated on the registration form. II is impor·
lant to recognize that considerable lead time is required for an
undergraduate transcript to be processed through lSDAS. No
less than eight weeks should be allowed for this process. Upon
admission, it will be necessary for the student to submit to the
School of law two official copies of transcripts from all colleges
or universilies attended, which include a showing of completion
of requirements for a bachelors degree except that students
who have attended Texas Tech University need submit only one
copy of their Texas Tech transcript, and students who are graduates of Texas Tech need submit only one copy of transcripts
from other colleges or universities attended. Before admission,
additional transcripts should be submitted to the School of law
only in response to a specific request.
Every person intending to apply for admission to the Bar of this state shall
file with the Secretary of the Board, not more than sixty (60) days before
nor more than one hundred twenty (120) days after beginning the study of
law, a Declaration of Intention to Study law. Such Declaration shall be made
in duplicate on forms to be prescribed by the Board, and shall_ show such
facts as 10 the history, experience, and educational qualificallons of the
declarant as the Board may require. II shalt name Ihe law school in which
the declarant proposes to study, or is studying, which school must be an
approved law school.
The forms may be obtained from Mrs. Alta Moore, Box J, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, or in person from the School of
law.
Students who expect to practice in other states should investigate possible similar requirements in such states.
Admission with Advanced Standing
Law School Admission Test
The applicant muSI take the law School Admission Test and
request that his score be reported to the School of law. The test
usually is given in October, December, February, April, and July
of each year. It is recommended that the applicant lake the test
no later than February prior to prospective entrance to the
School of law, and it is strongly recommended that it be taken
earlier if at all possible.
The law School Admission Bulletin, which contains information concerning the test, sample questions, application forms,
and a list of the testing centers may be obtained by applying in
person at the School of law or by writing to law School Admission Test, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey
08540. A sample of the test, including new types of questions,
a discussion of the different types of questions, an analysis of the
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available from them or in most college bookstores. No other
material is recommended by the law School Admission Council
for study preparation for the lSAT.
A student who has studied at another approved law school,
and who is eligible to continue there in good standing, may apply
for admission to the School of law. If accepted, a transfer student
will be eligible for advanced standing credit for acceptable work
done at his former school. The amount of advanced standing
credit for which a student is eligible is determined on an individual basis. No credit will be granted for courses in which grades
are below the average required for graduation at the school from
which the student wishes to transfer.
The applicant for admission as a transfer studenl should comply with the procedure reqUired for admission to the first year
class and, in addition, forward a letter stating why he desires to
transfer to Texas Tech.
FEES
To enable the student to estimate his expenses at the time of
entering the School of law, the following information is offered.
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Shortly after acceptance for admission to the School of law,
each student must forward a $50 acceptance deposit, which will
be applied toward his registration fee for the fall semseler. This
deposit is refundable upon request prior to May 1. Total registration fees for first year students who are residents of Texas will
be $64 per semester. Students who are nol residents of Texas
must pay registration fees of $640 per semester. All students will
have additional expenses of approximately $100 in fees and $75$100 for books and supplies in the fall semester. These additional
fees and expenses for books and supplies will be less in the
spring.
A student who moves into Texas after reaching the age of 18
is considered to be a nonresident unless he has resided in the
state for other than educational purposes for a period of 12
months immediately preceding his enrollment. Additional in·
formation on determination of residence status is available from
the Registrar's office of the University.
For more detailed information regarding residency, fees,
veterans' exemptions from fees, and loans, please see the Gen·
eral Catalog, 1975-76.
HOUSING
Space is available in several comfortable and attractive dormitories for unmarried law students. Inquiries and correspondence
regarding room reservations in the residence halls on campus
should be addressed 10 the Reservation Center, Texas Tech University, P.O. Box 4629, lubbock, Texas 79409.
Law students are free to select their own off·campus housing.
Because the campus is bounded on three sides by residential
areas, off·campus living quarters of all types, including private
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PLACEMENT
The School of Law maintains, on an equal opportunity basis,
a placement service to assist students in finding legal and other
positions during summers and upon graduation. As employment
for young lawyers becomes more competitive because of the
increasing numbers of law graduates, contacts developed by our
faculty and early graduates will become ever more valuable.
The Curriculum
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PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Doctor of Jurisprudence
In order to be recommended for the J.D. degree by the
faculty of the School of law, a student must have successfully
completed a minimum of 90 semester hours, normally accomplished in six semesters, or five semesters and two summer
sessions. First year students who fail to maintain a satisfactory
average at the end of their first year will be denied permission to
continue in the School of law. Details regarding requirements
of study in residence, required courses, and grade averages are
made available to students during registration.
The normal course load is regulated by the faculty of the
School of law. A student is expected to enroll for a full academic
load but may not lake more than 16 hours in any semester without special permission. There is no minimum course load requirement for students during a summer session.
Doctor of Jurisprudence---Master of Business Administration
In addition to separate degree programs in law and business,
the School of law and the Graduate School of Texas Tech University also offer a joint program of study leading to the degrees
of Doctor of Jurisprudence U.D.) and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.). The joint degree program allows a student with
appropriate business background to complete the requirements
for both degrees in three years instead of the four years which
would be required if the J.D. and M.B.A. were pursued separately.
The joint degree program is of particular benefit for students
who contemplate careers in public service or professional management or who want to prepare for a specific field such as taxaccounting, banking, real estate, collective bargaining, or international business. The program will enable such students to
study, compare, and relate the subject matter of business and
law.
The first year of study consists entirely of law courses. During
the second year, the remaining required law courses are to be
completed together with selected law electives and an appropriate number of graduate business core courses. The third year
involves study in both schools. Twelve hours of approved law
courses may be transferred as elective credit to the M.B.A. program and twelve hours of approved graduate business courses
may be transferred as elective credit toward the J.D. degree. This
program will vary somewhat for students with a nonbusiness
undergraduate background.
Information regarding applications for admission appears
under "Admission Procedures."
The Order of the Coif
The School of law was elected to The Order of the Coif, the
only national legal honor society in the United States, effective
May 15, 1974. Members are elected annually fro~ those students
ranking in the highest ten percent of t~e g~ad~allng cI~ss whos.e
character and activities in legal educatIon indICate their worthiness for membership in the Order. The students selected from
the class of 1975 were:
Phillip Samuel Brown
Richard leroy Hanna
Earnest C. Casstevens
John Robert Henderson
Erwin D. Davenport
Melvin Charles Jennings
William Boyd Dawson
Charles Edward King
John Webster Dayton
David R. McClure
Daniel Charles Garner
Cal L Raup
Michael George Sawaya
Change of Requirements
The faculty of the School of law reserves the right to change
the schedule of classes, the program of instruction, the requirements for degrees, and any other similar rules or regulations.
This power will not be exercised, however, to impose substantial
detriment upon students enrolled at the time of the change.
Acceleration
The School of law permits its students to accelerate their
work and to graduate in December of the third year. In order to
accelerate, a student must allend two summer sessions of at
least six semester credit hours each.
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Courtroom Pradice and Technique
T.hroughout his career, the law student will have an oppor·
tunlty to participate in courtroom activities, in the first and
s~cond year at the appellate level and during the third year at the
tna.1 and ~ppellate levels. Students are encouraged 10 participate
aCIl.vely In moot court competitions, leading to statewide,
regional, and national competitions among schools.
During the third year, civil litigation, student defender and
prosecutor programs are available which involve the clinical
civil matters and the defense and prosecu~~~a?s. adual cnmes before appropriate courts and juvenile t,it~aininf of stude~ts in
Second and third year students participate in the legal aid programs o.f the lubbock and Midland County Bar Associations,
~eese Air Force Base, and the University Student Attorney's office a~d are given the fullest responsibility consistent with their
expenence and ability.
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The principal responsibility of Law Review candidates is to
produce during the year at least one publishable note or comment on a current legal problem. Their work is done under the
supervision of the student editorial board, with the assistance of
a faculty sponsor. Editorial board members not only supervise
the secQnd year work, but seled and edit the major articles contributed by nonstudents and continue their own activities as contributors to the Law Review.
RELATED AcnVITIES
Orientation and Counseling
The School of law is firmly committed to the "open door"
policy in faculty-student relations. From the first academic contact during the week of orientation and introduction to the study
of law until graduation, the faculty is available for consultation
Mool Court Board
T~e Moot Court Board is comprised of third year law students
and IS responsible for the supervision of the School's program in
Appellate Advocacy. Membership on the Board is open to third
y.ear students who have excelled in Appellate Advocacy at the
first and second year levels. Participation on the Board offers a
valuable e~ucational opportunity. Upon election to the Board,
s.tudents dIrect and supervise the research and brief writing of
first and second year students and also sit as judges for the oral
a.rguments of cases. The experience gained is excellent preparation for a student who plans a practice which will involve appellate work.
Law Review
!he Law Review is a professional legal journal managed and
ed~ted by law students. The Law Review publishes both studentwritten notes and comments on various areas of the law and
leading articles by professors, judges, and practicing attorneys.
P.articipation in Law Review work is both a recognition of super~or academic achievement and a unique educational oppor!un.lty. Students who rank at the top of their first-year class are
mVlted to serve as Law Review candidates during their second
year. The editorial board for the following year is chosen from
among the Law Review candidates.
Members of the Editoria/.Board of the Texas Tech Law. Review during 197576 are (left to righ!) DaVId Kithcart of Crosbyton, DaVId Hassler of EI Paso,
Editor-in·Chief Eileen Hall of Lubbock, Larry Wharton of Lubbock, Adair
Melinsky Buckner of Amarillo, David Greenhaw of Lenora, Rolando Leon
of Killeen, and Stephen Baskind of EI Paso. Not shown is Bryon Thomas of
Longview.
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with respect 10 registration, the course of study, problems of
DESCRIPTION OF COURSES
general scholarship, and other matters relating to the student's
Courses to be offered during 1975-76 are listed below. The
second digit in the course number indicates the semester hour
credit of the course.
progress in school. With a low student-faculty ratio and with the
largest first year classes of approximately 7S students, each student will have abundant opportunities for extensive personal
conlacl with the faculty.
Professional Enrichment
legal educators agree thai student development is greatly
aided by professional experiences outside the classroom and by
First year courses are reqUired. Of the advanced courses which
are required, all must be taken during the second year with the
exception of Professional Responsibility which may be postponed until the third year. One course involving legal writing
must be taken during the second year.
frequent and varied contacts with those engaged in the active
practice of the law. Advanced students may become adjunct
members of the lubbock County Bar Association. All students
are encouraged to attend meetings of the Association and various
continuing legal education programs, in which the School of law
takes an active part. The Court of Civil Appeals for the Seventh
District sits in the courtroom of the School of law once each
semester. In addition, various sl'ate agencies have held hearings
in the law school, where students are welcome.
Additional professionally related programs and projects will
be instituted as the student body grows and as students have
the time 10 devote their efforts to these extracurricular activities.
Texas Tech Student Bar Association
The Texas Tech Student Bar Association was organized to promote the objectives of the School of law, including an appreciation for fair and impartial administration of justice, the furthering
of the professional ethical understanding of the students, cooperation and association among students, faculty, and the Bar, and
the encouragement of active relations between the School of
law and the University.
Fraternities and Sororities
The School of law has active chapters of Delta Theta Phi, Phi
Alpha Delta, and Phi Delta Phi, professional legal fraternities,
and of Kappa Beta Pi, professional legal sorority.
law Wives of Texas Tech
The purpose of the law Wives of Texas Tech is to foster,
through joint pursuit of common interests, better acquaintance
and mutual understanding among women whose husbands are
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in conjunction with the Student Bar Association.
First Year Courses
CIVIL PROCEDURE.
LAW 551.
A study of the jurisdiction of the various state courts, the effect of their
judgments, the phases of a lawsuit, and the procedures involved.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW.
LAW 552.
A study of the federal judiciary's doctrine and practice of judicial review,
judicial power, and jurisdiction of the courts, the power of Congress to regulate commerce, the power of the Slates to regulate commerce, and Ihe protection of private rights, privileges, and immunities under the constitution
which includes the substantive rights of freedom of enterprise, freedom of
expression, freedom of religion, and freedom from discrimination.
CONTRACTS.
LAW 553.
A study of the enforceability of promises, the creation of contractual obligations, performance and breach, the impa.ct C!f the contract on th~ leg.al
relationships of nonparties, and the examination of contract doctrme In
three sellings: personal service, sales of goods, and construction conlracts.
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE.
LAW 554.
The sources and purpose of criminal law, the characteristics of particular
crimes, and the general principles of liability and defenses; cri'!"inal procedure from investigation to post-conviction remedies, with particular emphasis on Texas procedures.
LAW 511.
LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING I.
Instruction in the types of law books and their functions in research, leading to the preparation of different types of legal material.
MOOT COURT,
LAW 513.
Preparation of memoranda of law and a brief, and delivery of an oral
argument in an appellate court exercise.
PROPERTY.
LAW 555.
An introduction to the law of real property. including estates and other
inlerests in land, real property marketing, and conveyancing, and landlord
and tenant problems,
LAW 556.
TORTS.
Standards and principles governing legal liability for intentional and unintentional invasions of interests of personality and property.
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Advanced Required Courses
ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING.
LAW 6267.
Continuation of the use of law books and their functions in research; de-
tailed practice in writing client letters, opinion leiters, trial briefs, legal memoranda, and various kinds of legal materials necessary to office practice.
BUSINESS ENTITlES.
LAW 652.
A study of the legal principles of agency, partnership. and other unincorporated business forms; the factors affecting the selection of the form
of a business ent.erp.rise; the nature and types of corporate ent,ilies; the
promotion. organll:allon, activities, financing, management, and dissolution
of business corporations.
COMMERCIAL LAW.
LAW 648.
A study of the financing illOd distribution of goods from manufacturer to
ultimate consumer, with special emphasis given to the financing of sales
transactions (Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code) and to the processes for payment of sales-generated obligations (Articles 3, 4 and S of the
Uniform Commercial Code).
EVIDENCE.
LAW 644.
An examination of the problems of proof, including study of the admission
and exclusion of information on the basis of relevancy, economy, policy, and
protection of the individual or the state; the examination of witnesses, substitutes for evidence, and procedural considerations.
INCOME TAXATION.
LAW 641.
The purposes of this course are to give a basic understanding of federal
income taxation relating to individuals, trusts, partnerships, and corporations
and to teach the use of complex statutes and regulations.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY.
LAW 6223.
Familiarizes the students with the ramifications of the Code of Professional Responsibility and the Canons of Judicial Ethics in the context of the
practice of law and examines the machinery available for the improvement
of the practice.
WILLS AND TRUSTS.
LAW 643.
A study of the devolution of property by descent, wills and trustS, including a study of future interests and related constructional problems.
Advanced Elective Courses
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW.
LAW 6310.
Ellamines the role of the administrative process in our society, formal and
informal, and emphasizes the powers and procedures common to all administrative agencies and the relationships among the legislative, judicial,
and eKecutive branches in the development of public policy.
ADMIRALTY.
LAW 6242.
An examination of the historical development of admiralty and maritime
jurisdiction; the nature and source of substanlive maritime law i~ the conteKt
of particular topics, and problems of admiralty jurisdiction In a federal
system.
ADVANCED COMMERCiAL CODE SEMINAR.
LAW 6243.
A study of selected problems in the field of commercial transactions. Two
illustrative areas are commercial problems involving the farmer-rancher and
problems in sales under the Uniform Commercial Code.
ADVANCED INCOME TAXATION.
LAW 6323.
A study of taxation principles applicable to formation, management, reorganization, and dissolution of business entities with particular emphasis
upon the corporation-shareholder relationship in both closely held and
publicly owned corporations.
ANTITRUST.
LAW 6311.
A study·of the national antitrust policy under the Sherman, Clayton, Robinson-Patman, and Federal Trade Commission acts and the application of these
laws to individual action and restrictive agreements involving price fiKing,
market division, resale price maintenance, price discrimination, trade boycotts and refusals to deal, exclusive arrangementS, patents, monopolies and
industrial concentration, public and private remedies.
APPELLATE ADVOCACY.
LAW 611.
Research and writing of briefs and participation in competitive rounds of
oral arguments in appellate cases, designed to develop writing and advocacy
skills and to increase the student's understanding of the relationship between precedent and policy in the resolution of legal controversies.
BUSINESS PLANNING.
LAW 6239.
A consideration, from the viewpoint of the lawyer planning for a client,
of three or four realistically complex problems on organizational structures
and operations of business organizations, including examination of problem
areas in tuation, securities regulation, corporate law, and finance.
LAW 6335.
BUSINESS TORTS.
An eKamination of interferences with intangible business and economic interests, including misrepresentation of competitor's products
(trade libel), interference with contractual relations, false and misleading
advertising, appropriation of trade values, copyright and trademark infringement.
CIVIL LITIGATION.
LAW 6275.
Students prepare and file pleadings, prepare for trial, and litigate legal
aid cases in court under the supervision of a clinical profenor. Instructor
analysis of student trial performance and evaluation of tKtics employed is
provided,
COMPARATIVE LAW.
LAW 6238.
A study of civil law systems and legal principles by comparing them to the
Anglo-American common law tradition. Development of new legal insights
by using the comparative method.
CONFLICT OF LAWS.
LAW 6324.
The law relating to transactions or occurrences when some or all of the
operative faets arise in more than one state; jurisdiction of courts, enforcement of foreign judgments and decrees; choice of conflicting law in situa·
tions involVing torts, contracts, property, marriage, divorce, and procedural
problems.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW SEMINAR
A study 01 selected problems in Constitutional Law.
LAW 6233.
CONSUMER LAW.
LAW 6259.
A consideration of the I~w relating to merchant/consumer transactions,
wilh spe-cial emphasis on the place and operalion of conSumer credil in our
society, eKisting and proposed legislation affecting consumers, and judicial
and eKtnjudicial self-help methods available to aggrieved merchants and
consumers.
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CORPORATE FINANCE,
LAW 6263.
A legal-economic analysis of alternative financing methods available to
corporations seeking growth, with consideration given 10 valuation 01 the
FAMILY LAW.
LAW 6331.
Legal pr~blems ~elate? to. the e.stablishment, dissolution, and reorganiza_
~i~; ~~ilf~~~~~~~,t'~~:t~~:: ~~~~1i~~, ~:;~~~~n:o:~~da;;~~;:~~d~~~~~
enterprise, alternative sKurities structures, and dividend policies in light of
various requirements affeeling bolh the enterprise and its inveslon.
to fam,ly relations.
CORRECTIONS.
LAW 6270.
A study of the theoretical and practical aspects of sentencing, punishment,
treatment, and release from prison. Included are the revolutionary develop-
FEDERAL CORPORATION LAW.
LAW 6271
An. ~dvanced study of selected problems and developing areas in federa;
mentsin Ihe field of prisoners' rights.
CREDITORS' RIGHTS.
LAW 6333.
A study 01 the methods used for the liquidation of debtors' estates. The
nonbankruplCY matertals cover individual creditor's rights by attachment,
garnishment, execution, creditor's bills, and the like; common law composition; general assignments. The bankruptcy materials cover in the main the
first seven chapters of the Bankruptcy Act and deal with liquidation.
CRIMINAL EVIDENCE.
LAW 6237.
A study of the critical doctrines of constitutional law which affecl the admissibility of evidence in criminal cases, including the specific areas 0/
search and seizure, invasion of privacy, interrogation of suspects, use of
undercover agents, privilege against self-incrimination, confrontation by
witnesses, and others.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE SEMINAR_
LAW 6231.
A critical study of the criminal law processes at various stages from detention to appeal, including a study of state and federal rules of criminal procedure, and the conslitutionally derived procedural rights of persons accused
o/crime.
DEFENDING CRIMES AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCIES.
LAW 6260.
Clinical training in the investigation, preparation, and defense of adult
crimes and juvenile delinquiocies and in handling post-trial actions.
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS I.
LAW 6336.
A study of individual employer-employee relationships including ma.ster
servant, workmen's compensation, fair employment standards, social security
and discrimination in employment.
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS II.
LAW 6314.
Sh~,s~~~~:l'.~~a~nr~g~~,e~~ela:~at~i~~~~~~ t:t t~~p~~rt;t~~O~;r~:it~?~~
relationship, and the legality of various types of concerted activity.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
LAW 6328.
The respective roles of the federal and state governmenls in handling such
problems as air and Woller pollution, agricultural pollulion, use of public
lands, and land use planning. Federal and state regulalory means to safeguard the environment will be considered in detail.
ESTATE AND GIFT TAXATION.
LAW 627.
The impact of the federal estate and gift tax on various types of dispositions of property during life and at death, the administrative and judicial
process in resolving federal estate and gift tax controversies, and the social
and economic implications of taxation of distributions of wealth.
ESTATE PLANNING.
LAW 6227.
Te:chniques .of pla~ning and implementing dis~ositive arrang~menls, inc1udmg both Inter VIVOS and testamentary dispOSItIons; factors Influencing
lhe choice of one technique over another, including the income and estate
and gift tax consequences of a particular course of action.
~f~I'::~e~a;;o1';::~mfn~as~~r;~~a~:t';;~~~~~i:~~~~~~~n~~:v~et~;:;;:r:~~
tton of fed~ral. securtties laws. Second, there will be study of currently im-
P,k~~~~IP~~I~::t~~~al:~1,ev~~~~~~i~re::I~~ef~:e;~leS~~~:~~~~~w~fin:~~~i~~
~~c:,,~~~~:atlOns, securities litigation, and the regulation of securities tra.d-
FEDERAL JURISDICTION.
LAW 6332
A study ~f t~e jU~isdiction of the federa.l courts and of the procedural rule~
related
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Jumdlctl~nal mall~rs, i~c1uding the law applied by the federal
~~c~~~s~~I~~~~.~~I~e:;t;;'I:~edj~;Ts~is~:rO~~r~s~~c~i~~;li~~~~~:~~u:~s1~~ti~~;~u:~sd
national JudICIal systems.
INJURIES TO RELATIONS.
LAW 6258
. A s~udy ~f legal problems related to such nonphysical harms as defama:
;~::lyl~~~:~~s.Of privacy, and interference with business, economic, and
INSURANCE.
.
LAW 6216.
The law ap~llcable 10 the formation, construction, and enforcement of
~~~~~af~~uf~~~~~~~~~~~.ty,and property insurance; government regulalion
INTERNATtONAL PUBLIC LAW.
LAW 6318
~ study of .'h~ I~w. of nalions, including the nature and sources of inter:
nat tonal law, Jurrsdlctlon of states over persons and property, recognition of
sta~es an.d gov~rnments, t.he law ~f treaties, the role of international organi-
zations, mcludl~g the UnIted NatIOns, legal restrictions on the use of force
and lhe protectIon of human rights.
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JURIS~RUDEN<:E.
LAW 628.
~n. t~lroductlon to legal philoso~hy. The major jurisprudential issues, the
:~~nt';I:~u~~t~~~'~r.~e~~t~~~:ys~~~i~:i~~ ~~~s~~I::~~ni~~el:;n~~~tI;~~~ili~
~~~Io~~~ie~~ specIfiC legal theories, including modern American legal
jUVENIL~ COURTS ~EMINAR.
LAW 6220.
A semmar to cons.lde~ the power of lhe. ju.venite courl, the juvenile court
prelImInary screening and detention;
:~~ ~~~ic'::X~rh:a~:~~~ mvesligation;
LAND USE PLA~NING.
.
LAW 6213.
The course ~,II cover th.e. f~eld of zoning and planning as well as provide
~~7;;nce=.phasls on subdlv,slon conlrol, restrictive deed covenants, and
LAW AND ACCOUN!'NG.
LAW 6215.
. A study of acc?u~tl.ng an~ ~ccounting concepts, particularly as dealt with
l':t statutory law, ludtclal decISIons, and administrative law. Designed to proVIde a background for advanced study in corporate finance and taxation.
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LAW AND PSYCHIA-mV.
LAW 6272.
This course deals primarily with bol~ practical ~nd Iheoreti~al ~spec.ts of
the "insanity defense" and civil commItment. ParhCular allen.ll~n IS pilld 10
the concept of "dangerousness" and to the problems of predictIon of harm'uI conduct.
LEGAL DRAFTING.
LAW 6224.
A study of drafting structure and phraseology as il h~s evo~v~ in modern
legislative drafting and the appl!Calion of th~ result~ng. prinCIples to t.he
preparation of documents for private transactions, pnnclpally those which
depend on concurrence.
LEGAL HISTORY.
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LAW 6~47.
An e~amination of the institutions formmg the b~SIS. of the Anglo-American
legal system; the origins and devele;tpmenl of cnmmal, cont~act, and .tort
law' and the reception and adaptation 01 the common law In the United
States, with focus on such points as the writ system, develop~e.nt of
common law and equity courts. and the jurisdictional controversy Within the
English judicial system.
LEGAL PROCESS.
LAW 6327.
A survey of the American legal system and of official and priv.ate instit~­
lions through which a legal p~oces~ is cond~ded in the perspectlV~ of their
everyday, working' interrelationships, dealing by .use of the problem
:':h~~;a;';it:e~~~~r1~~iSt~re~~~~t~~s~~~~;fstl:t~f::.t~3m~~i~t~;tli~ec~~:~c~e~:
and e_ecutives.
LEGISLATION.
LAW 629.
A study of the dynamics of Ihe legislative process and the role of the legis-
\~~u;I~~~ ~~f~~~~afi~~~~Saena~c~,a~;~Fti~:~a~a;~~lti~~r~~~~~.sses and procedures
LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
LAW 639.
A study of the law relating to the creat.ion of local government u~its, their
legislative, fiscal, proprietary, and administrative powe.rs and. functlo:ns. tort
and contract liability. planning and land use control including zoning and
urban renewal. Special emphasis is placed on Teus law.
MARITAL PROPERTY.
LAW 6313.
MILITARY JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
LAW 62~6.
Sy~~~,et~~I~i9~t;~~v~~;;:~~t~nedl;':f~el~~i~~t~h~o~:::e~~~munityproperty
A study of the composition, jurisdiction, and procedures of courts-martial
convened in the armed forces of the United States, modes of proof author·
ized, the elements of military offenses, and defenses which are recognized,
with emphasis upon the constitutional rights of accused servicemen.
Oil AND GAS.
LAW 6319.
A study of the law of oil and ga~ with emphasis upon the i~t.erest.s that
may be created in oil and gas, the rights of the landowner, provls.lons In the
~~:~~1~~~~:~~t\~~.rightsof assignees, and legislation dealing With produc-
OIL AND GAS PROBLEMS.
.
LAW 6274.
An advanced course dealing with particular areas of 011 and gas. The
course will have a varying content which will be ann~unced. A~eas of study
may include federal taxation of oil and gas transactions; deta!led study of
pooling.. unitization, and regulation .of oil and ga~; and drafting problems
associated with oil and gilS conveyanCing and operations.
PATENT TRADEMARK, COPYRIGHT, AND UNFAIR
COMPETITION LAW.
LAW 6329.
A survey course of federal regulation of the intellectual and industrial
property law aspect of the competitive process, emphasiZing patent trademark, and copyright law; related law of unfair competition, trade secrets,
and know-how licensing; problems of federal preemption.
PROBLEMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
LAW 6265.
The course will focus each semester on a particular problem in environmental law. The problem will be studied in depth with emphaSis on analysis
of legislation (state and federal) relating to it and an evaluation of the regulatory scheme. The functions of administrative agencies and their actions concerning the particular problem will also be e_amined. E_amples of problems
which might be used include air pOllution, water pollution, oil pollution, use
and abuse of public lands, conservation of scarce resources, the energy crisis,
and regional or statewide land use planning and management for environ·
mental purposes.
PRODUCTS LIABILITY.
LAW 6276.
A comprehensive study of the civil action for harm resulting from defective and dangerous products, including the historicilJ development of this
theory of liability and its component parts, the problems concerning vertical
and horizontal privity, defectiveness, proof, available defenses, damages,
and remedies.
PROSECUTING CRIMES AND JUVENilE DELINQUENCIES.
LAW 6241.
ve~:~n~~~n~r;~~~a~ait~o~~:~~i~:~t~~~~~i~tc~~::;~:~~~~~i~~i~~~~~i~Fj~~:nii7;
delinquencies, and the supervision of juveniles placed on probation and
parole.
PUBLIC SCHOOL LAW.
LAW 6337.
A comprehensive study of the impact of law upon public education in
America, emphasizing the diverse relationships e_isting between students,
teachers, administrators, governing bodies, legislatures, and the public, and
how these relationships are affected by law e_pressed in regulations,
statutes, judicial decisions, state constitutions, and the United States Constitution.
REAL PROPERTY SECURITY.
LAW 649.
A ~tudy of real property security and financing. Creation ilnd enforcement
of mortgages, equitable liens, merchanics' liens, ilnd other forms of real
property security; assignments and priorities. Financing and security devices
used in connection with land acquisition and development such as leasehold
mortgages, sale and leaseback, real estate investment trusts, and syndication.
Study of commercial leases, shopping center leasing, and condominiums.
REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
LAW 6269.
An e_amination of problems in industries subject to special forms of
control. Regulatory problems !n the gas, ele.ctric, telephone.
pipeline, railroad, water carrier. motor carner, domestic air transportation.
and radio and television broadcasting industries are considered. as well as
various broad policy problems, more or less applicable to all.
g~)Vernment,
REMEDIES.
LAW 6312.
Forms of legal and equitable relief a court is equipped to grant by way of
redress to those who have been or may be injured, including alternative
choices and Ihe tactical advantilges of each.
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RESTITUTION.
LAW 6330.
The legal concept of unjusl enrichment and available remedial devices;
ils application 10 various fadual situations--fraud, mislake, duress, partially
performed agreements, benefilS tortiously acquired.
SECURITIES REGULATION.
LAW 6334.
Federal and stale (particulilrty Texas) regulation of the issuance and sale
of corporate securities; antifraud provisions, broker-dealer registration and
market regulation, securities registration, administration and enforcement,
civil liability and rescission, exemptions, financial reporting. disclosure, insider trading. and proxy regulation.
SEX DISCRIMINATION AND THE LAW.
LAW 62&8.
A study of sex discrimination in American law, emphasizing the origins,
extent, and consequences of sex discrimination and recent legislative, judicial, and constitutional developments. The proposed Equal Rights Amendment and legal remedies for sex discrimination are also considered.
STATE AND LOCAL TAXATION.
LAW 6234.
A study of selected problems dealing with the power to tax and limitations
placed upon such power by the federal and state constitutions; the chief
sources of state and local tax revenues; and problems of conflict between
tax systems ina federal state.
TEXAS LAND TITLES.
LAW 6250.
Contracts for sale of land; forms of deeds; descriptions; warranty and
other covenants of title; escrows; recording statutes; practice in drafting;
acquisition of title to land through adverse possession.
TEXAS PROCEDURE.
LAW 647.
A study of the Texas law in civil cases concerning jurisdiction of courts;
venue of actions; joinder of parties and claims; pleading; discovery; summary judgment; jury and nonjury trial, including special issue practice; judgments and their effect; poSH rial motions; perfeclion of appeal; and appellate review.
TRIAL ADVOCACY.
LAW 6228.
A practical course involVing demonstrations and student practice in all
aspects of the trial of civil and criminal cases which provide significant opportunities for jury persuasion, instructor analysis and commentary respecting student performance and evaluation of trial tactics.
WATER LAW.
LAW 6214.
A study of the allocation and legal control of water resources; riparian
rights, prior appropriation; related legal problems of interstate and federalstate relations.
LAW REVIEW.
LAW 712.
LAW REVIEW.
LAW 722.
RESEARCH.
LAW 711.
RESEARCH.
LAW 721.
LEGAL AID.
LAW 713.
LEGAL AID.
LAW 723.
PRELAW ADVISERS
listed below are Ihe official prelaw advisers on various
campuses in Texas who have authorized us to include their
names. in the interest of disseminating the most complete informatlo.n about the study of law. For additiona! information, you
may wish to see the official Pre-law Handbook, 1975-76 edition
published in the fall of 1975 and prepared by the law School
Admission Test Council and the Association of American law
Schools. II may be obtained at college bookstores or ordered
from Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08540.
Texas Tech University
Professor Charles E. Dale, College of Business Administration
Professor Paul J. Woods, Department of History
Abilene Christian College
Professor B. Frank Rhodes, Head, Department of History and Political
Science
Angelo State University
Professor Waller Noelke, Department of Government
Austin College
Professor Kenneth W. Street, Department of Political Science
Baylor University
Professor Charles O. Bennet!, Jr., School of Law
Bishop College
Professor Melvin
J.
Banks, Department of Sociology-Social Science
East Texas State University
Professor Charles P. Eltioll, Department of Political Science
Hardin-Simmons University
Professor Charles Garroway, Department of Political Science
Howard Payne College
Professor K. 1. Bragdon, Social Science Division
Lamar University
Professor Boyd L Lanier, Department of Government
Professor Arthur f. SteUey, Department of Business Administration
McMurry College
Professor Henry Doscher, Division of Business Administration
Midwestern University
Professor Leo M. Sabola, Chairman, Department of Political Science
Professor Henry Steffen, School of Business Administration
Norlh Texas State Univcrsity
Professor Clovis C. Morrisson, Jr., Department of Political Science
Rice University
Professor M. V. Mcenany, Department of Undergraduate Affairs
SI.Mary'sUniversity
Professor Phyllis C. Harper, School of Law
Sam Houston Slate University
Professor John W. Phillips, Department of Business Administration
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Southern Methodist University
Professor Ann Thomas, Deputmenl of Political Science
Professor Roland
w. Porth, Department of Accounting
Southwest Texas Slate University
Professor Randall W. Bland, Department of Political Science
Southwestern University
Professor 8. Joe Colwell, Department of Economics
Stephen F. Austin Stale Univenily
Professor Joe Ellis Ericson, Head, Department of Political Science
Sui Ross State University
Professor Dale 6. Christophersen, Department of Political Science
Tarleton State College
Professor O. A. Grant, Head, Department of Social Sciences
TexasA&1 University
Professor Jefferson M. Bishop, Department of Government
Texas A&M University
Professor lawrence Bravene<:, Department of Accounting
Professor Philip Goode, Department of Accounting
Professor J. M. Nance, Head, Department of History
Professor John Seymour, Department of Management
Texas Christian University
Professor Comer Clay, Department of Political Science
Professor J. Shelby Sharpe, Department of Political Science
Texas lutheran College
Professor Frank Giesber, Department of Economics
Professor William W. White, Department of History
Professor layne D. Hoppe, Department of Political Science
Texas Southern Univeristy
Professor Roberson L King, School of law
Texas Wesleyan College
Professor Walter W. Toxey, Jr., Social Science Division
Trinity University
Professor Robert Walker, Chairman, Department of Political Science
The University of Texas at Arlington
Professor Don Cantwell, Department of Business Administration
Professor Sam Hamlett, Department of Government
Professor Homer Kerr, Department of History
Professor C. D. Richards, Department of History
Professor Allan Saxe, Department of Government
The University of Texas at Austin
Professor Robert Cotner, Department of History
Professor H. Malcolm MacDonald, Department of Government
Professor Eugene Nelson, Department of General Business
The University of Texas at £1 Paso
Professor Jose F. Avila, Assistant Dean of Students
Professor Joseph B. Graves, Department of Political Science
Wayland Baptist College
Professor Mary Zumot, Department of Government
West Texas State University
Professor David R. Manhis, Department of Government
Professor Gene McClillSson, Jr., Department of Business Administration