Bulletin of
Texas Tech University
LAW SCHOOL
CATALOG 1982-83
Calendar
~ULLETIN
OF
1982-83
1982
August 18
August 18-20
August 23
Scptember6
September 13
October 2
October 16
October 30
No\'!:mber5
November 24-28
Decembcr3
December 4
December 4-1 7
December 17
December 18
1983
January 10
February I
February 19
March 5
March 14-18
April I
Aprt14
AprillS
Aprt129
Aprtl30-May 13
May I
May 13
May 14
May31
Augusl17
August 22
Flrst year student registration. fall semester.
Ftrst year orientation.
Advanced student registration and classes begin.
Labor Day, holiday.
Placement Interviews begin.
Law School Admission Test.
Parents' Dayand Prelaw Day. 9 am to 1 p.rn.
$«ond annual reception and art show. 7 p.rn.
19n tcn year class reunion.
Law School Enrichment Series Lectu~ustlcc
Shirley Abrahamson. 2 p.rn
Thanksglvl.ng recess. Classes dismissed 12:30 p.m.
Last dayofclasses.
Law School Admission Test.
Anal examinations.
Unl\"erSlty commencement.
Law 5c:hooJ hooding ceremony. lOam.
TEXAS TECH UMVERSITY
(USPS 075-4601
Vol. LIX
July 1982
No.1
'Law School
Catalog
1982-83
Registration and classes begin. sprh18 semester.
Last day to me admission application for earliest
consideration. fan 1983.
Law School Admission Test.
Acttpted Students' Day. 9 am. to I p.rn.
Spring recess.
Acttptance deposit due: last day to file admission
application. fan 1983.
Day of no classes.
Honors and Awards Day. 10:30 am.: Order of the Coif
luncheon. 12:30 p.m.
Last day of classes.
F1nal examinations.
Last day for requesting return of acceptanee deposit.
Unl\'erslty commencement.
Law SChool hooding ceremony. 2 p.m.
Summer session begins.
F1rst year student registration. fall semester and
orientation begins.
Advanced student registration and classes begin.
All InqUIries and correspondence concerning admIssIon should be addressed to
Office ofAdmissIons
Law SChool
Texas Tech University
Lubbock. Texas 79409
Since the programs. policies. statements. fees. and/or
courses contained herein are subject to continuous review
and evaluation. the University reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice. ThiS publication I.s therefore intendedfor irifonnatlon only.
Published quarterly by Office of OffiCial Publications. Box
4210, Texas Tech University. Lubbock, Texas 79409. Secondclass postage paid at Lubbock, Texas. Postmaster, send address
changes to Bulletin of Texas Tech University, Official Publications, Box 4210, Texas Tech University. Lubbock. Texas 79409.
Contents
A Message from the Dean
.6
The University Community
The Law School
Statement on Nondiscrimination
The Law Library .
..7
...... 8
.
.8
Honorarfes .
......... 9
Texas Tech Law School Foundation
Endowed Professorship .
Placement
........ 12
..... 9
.10
Housing
.. 13
.... 13
.13
. .... 14
... 18
... 19
Financial Assistance
..... 20
Admission
Prelegal Education
Requtrements for Admission
Admission Procedures .
Fees
.
.
33
33
.36
....... 41
The Curriculum .
Programs of Study .
Related Acllvltles .
Description of Courses
...... 50
50
50
. ........•..•......... 50
Faculty of the Law School .
... 52
Emeritus Faculty
Distinguished ViSiting Professors ...................... 52
Directory
Board of Regents .
.
Principal Administrative Officers
.53
Staff.
Trustees of the Texas Tech Law School Foundation ..... 53
Campus Map .
.54
A Messagefrom the Dean
The study of law is a very exciting and challenging educational experience unlike any other you will ever have. It is also a
most important study because there is no facet of our society
untouched by the law.
If you are thinking about a career In law, you should be looking for a school that will prepare you to enter the profession
with a solid background of theoretical study along with some
practical experience In the development of legal sktlls. Texas
Tech School of Law, now In Its fifteenth year. has already
achieved wide recognition as an excellent school.
OUf faCUlty are good teachers, dedicated to educating you in
the basic areas of the law and then helping you analyze and
apply what you have learned. We have an excellent student body,
one that is competitive but friendly. in keeping with the best
tradition of the southwest.
This school began with the philosophy that fewer students.
smaller classes. and closer faculty/student contact provide a
better way of teaching the skUls and ethical standards needed
to successfully practice law. That philosophy has worked well
here. and it will continue in the coming years.
The accomplishments of our students and graduates are
making an impression on the legal profession In Texas and
elsewhere In the United States. An ever increasing number of
law firms. corporations. government agencies. and others are
coming to our Law School Placement Center to recruit. Our
graduates are now practicing In many states and in every type
and size oflaw firm. business. and government agency.
Our students have the opportunity for many educational
experiences outside the formal classroom. We publish the very
fine Texas Tech Law Review, and an active Legal Research
Board provides writing experience for students who wish to be
a part of that program. Those who want to develop other skills
may participate In our client counseling program. the mock
trial program. or in moot court. In each of these is a substantial
intnischool as well as state and national competition for our
students.
In 1980 our national moot court team placed first in the final
rounds of competition. This year our team won second place.
while our mock trial team won the national championship. Any
one of these would be a Significant accomplishment. We feel
fortunate to have the students and a coach with the talent to
establish such an outstanding record.
We invite you to visit our school any time or to take advantage
of Law Day In the fall for an informal talk with faculty and
students. You are always welcome.
If you are interested in our approach to legal education. I
invite you to seriously consider Texas Tech Law School as the
place to begin your career.
BJironFullerton
Dean
Texas Tech UniuersilJi
Low School
6
The University Community
The Law School
The role of Texas Tech University is that of a multipurpose
state university with a range of program offerings which provide the opportunity for a !thera! education for all students and
for professional training at the undergraduate and graduate
levels. In addition, the University recognizes the value of participating in community service and the Significance of scholarly
research leading to effective dissemination of knowledge.
The University originally opened in the fall of 1925 as Texas
Technological College with four schools-Liberal 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 23,000 students and contains six
Instructional colleges-Agricultural Sciences, Arts and Sciences. Business Administration. Education. Engineering. Home
Economics-and two schools. the Law School and the Graduate
School. The Texas Tech University School of Medicine, 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 information pertaining
to West Texas and the near Southwest), and the University
Library's expanding collection of material in the general areas
of the humanities. The University also supports the International Center for Arid and Semi-Arid Land Studies. which
focuses the contributions of academic disciplines on problems
of arid lands and their Inhabitants.
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 nearly
180.000 population with an unusually fine variety of cultural
and recreational opportunities and a dry and Invigorating climate.
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.
The Board appointed the Law School's first dean in 1966, and
in 1967 the first class of 72 entering students enrolled. In the
fall of 1981 there were 255 students in the entering class
representing 32 Texas colleges and universities and 32 out-ofstate schools. Total enrollment for the 1981 fall semester was
670 students, with the majority coming from Texas and the rest
from 17 other states.
Efforts of the first administration were directed principally
toward hiring an outstanding faculty, developing the curriculum, attracting a well-qualified student body, and constructing
a building. Support, both financial and professional. was
sought from the local and state bar and from the Lubbock
community. Early accreditation was espeCially important In
order that the school's first graduates would be qualified for
admission to the bar. This was accomplished on schedule with
provisional approval granted by the American Bar Association
In February 1968: final approval was granted In August 1970.
The Law School is also fully accredited by the Supreme Court of
Texas (1968) and by the Association of American Law Schools
119691.
Th~objective of the faculty is to train men and women for the
practice of law anywhere in the United States, whether it be as
advocate. counselor, judge, or law teacher, in accordance with
the highest traditions of professional responsibility. At the
same time, recognition Is given to the use of law as a steppingstone to a career in government, politics. or business. The curriculum and the methods of instruction are deSigned to develop
in the students their highest potential. whatever may have been
their reasons for entering the school.
The air-conditioned Law School building Is designed to provide all facilities needed for the student body. In addition to
classrooms and seminar rooms. the building has a complete law
library, lounge area. courtroom. typing room, snack area, locker
room, placement office. student organization offices, and faculty
and administrative offices.
Handicapped students w1ll find numerous barrier-free facilities. The entrance is free of steps and all floors are serviced by
an elevator.
State offices of the Commission of the Blind and the Texas
Rehabilitation Commission are located on the Texas Tech campus.
9
Statement on Nondiscrimination
It Is the policy of Texas Tech University School of Law not to
discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap. race. color. religion.
or national or ethnic origin In Its educational programs. admissions policies. employment policies. financial aid. and other
school-administered programs. This policy is enforced by federallaw 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 at the
Office of Student Affairs. 213 Administration Building. telephone (806) 742-2131.
The Law Library
An adequate. well-organized library faciIltates the study of
law, and perhaps should be considered second only to the
faCUlty as a positive Influence for law students.
Texas Tech Law Library, with more than 200.000 bibliographic Items (Including bound volumes. microforms. and
government documents) provides a vast amount of primary
source material. including statutes. judicial opinions, and
administrative regulations. Also available is an extensive selection of secondary sources. such as treatises, legal periodicals.
and topical looseleaf servtces. The variety of legal materials
aVailable allows 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 Library
has a LEXlS terminal. This computerized legal research facility
broadens and enhances the quality of traditional methods.
The Law Library Is a selective depository for current United
States government publications and has ready access to the
comprehensive collection of retrospective documents available
at the main University library.
The library encompasses four floors of the Law School facility.
with seating space. study carrels. and conference rooms located
on all floors. A typing room provides space for storing and using
typewriters.
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
within days of their arrival.
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 of the Law School generally possess a thorough knowledge
of legal Information sources and are well aware of the Importance of law libraries to their profession.
Honoraries
The Order oj the Coif
The Law school was elected to The Order of the Coif, the only
national legal honor society In the United States, effective May
15. 1974. Only one third of the nation's law schools have qualified for a chapter of the honorary Members are elected annually
from those students ranking In the highest ten percent of the
graduating class whose character and activities in legal education indicate their worthiness for membership in the order.
The Order oj the Banisters
Students selected as members of the national Order of Barristers have exhibited excellence and attained high honors
through the art of courtroom adovcacy.
TeKas Tech Law SChool Foundation
The Texas Tech Law School Foundation was established
through efforts of the legal community in the fall of 1967 to
assist in funding activities to expand the program Into areas
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
11
10
alumni activities and bar relations, continuing legal education.
placement activities for Its graduates. and for other purposes
directly benefiting the school. its students, and its alumni.
Financial support for the Foundation has been provided by
attorneys, alumni of the Law School, and others interested in
supporting its programs. Those who have made major commitments to aid the school in achieving excellence have been
named Fellows of the Foundation. The Foundation conducts an
annual GiVing Program through which alumni and friends may
contribute to support programs. These contributors are designated Sustaining Members of the Foundation and, when
appropriate. Scholarship Donors or members of the Dean's
Councll.
Recently added to the Foundation Is the Texas Tech Law
Review Association which promotes legal scholarship through
service on the Texas Tech Law Review, encourages continued
interest and support from former staff members, and provides
financial support for the regular activities and special projects
of the Law Review.
The Strasburger UI Price Lectures in Trial Advocacy
An endowment has been established under the Foundation
by the Dallas law firm of Strasburger (f? Price to make possible
the funding 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 have been Judge
John R. Brown, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals;
Morris Harrell, President of the American Bar Association; and
Clarence Gulttard, Chief Justice, Dallas Court of Appeals.
The Mehaffy. Weber, Keith & Gonsoulin Trial Skills Series
The Trial Skills Series was implemented In the spring of 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 Younger on evidence,
expert witnesses, impeachment. rehabilitation, hearsay, burden
of proof, and cross-examination.
Endowed Professorship
The George Herman Mahon ProfessorShip in Law
In March 1981 an endowed professorship in law honoring
former House Appropriations Committee Chairman George H.
Mahon was established with a gift from Charles Bates Thornton and Flora Laney Thornton.
Mr. Mahon retired from the U.S. Congress In 1977 after 44
years of distinguished service under eight presidents beginning
with Franklin D. Roosevelt.
When elected to Congress in 1934. Mr. Mahon became the
first representative from the newly created 19th District. He was
appointed to the powerful House Appropriations Committee in
1939, became chairman of its subcommittee on defense in
1949, and became chairman of the full 55-member House
Appropriations Committee In 1964. At retirement he was dean
of the House of Representatives. Numerous organizations have
honored Mr. Mahon for his service to the nation, his state, and
his district.
Mr. Mahon received his law degree from the University of
Texas and is a member of the State Bar of Texas. He has honorary doctoral degrees from several universities, Including Texas
Tech.
The primary objectives of the Professorship are to provide
excellence In teaching the concepts of the legal profession and
to expand students' knowledge In those areas Influenced by the
law.
13
12
Placement
The Law School maintains a Placement Office to assist students and graduates in obtaining summer and permanent
employment.
Representatives of law firms. government agenctes. and corporations annually viSit the Law School to Interview students
for prospective employment. Many other positions and opportunities are made known to the students through the placement bulletin board. Graduates have had excellent succeSS in
obtaining employment with major law firms and in judicial
c1crkshlps and other Significant poSitions tn government and
industry.
The Placement Office and members of the faculty are available
for career counseling and consultation. New offices and additional interview rooms have enabled the Placement Office to
expand their services and programs to students. graduates, and
prospective employers.
As a member of the National Association of Law Placement.
the Law School Is involved with other law schools. bar associations. and law flnns in a national forum for exchanging information on law placement and recruitment
The Law School Placement Office is committed to an equal
opportunity program on behalf of the students.
Based on figures from the 1981 graduating class. average
annual salary for those employed following graduation was
$22.380. Approximately 90 percent of the members of the class
were employed at the time of graduation.
Admission
Prelegal Education
The Law School does not prescribe a specific prelegal curriculum for its appltcants. The wide range of lawyers' tasks and the
difference In offerings from coUege to college preclude such an
approach. However. there are certatn goals that prelaw students
should keep in mind when planning their college programs.
They should strive to acqUire the abillty to read. write. and
speak the English language well; to gatn a critical understanding of human values and inStitutions-political. economic. and
SOCial: and to develop in themselves the power to think creatively. The Prelaw Handbook published by the Law School
Admission Council and the Association of American Law
Schools contains a good discussion of the undergraduate background students should seek to acquire before entering law
school. A copy of this handbook may be obtained from campus
bookstores or ordered from Law School Admission Servtces.
Newtown. Pennsylvania 18940.
Requirementsfor 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 Law SChool. 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 ILSATl which Is administered four
times a year throughout the United States and In many foreign
countries by the Educational Testing Servtce. 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 LSAT. 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 applicant's statement
of purpose, the quality of the applicant's college. the grade
trend. cultural background. work experience during and after
college. extracurricular activities. graduate studies. and servtce
in the military. Peace Corps. or Vista Letters of recommendation are not reqUired. but if an applicant wishes to have such
letters conSidered. those from former professors are most helpful.
The Oollos firm of Orgoin, Bell ond Trucker is one of manythot sends represe~rotillf!s
to interuiew students for employment. Interviewers are Jo Ben WhIttenberg (73) and
Curry Cooksey ('82).
Students are admitted only in the fall except in special circumstances. The Law School recommends that students devote
their entire time to the study of law. Students who are engaged
14
15
tn 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 tn outside employment Is deemed excessive or appears to Interfere with full-time study oflaw. Outside
employment should in no case exceed 15 hours per week.
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 oneojthejolnl programs, application to the
Graduate School can be delayed until the beginntng oj the
third semester in law school.
Students with questions concerning admission poliCies may
find the Prelaw Handbook generally helpful. Students with spe.
cifie questions should feel free to contact the Law School. Due to
the large number of applicants, Interviews are not a part of the
admissions process. Admission decisions are made byevaluating the application materials on the basis of specified criteria.
Applicants should submit in writing all materials they wish the
Admissions Committee to consider and should supplement
their applications as the need arises.
Transcripts and LSDAS
(_Rosa Hernandez. Admissions Assistant, and Dean Robert Wood consider on opplico·
tion for odmission.
Admission Procedures
An application form and additional information may be
obtained by writing to
Office of Admissions
Law School
Texas Tech University
Lubbock. Texas 79409
The completed application form, together with the Law
School Application Matching Form (mentioned under 'Transcripts and LSDAS"), 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.
For earliest consideration for fall 1983, applicants should me
a completed application form no later than February 1. Only
applicants who have a completed application containing an
LSAT score and the Law School Data Assembly Serv1ce {LSDAS)
report of their undergraduate record wiD be considered for
admission. The last date for filing is April 1, but substantially
earlier filing is recommended as most admission decisions are
made In February and March. Those filing after February I will
be reviewed only after full consideration has been given to earlier applicants.
Applications for admission to joint degree programs (described under "Programs of Study") should be made to both the
Law School and the Graduate School of Texas Tech University.
A student may have an application considered after completing at least six semesters or nine quarters cf undergraduate
work. The applicant Is reqUired to register with the Law School
Data Assembly Serv1ce (LSDASl by completing and mailing the
registration form supplied with the Bulletin of Information for
ihe Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). A transcript from each
coDege or university attended should then be sent directly to
LSDAS, Box 2000. Newtown. PA 18940. ConSiderable lead time
should be allowed for the undergraduate tranSCript to be processed. It Is not necessary. at this point. to fOlward transcripts
to the Law School.
LSDAS wtll analyze the transcripts and prepare a report to be
forwarded to the law schools from which It has received Law
School Application Matching Forms. The forms can be found in
the LSAT/LSDAS registration packet of the Law School AdmIssion Bulletin. An applicant's LSDAS report will not be sent to
Texas Tech University Law School unless the school furnishes
Law School Admission Serv1ces (LSASl with the applicant's
matching form. And without the LSDAS report. the applicant's
file cannot be completed for review by the Admissions Committee. Thus. it Is essenttal that the Law School Application
Malchtng Form be enclosed with the student's application to
the Law SchooL If the form is not enclosed, proceSSing will be
delayed until It Is received.
Upon admission. it will be necessary for the student to furnish to the Law School one official transcript shOWing final
grades and receipt of undergraduate degree. If a student has
attended more than one college or university. one offiCial transcript should be fotwarded from each institution attended.
Before admiSSion. additional transcripts, other than those
17
16
supplied through LSDAS. should be submitted to the Law
Admission with Advanced Standing
School only in response to a specific request.
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 Law School. If accepted. a transfer
student will be eligible for advanced standing credit for acceptable work done at the 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 should comply with
the procedure reqUired for admission to the first year class and
forward a letter stating why he or she desires to attend Texas
Tech.
In addition. a transcript of all law course work attempted and
a letter of good standing from the dean of the law school which
the applicant is currently attending must be furnished.
Law SChoolAdmisslon Test
The applicant must take the LSAT and request that the score
be reported to the Law School. The test usually is given In June,
October, December, and February of each year. It is recommended that the applicant take the test no later than December
prior to prospective entrance, and it is strongly recommended
that it be taken earlier if at all possible.
The LSAT/LSDAS Registration Packet. which contains
information concerning the test, sample questions. application
forms. and a list of the testing centers may be obtained byapplying in person at the Law School or by writing to Law School
Admission Services, Box 2000, Newtown, PA 18940. A sample of
the test, including new types of questions. a discussion of the
different types of questions. an analysis of the correct answers.
and information about test-taking strategies may be found in
the Law School Admission Bulletin. No other material Is
recommended by the Law School Admission Council for study
preparation for the LSAT.
Good Character
The Law School 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.
Visiting Students
Students in good standing at another law school may be considered for admission to Texas Tech on a viSiting basis. An
application for admission must be completed and a letter of
standing furnished from the dean of the law school 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.
Declaration Of Intention to Study Law
The State Board of Law Examiners of Texas has established
the folloWing requirement:
... every person Intending to apply for admission to the bar examination In
this State shall me with the Secretary of the Board a DeclaraUon oflntenUon to
Study Law. Such Declaratlon shall be med not more than sixty (60) days prior to
nor more than one hundred twenty (120) days after entry Into an approved law
school and. for purposes of unlfono administration of thiS rule. flUng deadlines
shall be construed as follows: Fall entrants. January 15; Spring entrants. June I;
Summer entrants. October 15: .... Such Declaration shall be made In duplicate
on fonos prescribed by the Board. and shall show such facts as to the history.
experience. and educational qualifications of the declarant as the Board may
reqUire. It shall name the law school In which the declarant proposes to study.
or Is stUdying. which school must be an approved taw school.
The forms may be obtained from the Board of Law Examiners.
Box 12248. Capitol Station. Austin. Texas 78711. or in person
from the Law School.
The fee reqUired for filing of the Declaration of Intention to
Study Law form is $75.
Students who expect to practice in other states should investigate POSSible similar reqUirements in such states.
A student prepares for class in his study carrel in the library area of the Law School.
18
19
Affirmative Action in Admissions
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 {AALSl and the
Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) sponsor programs designed to Increase the number of minority law students. Those interested In Information on these programs
should write to CLEO. 818 18th Street, N.W.. Suite 940.
Washington, D.C. 20006.
The Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education FUnd
{MALDEFl provides financial assistance to Chicano students
who have applied to law school. Applications may be obtained
by writing to MALDEF. 28 Geary Street. 6th Floor, San Fran-
Housing
Space Is available in several comfortable and attractive dormitories (or single law students. Inquiries and correspondence
regarding room reservations In the residence halls on campus
should be addressed to the Housing Office. Texas Tech Unlver*
Sity. P.O. Box 4629. Lubbock. Texas 79409.
Because the campus is bounded on three sides by residential
areas. off-campus living quarters of all types. including private
dormitories. are conveniently available. A housing gUide may be
obtained in person from the Student Association office.
cisco, CA 94108.
Fees
To enable the student to estimate expenses at the time of
entering the Law School. the following Information is offered.
Each applicant accepted for admission must forward a $50
acceptance deposit which will be applied toward registration
fees when the student enrolls. ThiS deposit is refundable upon
request prior to May l. Tuilion for frrst year students who are
residents of Texas Is 560 per semester. Students who are not
residents of Texas must pay tuition of $600 per semester. All
students will have additional expenses of approXimately $160
In fees and $125-$175 for books and supplies In the fall semester. These additional fees and expenses for books and supplies
wtll be slightly less in the spring.
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 armed forces are or have been assigned to duty
in Texas. nonresidents who marry residents. and persons who
have been Texas residents but who have attended a state university outside of Tex:as. Applicants in these and other circumstances involving questionable residency status should seek
clarification of their status from the Law School.
Information on programs and costs for student health service. student insurance. recreational sports. and student parking will be made avaIlable at registration.
For more detailed Information regarding residency. fees. veterans' exemptions from fees. and loans. please see the Undergraduate Catalog. 1982*83.
Tickets Jar the annual goot roost are purchased in the office oj the Student Bar
Association, whi<:h sponsors the ellent.
21
20
Financial Assistance
Scholarships. loans. and a limited number of part-time positions are available in the Law School and in the University.
Awards of financial assistance are made on the basis of academic promise and financial need.
Scholarship application fonns are available from the Law
School. In the case of entering students, completed forms
should be returned no later than April 1 of the year in which the
student intends to enter In order to receive fullest consideration
for all available scholarships. Applications for most grants are
considered by the Scholarship Committee In June, at which
time the committee studies 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 loan funds available
solely to law students. To receive full consideration for all programs for which a student may be eligible, applications should
be returned no later than April 15 for the follOWing fall semester.
Additional Information regarding any of the UniverSity loan
funds may be obtained by writing to Director of Financial Aid.
Texas Tech University, P.O. Box 4179. Lubbock. Texas 79409.
Scholarships
ALVIN R ALLISON SCHOlARSHIP-A scholarship grant
established by Mr. Allison. attorney from Levelland, former
member of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech and gUiding
force behind the creation of the Law School. It is awarded
annually to a deserving entering or advanced student.
ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP-One or more scholarships. to be
awarded annually to deserving students. made possible
through gifts by alumni of the Law School.
W. D. BENSON. JR. SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship grant
donated annually by faculty member Daniel H. Benson in honor
of his father. Lubbock attorneyW. D. Benson. Jr., to a deservtng
student in any class in need of financial assistance.
DURWOOD H. BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP-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.
KENNETH H. BURNS SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship
endowment established by members of the Victor H. Lindsey
Senate of Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity to honor their outstanding alumnus of Houston. The scholarship will be granted
to a student who Is a member of the national organization, in
good academic standing. and actively involved in the local
senate.
R. GLN CARTER SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship grant
donated annually by R. Guy Carter. attorney. of the Dallas firm
of Carter, Jones. Magee. Rudberg. Moss {g> Mayes to an outstan~ing 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.
CRENSHAW, DUPREE {g> MILAM SCHOLARSHIP-An annual
scholarship contributed by the law firm of Crenshaw. Dupree flY
Milam of Lubbock. to be awarded to a worthy recipient In any
class.
SANDRA ALLISON DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship
grant presented by Alvin R Allison in honor of his daughter, a
Levelland attorney, awarded annually to a deserving student in
the second or third year class.
JUSTICE G. DENTON SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship In
memory of Justice G. Denton who served on the Supreme Court
of Texas 0971-1982). presented by Denver City attorney Paul
New.
J. J. DILLARD SCHOLARSHIPS-Two scholarships presented
to deserving students by Bryan B. Dillard. a Lubbock attorney,
in 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.
22
EL PASO BAR AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship
grant from the Auxiliary to aid a deserving law student from EI
Paso.
FACULTY SCHOl..ARSHIP-A scholarship provided annually
to a deserving student by the faculty of the Law School.
FULBRIGHT li' JAWORSKI SCHOLARSHIPS-Three annual
scholarships by the named Houston law firm to the student
selected as editor-in-chief of the Texas Tech Law Review and to
the students who have made the highest scholastic average In
the first and second year classes.
GARDERE li' WYNN SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship from the
named Dallas law firm to the student attaining the highest
scholastic average In the first year class.
GIBSON. OCHSNER li' ADKINS SCHOLARSHIP-An annual
scholarship by the named Amarillo law firm to an outstanding
student In need of financial assistance.
lAWRENCE F. GREEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship grant established in memory of the late Lubbock attorney by John F. Maner of Lubbock. to a deserving second or third
year student.
FRANK K HARRELL. JR. SCHOLARSHIP-An annual scholarship establtshed by Gary Harren 1'73) In memory of his father.
to be awarded to a deserving second or third year student In
need of financial assistance.
JOHN V. HAYSLIP SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship given by
John V. Haysltp. Texas City and Galveston attorney who Is an
alumnus ('74) ofthe Law School, to be awarded to a deserving
student.
J. L. and VIRGINIA IRISH SCHOIARSHIP-A scholarship
established by J. Michael Irish ('72) in honor of his parents. to
be awarded to a deserving first year law student.
JUDGE E. E. JORDAN SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship grant
given In honor of Judge Jordan by an Amarillo donor who
wishes to remain anonymous.
LIDDELL, SAPP, ZIVLEY, BROWN /;' lABOON SCHOLAR-
SHIP-A scholarship awarded to the president of the Student
Bar Association. presented by the named Houston law firm.
LUBBOCK BAR AUXILIARY SCHOlARSHIP-A scholarship
grant to a married student In need of financial assistance.
GEORGE H. MAHON FELWWSHIPS-Fellowships to worthy
recipients In any class endowed by the Litton Foundation in
honor of Mr. Mahon, the distinguished Congressman from
Lubbock.
23
SHARON ALLISON MARTIN SCHOlARSHIP-A scholarship
presented annually by Alvtn R Allison of Levelland in honor of
his daughter of Fort Worth. to a deserving student in any class.
JOE H. NAGY SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship grant established 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.
ANITA ELIZABETH NELSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS-
Two scholarships provided by Professor Joseph P. Nelson. to be
awarded to students selected on the basis of scholastic
achievement and finandal need.
G. HOBERT and AJLEEN HACKNEY NELSON SCHOLAR·
SHIP-A scholarship grant endowed by the children of Mr. and
Mrs. Nelson to honor their parents. longtime Lubbock residents. Ilis awarded annually to a deserving second or third year
student.
W. R gUILLlAM SCHOl..J\RSHIP-A scholarship grant established In memory of the South Texas attorney-geologist by his
widow. of Beaumont. and son. of the faculty. It is awarded
annually to a deservtng student in any class in need of financial
assistance
BUDDY RAKE. SR. MEMORIAL SCHOlARSHIP-A scholarship to be awarded annually to the daughter or son of a bluecoDar worker. established by M. E. (Buddy) Rake. Jr.. 1'72) in
memory of his father.
BARBARA K RUNGE /;' ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIP-A
scholarship presented annually by the named Houston law firm
to a student In any class in need of financial assistance.
J. W. SANDERS SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship grant established to honor the Amarillo attorney by his partner. E. R Finney. to a deserving second or third year student.
SCOGGIN·DICKEY SCHOLARSHIPS-1\vo scholarships to
graduates of Texas Tech University. presented annually by the
Scoggin-Dickey Buick Company of Lubbock through the Texas
Tech Ex-Students' Association.
CURT F. STEIB. JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship in memory of Curt Steib. Jr.. a member of the class of 1977.
endowed by his family. classmates. and friends. It is awarded
annually to a student In financial need.
TEXAS TECH LAW PARTNERS SCHOl.ARSHIP-A scholarship awarded to a law student In need of financial assistance.
JOHN E. THOMASON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship grant 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.
25
24
THOMPSON 0' KNIGHT SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship grant
by the named Dallas law firm to be awarded to a deservtng
student member or candidate of the Texas Tech Law Review In
need of financial assistance.
W. D. WILSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship
grant endowed through the Ex-Students Association by the
children of the late Lubbock attorney W. D. Wilson. to be
awarded annually to a deserving student in any class.
Funds
ALVIN Rand ALETIiA FAYE ALLISON WAN FUND-Mr. and
Mrs. Allison of Levelland endowed this fund to provide shortterm loans to students In need of financial assistance while
pursuing the study of law.
JUDGE DAN BLAIR LOAN F1JND--,Judge Blalr served as Dls~
tnct Judge for Lubbock. Hockley. Cochran, and Crosby counties. 1936-51. These funds are available to students for shortterm loans.
CHILDRESS COUNTY FUND-Attorneys from Childress
County 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.
HUNT. RASCHKE. ROBISON and WEINSTEIN LOAN FUND-
The Student Bar Association established this fund In honor of
the winning team and their coach of the 1979-80 National Moot
Court Competition.
JUDGE MARVIN JONES LOAN FUND-The late Judge Jones.
a leader In the establishment of Texas Tech. a former Congressman from West Texas. and former SenlorJudge on the U.S.
Court of Claims, made funds available for short-term loans to
law students.
JUDGE E. E. JORDAN LOAN FUND--,Judge Jordan. retired
from the 47th District Court In Amarillo. 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 72nd District Court. the Lubbock County Bar
Association and friends of the late Judge Lindsey created this
fund for loans and other financial assistance to law students in
need.
DREW SIMPSON MEMORIAL FUND-A fund established by
the family. colleagues. and friends of Drew Simpson ('74) upon
his death in February 1972 dUring his first year as a law stu·
dent. Its purpose Is to aid siudents in financial difficulty.
TEXAS TECH LAW REVIEW SCHOLARSHIP and WAN
FUND-This fund. Initially established as a loan fund. will even-
tually Increase to permit the awarding of scholarships. Recipients are limited to members of the Texas Tech Law Review
staff.
E. WAYNE THODE MEMORIAL LOAN FUND-A fund estab-
lishe.d by students. colleagues. and friends of E. Wayne Thode. a
visiting professor from the University of Utah dUring the fall of
1979. for his contribution to and interest In quality legal education.
Awards and Prizes
ABA BOOK AWARD llANO USE)-An award of a book published by the section of Urban. State. and Local Government
Law of the American Bar Association to that student in the
graduating class who excelled In a course on land-use law.
ABA BOOK AWARD (GOVERNMENTI-An award of a book
published by the section of Urban. State, and Local Government
Law of the American Bar Association to that student In the
graduating class who excelled In a course on local government
or municipal corporation law.
C. 1.. "CHARLIE" ADAMS. SR. PROPERlY AWARD-A cash
award to the student who obtains the highest combined grade
average In the courses Real Property Financing and Transac~
tlons and Texas Land Titles. The award Is presented annually in
honor of Mr. Adams by his son. Charles Adams ('691. and his
grandson. J. CoUier Adams. to promote interest and proficiency
in the real property field.
CHIEF JUSTICE JAMES P. ALEXANDER AWARD-An award
of the four volume set. McDonald. Texas Civil Practice. presented by former dean Frank Elliott and Callaghan {g> Company
to the outstanding student In Texas procedure for the year. The
award is In honor of former Chief Justice James P. Alexander,
the father of procedural refonn In Texas.
AM. JUR AWARD-The Lawyers Cooperative Publishing
Company and the Bancroft-Whitney Company award certificates and speCially bound volumes of American Jurisprudence
2d to the students receiving the highest grades in selected
courses.
1979-80 BOARD OF EDITORS AWARD-Cash awards presented to the authors of a Note. a Fifth Circuit Symposium Article. and a Comment who. In the opinion of the current year's
Board of Editors and the faculty. exhibited outstanding writing
ability.
WILLIAM B. BOHLING AWARD-A cash award to a student
who exhibited high academic achievement and exemplary
classroom performance in Business Torts and Antitrust.
26
Delilah and Samuel Boyd ('77) presented this award In honor of
his former professor.
BROWN 8r BROWN AWARD-A cash award to each member of
the national client counseling competition team. presented by
Lubbock attorney Sam Brown and Amarillo attorney Phil
Brown ('75).
CHARLES P. BUBANY CLIENT COUNSELING AWARDS-
Cash awards to the first and second place teams of the fall client
counseling competition. presented by Phil Brown ('75) and
John Judge ('75) of Amarillo in honor of their former professor.
NATHAN BURKAN MEMORIAL PRIZE-The American
Society of Composers, Authors. and Publishers annually awards
a first prize to the student In the Law School who. in the opinion of the faculty. prepares the best paper on some phase of
copyright law. A second prize is also awarded.
C. J. S. AWARDS-An award of one selected title of Corpus
Juris Secundum to the student in each class who, in the opinion of the faculty. made the most significant contribution
toward overall legal scholarship. presented by West Publishing
Company.
GEO. W. and SARAH H. DUPREE AWARD-A cash award.
endowed by a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Dupree. is presented annually to the member of the graduating class who, In the opinion
of his or her colleagues. best exemplifies the ability. integrity.
and sense of professional responsibility desired in one soon to
jOin the legal profession. Consideration is given to the academic
record. to the leadership abilities. and to the contributions
made to the Law School and the community.
J. HADLEY EDGAR TRIAL EXCELLENCE AWARO-A cash
award presented by Delilah and Samuel Boyd ('77) to the mock
trial competitor whose contribution best exemplifies the dedication. perseverance, and trial skills worthy of emulation by
those deSiring to develop as barristers of the highest quality
and reputation.
ESTATE PLANNING AWARO-A cash award to a student who
has done exceptional work in the area of estate planning. either
by performance in course work or by the preparation of an outstanding paper, presented by the firm Maddox 8? Renfrow of
Hobbs. New Mexico.
GEARY. STAHL Iii' SPENCER MOOT COURT AWARDS-Cash
awards from the named Dallas firm presented annually to the
winning team and the outstanding oralist in the spring intraschool moot court competition.
GEARY. STAHL Iii' SPENCER MOOT COURT SCHOLARSHIP
AWARD-A cash award to a student whose outstanding per-
27
formance in intercollegiate moot court competition brought
credit to the Law School.
GRAMBLING, MOUNCE. SIMS, GAlATZAN 8? HARRIS MOOT
COURT AWARDS-Cash awards to the first through fourth
place teams and the best oralist of the first year moot court
competition. presented by the named El Paso law firm.
JUDGE MEADE F. GRIFFIN AWARD-A cash award from
Judge Griffin's former briefing attorneys presented annually to
the graduating law student who. through Industry. persever~
ance. Integrity. and character. best used the law school experience to prepare for distingUished service to the profession and
to mankind.
HINKLE, COx. EATON. COFFIELD 8? HENSLEY OIL AND GAS
AWARD-A cash award to the student who achieved the highest
grade in a section of 011 and gas law. presented annually by the
named Midland. Amarillo. and Roswell law firm.
HORNBOOK AWARD-The West Publishing Company of St.
Paul. Minnesota awards a selected title from the Hornbook Series to the student in each class who achieves the highest scholastic average.
HUGHES 8? HILL MOCK TRIAL AWARD-Cash awards to the
winners of the spring mock trial competition, awarded by the
named Dallas law firm.
DONALD M. HUNT OUTSTANDING BARRISTER AWARD-An
award presented by Delilah and Samuel Boyd ('77). The award.
named for the coach of the Law School competition teams. is
presented annually to an outstanding member of a moot court
or mock trlallnterschool competition team.
THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TRIAL LAWYERS
AWARO-The academy annually presents a certificate to a student who displayed excellence tn trial advocacy. The reCipient's
name is also inscribed on a plaque permanently displayed in
the Law School.
JACKSON. WALKER, WINSTEAD, CANlWELL 8? MILLER
LAW REVIEW AWARD-A cash award presented by the named
Dallas firm to a staff member in recognition of exemplary dedication to the Law Review.
KASMIR WILLINGHAM Iii' KRAGE AGRICULTURAL LAW
AWARD-A cash award to the student who prepares the best
article or paper In the area of agricultural or tax law. presented
by the named Dallas law firm.
KEMP. SMITH. WHITE. DUNCAN 8? HAMMOND MOCK TRIAL
AWARDS-Cash awards to the first through fourth place teams
and the best oral advocate of the fall mock trial competition.
presented annually by the named El Paso law firm.
Outstanding Advocacy
---------Teams at Texas Tech--~
30
KEMP. SMITH, WHITE, DUNCAN $' HAMMOND MOCK TRIAL
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD-A c~h award presented annually to
the student who performed outstanding servtce to the mock
trial programs dUring the year.
LAW REVIEW ASSOCIATION SERVICE AWARD-A cash
award to an Associate Editor In recognition of outstanding service to the Law Review.
M. PENN L. AWARD-A cash award 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.
McWHORTER. COBB cr JOHNSON LAW REVIEW AWARD-A
cash award presented by the named Lubbock law firm to the
graduating law review student who rendered outstanding.service to the Law Review.
MEHAFFY, WEBER. KEITH & GONSOULIN MOCK TRIAL
AWARDS-Cash awards from the named Beaumont law firm
presented annually to the first through fourth place teams and
the best oralist in the first year mock trial competition.
WILLIAM R. MOSS TRIAL ADVOCACY AWARDS-Cash
awards to two students who demonstrated outstanding
accomplishments and aptitude in a trial advocacy course. presented by the named Lubbock attorney.
Parents and friends join students for ;he annual Honors and Awards Doy in the Low
School Forum
31
NAMAN, HOWELL. SMITH $> LEE LEGAL WRITING
AWARDS-Cash awards to the authors placing first and second
in the legal writing competition. The competition is cosponsored by the Texas Tech Law Review and the Board of Barristers.
THE ORDER of BARRISTERS-The Order of Barristers is a
national honor society open to selected law students who have
demonstrated excellence in the art of appellate advocacy. Students selected receive a certificate from the National Order and
a bronze statue presented by the law firm Carr, Evans, Fouts
and Hunt of Lubbock. Texas.
ORGAIN. BELL 8J> TUCKER AWARD-A cash award to the
author of a Case Note who, in the opinion of the Board of Editors of the Law Review and the faculty, exhibited outstanding
writing ability.
OUTSTANDING EDITOR AWARD-A cash award to the editor
who contributed outstanding service to the Law Review. presented by Marion T. Key.
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD-An award of law books
presented by Foundation Press to students who gave outstanding service to the competition teams, the Board of Barristers.
and the Law School.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT IN TAXATION PRIZE-An award
of a plaque presented by Prentice-Hall to the student who
achieves the best cumulative weighted grade in federal Income
tax and estate and gift tax courses.
OUTSTANDING TRlAL ADVOCATE AWARD-A cash award to
the outstanding oral advocate of the spring mock trial competition. presented by Samuel Boyd ( 77) and Don C. Dennis ('76).
PRODUCTS LIABILITY AWARO-A cash award to a student
who exhibited high academic achievement In the area of products liability, presented in honor of their former professor, J.
Hadley Edgar, by Phil Brown ('75) and John Judge ('75) of Amarillo.
SCRIBES AWARD-A two-year honorary membership to
Scribes. The American Society oj Writers on Legal Subjects, to
the Law Review graduating senior who demonstrated an ability to do outstanding legal writing and editing.
KATHLEEN SHELTON OIL $> GAS AWARD-A cash award to
the student who exemplifies exceptional dedication to and
interest in the study of oil and gas law. presented in honor of
Richard W. Hemingway by his fonner student.
SMITH, BAKER, FIELD 8J> CLIFFORD, INC .. TAXATION
AWARD-A cash award to a third year student for outstanding
achievement In the field of taxation. The recipient's name is
placed on a plaque displayed In the Law School.
32
JUDGE KEN G. SPENCER AWARD-Each year the faculty
selects a student to receive an award presented by Judge Ken G.
Spencer of Crane. This award. In memory of Bertha and George
Whipple. Is made to that student whose propensIty to survive In
law school, by dogged persistence or agility to adapt to adversity.
by ability or dlsabl1lty. or by sheer force of personality or charisma earns the admiration of the faculty.
UNDERWOOD. WILSON. BERRY. STEIN Ii? JOHNSON MOOT
COURT AWARDS-Cash awards presented annuaUy by the
named Amarillo law firm to the best Draltst of the semifinal
round and to the members of the first through fourth place
teams In the fall intraschool moot court compettllon.
U.S. LAWWEEK AWARD-An award of one year's complimentary subsCription to U.S. Law Week presented by the Bureau of
National AffaJrs to the graduating student who has made the
most satisfactory scholastic progress. The award is based on
the largest increase In scholastic standing between the stu·
dent's nrst and second years of law school. The recipient Is
chosen by the Honors and Awards Committee.
33
The Curriculum
Programs oj Study
Doctor ofJurisprudence
In order to be recommended for the J.D. degree by the faculty.
a student must successfuJly complete a minimum of90 semester hours. normally accomplished In six semesters. or nve
semesters and two summer sessions. First year students who
fail to maintain a satisfactory average at the end of their nrst
year wiD be denied. permission to continue in the Law SchooL A
cumulative average of 70 is required for graduation. Other
details regarding reqUirements of study in residence. required
courses. and grade averages are made available to students during registration.
The Law School offers a fuD-time program only. Part-time
enroDment Is not permitted. A student may not take more than
16 hours In any semester without Special permission. There is
no minimum course load reqUirement for students dUring a
summer session.
The J.D. program provides a general background in law. but
the cUrricuJum Is broad enough that students may. through
their choice of electives. emphasize a partlcuJar area of the law
such as tax. estate planning. environmental. criminal. international. litigation. public. property. or buslness~related..
Doctor ofJurisprudence-Master of Business
Administration
Editors for the La... Revie.... a professiona"egol journal. discuss articles presented for
publication.
In addition to separate degree programs in law and bUSiness.
the Law School and the Graduate School of Texas Tech UniverSity also offer ajolnt program of study leading to the degrees of
Doctor of JUrisprudence (J.D.) and Master of Business AdminIstration {M.BAl. 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 traJnlng 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
the appropriate business background. however, the degree may
be secured. without leveling and with the completion of 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.BA degree. 12 hours of approved law courses are transferred.
34
as elective credit to the M.BA and 12 hours of approved graduate business courses are transferred as elecllve credit toward
the J.D. degree.
The first 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.
Admission to this jOint program reqUires application to both
schools although application to the Graduate School need not
be made untIl the student begins law school. An acceptable
SCOre on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Is
reqUired for the M.BA portion of the program.
Doctor oJ Jurisprudence-Master of SCience in
Agricultural Economics
This jotnt degree program follows generally the outline of the
J.D./M.BA and involves the cooperative efforts of the Law
School. the Graduate School. and the Department of Agricultural Economics. To fulfill the 9Q..-hour requirement for the J.D.
degree and the 36-hour reqUirement for the M.S. degree. 12
hours of credit 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 wiD 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 the graduate division of the Department ofAgricultural Economics and the Law
School may be studied concurrently.
Admission to the Law School and the Graduate School must
be secured separately. An acceptable Graduate Record Examination score is a prerequisite to admission to the Graduate
School and the M.S. portion of the program.
Doctor ofJurisprudence-Master OfPublic Administration
A student may complete the reqUirements for a Master of
Public Administration (M.PAl and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) 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. to fulfill the requirements for the joint degree program. 78 hours of law and 33
hours of graduate courses in the M.PA program must be com-
35
pleted. Included In the 33 hours for the M.PA 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.
Application for admission should be made separately to the
Graduate School and the Law School. Admission to the Graduate School and the M.PA portion of the program should be
processed during the student's first year of law school. but no
later than the end of the student's fourth semester in law
school. The Graduate Record Examination 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 those law
students who have career Interests in administrative poSitions
at all levels of government and In public agencies and Institutions.
Information regarding applications for admission appears
under "Admission Procedures."
Dean Carolyn Thomas and a student work on ideas for a new Law School publication
Change oj 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 enroUed at the time of the change.
36
37
Class Attendance Requirement
Regular attendance and preparation by students are
required. Students should be aware that the Law School Is obllgated 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.
Acceleration
The Law School permits students to accelerate their work and
to graduate In December of the third year. A student may accelerate by attending two summer sessions.
Chicano Law Students Association
The Chicano Law Students Association (eLSA) was organized
to encourage minority students to pursue a legal career and to
promote the Interests of minority students already enrolled.
eLSA has scheduled speakers who represent minority Interests.
has cooperated with community organizations on projects
relating to minority groups. has worked with the Admissions
Committee to encourage minority student applications to law
school. and has provided social events for its members. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the Office for Human
Rights Organizations, Room 103, for assistance of any kind.
Fraternities
The Law School has active chapters of three professional legal
fraternities-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.
Related Activities
T~as 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 services as a nonprofit bookstore, check cashing. textbook and study aid exchange. seminars. and numerous social activities throughout the year.
Board ofBarristers
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
office practice. Among the Board's responsibilities are administering intraschool and Interscholastic moot court, mock trial.
and client counseling competitions; presenting skIDs clinics
and workshops: and preparing publications concerning trial
and appellate practice. 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. fonned in the spring of
1980. includes members of all former boards of Texas Tech Law
School. Through the association. the present board keeps
former members informed of the status of Interschool competition teams and Intraschool oral advocacy activities.
Law Caucus
The Law Caucus was organized to encourage women to participate more fully in the legal profession, to Improve their
employment opportunities. and to influence the law as it relates
to their legal rights. Membership is open to men and women
interested in the purposes of the organization.
Law Partners ofT~as Tech
Spouses of law students are eligible for membership in this
organization which sponsors social activities and contributes
service to the Law School.
Law Review
The Law Review is a professional legal journal managed and
edited by law students. The Law Review publishes both
student-written notes and comments on various areas of the
law and leading articles by professors. judges. and practicing
attorneys.
Participation in Law Review work is both a recognition of
superior academic achievement and a unique educational
opportunity. Students who rank at the top of their first year
class are invited to serve as Law Review candidates during
their second year. The editorial board for the follOWing year is
chosen from among the Law Review candidates.
The prinCipal responsibility of Law Review candidates Is to
produce dUring the year at least one publishable note or comment on a current legal problem. Their work is done under the
supervision of the student editorial board. with the assistance
39
38
Legal Research Board
The Legal Research Board Is a student organization that
offers practicing attorneys services similar to those of a briefing
staff. The Board methodically researches requested legalloplcs
and then compiles the information in a memorandum of law.
Board membership includes only select second and third year
students proficient in research and WTitlng. While this service
is a valuable research tool for the practitioner, it is also an
educational experience invaluable to the legal training of Texas
Tech law students.
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 Review.
iiiifi~~
Legal Practice Skills
Law students have significant opportunities to study not only
substantive and procedural law, but also various lawyering
skills that play Important roles in the making of a competent
practitioner and advocate. For example, courses in trial advocacy are available to students who desire to Improve their courtroom abilities. Additionally, courses are offered covering such
skills as client interviewing and counseling, trial negotiation
and settlement, arbitration, appellate advocacy, and others of
similar nature. Courses offered in these areas are held to relatively small enrollments, permitting active participation by all
students. These courses are deSigned to bridge the gap between
the law student's theoretical or doctrinaire training in the law
and the problems of actual practice.
Instructional courses in advanced appellate advocacy stress
both writing and oral advocacy in appellate courts. Trial advocacy courses, taught by both professors and practicing attorneys, stress trial skills. Use of video tape eqUipment, along with
the video tape library, provides students with opportunities for
self-analysis and for learning from the techniques of the skllled
masters.
Students also are encouraged to participate actively in both
trial and appellate competitions. Intraschool competitions in
these areas allow students to polish their skiDs. Open try-outs
for state and national teams offer opportunities to compete
locally as well as nationally. Recent championships include first
place in the 1980 National Moot Court Competition, first place
in the 1982 Mock Trial Competition, and second place In the
1982 National Moot Court Competition.
Members of the Legal Research Board prepare
attorney.
0
memorandum of law for a local
National Lawyers Guild
The National Lawyers Guild is an association of lawyers, law
students, legal workers, and jailhouse lawyers that addresses
the need for change in our power structure and governing process. The Texas Tech chapter seeks to provide an opportunity
for students to practice their skills In serving persons needing
representation in matters relating to their legal rights. A
women's committee within the guild has been involved in local
action on women's issues. The guild has participated In voter
registration drives and has sponsored speakers at the Law
School who share the organization's concern for human rights.
Orientation and Counseling
The Law School Is firmly committed 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 registration, the
40
course of study. problems of general scholarship. and other
matters relating to the student's progress In school. With a low
student-faculty rallo. each student will have abundant oppor·
tunltles for extensive personal contact with the faculty.
Professional Enrichment
Legal educators agree that student development Is greatly
aided by professional experiences outside the classroom and by
frequent and varied contacts with those engaged In the active
practice of the law. Advanced students may become adjunct
members of the L.ubbock 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 eivt) Appeals for the
Seventh District sits tn the courtroom of the Law School once
,each semester. 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 Lubbockfederal. state. county. and municipal.
41
Description oj Courses
Scheduling of courses in any semester depends upon the
decisions of the faculty and the dean. Courses commonly
offered are described below. The second digit in the course
number indicates the semester hour credit of the course.
First year courses are reqUired. Required advanced courses
may be taken dUring the second or third year.
In addition, there is an advanced legal research and writing
requirement that students may meet dUring their second or
third year by completing a paper Involving scholarly or problemsolving legal research.
Course numbers in parentheses are offered during the
summer on a variable credit basis.
First Year Courses
CML PROCEDURE I
LAW 523
A general su~ of state and federal law of procedure With emphasis on
federal coun procedure as a model A studyofthe structure offederal and state
couns.jurl5dlctlon.lntroductlon to federal chol~f·1aw. venue.. pleading. and
disposition without trial.
CML PROCEDURE II
LAW 537
Continuation of Civil Procedure I. A study of Joinder of claims and parties.
right to jUry trial. trial procedure. effttt and scope ofjudgments. and appellate
""'~.
CONSnnmONAL LAW
(LAW 522-532) LAW 552
A study of the federal judiciary's doctrine and practlce of judicial review.
judicial power. andjurlsdlctlon of the courts, the power ofCongress to regulate
commerce, the power of the States to regulate commerce. and the protection of
private rights. prlvtleges. and ImmunHI~s under the constitution which
Includes the substantive rights of freedom ofenterprise. freedom ofexpression.
freedom of religion. and freedom from discrimination,
CONT'RACTS
(LAW 524-534) LAW 554
A study of the enforceability of promIses, the creation of contractual obligations. performance and breach, the Impact of the contract on the legal relatlonships of nonpartles. and the examination of contract doctrine In threesettlngs:
personal service. sales of goods. and construction contracts.
CRIMINALI..AW
LAW 521
Inquiry Into the sources and goals of the criminal law. limitations on the
State's power to define criminal !lability, general prinCiples of lIablllty and
defenses, and the characterlstlcs of particular crimes.
LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING
LAW 520 I
Instruction In the types of law books and their function In research: practlce
In fundamental skills of legal writing and common fonos of legal material.
PROPERlY
(LAW 525-5351 LAW 555
An Introduction to the law or real property. IncludIng estates and other Inter·
ests In land, real property marketing, and conveyancing. nd landlord and tenant
problems.
TORTS
(LAW-526-536) LAW 556
Standards and principles governing legal liability for Intentional and unintentional Invasions of Interests of personalIty and property.
43
42
Advanced Required Courses
BUSINESS ENTITIES
LAW 652
A study of partnership. limited partnership. and other unincorporated bust·
ness forms: the factors affecting the selectlon of the form of a business enterprise: the nature of corporate entities; the promotion. organlzatlon, activities.
finanCing. management and dissolutlon of business corporations.
COMMERCIAL LAW I
LAW 648
A study of the financing and dlstrlbullon of goods from manufacturer to
ultimate consumer. with special emphasis given to the financing ofsaJes transactions (Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code) and to the processes for
payment of sales-generated obllgauons (Articles 3. 4 and 5 of the Uniform
Commercial Code)
CRIMINALPROCEDlJRE
LAW 6339
Survey of procedures applicable In the criminal justice system from arrest
through pos(-conv1cllon remedies.
EVIDENCE
Ul.W644
An examination of the problems of proof. including study of the admission
and exclusion of Informallon on the basis of relevancy. economy. policy. and
protedlon of the Individual or the state; the examination of witnesses. substitutes for evidence, and procedural conslderatlons.
Ul.W641
INCOME TAXATION
The purposes of this course are to give a basic understanding of federal
Income taxatlon relating 10 Individuals, trusts. partnerships. and corporatlons
and to teach the usc of complex statutes and regulations
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILIlY
Ul.W 6223
Famillarlzes the students with the ramlncatlons of the Code of Professional
ResponSibility and the Code ofJudicial Conduct In the context of the practlce of
law and examines the machinery avallable for the Improvement of the practice
WlLLS AND TRUSTS
u\W643
A study of the devolution of property by descenL wHls and trusts. Including a
study of future Interests and related constructional problems.
Aduanced Electiue Courses
ACCOUNTING FOR LAWYERS
LAW 6215
A study ofaccountlng and accounting concepts. particularly as dealt with In
statutory law. judicial decisions, and administrative law. DeSigned to provide a
background for advanced study In corporate nnance and taxation
ADMINISTRATIVE Ul.W
LAW 62 10. 6310
Examines the role of the administrative process In our society. formal and
Informal. and emphasizes the powers and procedures common to all admlnistraUve agencies and the relallonshlps among the legislative, judicial. and executive branches In the development of public polley.
u\W6242
ADMlRALlY
An examination of the historical development of admiralty and maritime
jurisdiction: the nature and source of substantive marltlme law In the context
of particular topiCS. and problems of admiralty jurisdiction In a federal system.
corporation-shareholder relationship In both closely held and publlcly owned
corporations.
ANTITRUST
U\W621 I, 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 fixing.
market division. resale price maintenance, price discrimination. trade boycotts
and refusals to deal. exclusive arrangements. palents. monopolies and Industrial concentration, publlc and private remedies.
APPEUATEADVQCACY
LAW611
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.
Ul.W 6244
ARBITRATION
An examination of the resolution of grievances arising under collectlve bargaining agreements. Primary emphasis Is placed on the procedural aspects of
labor arbitration. In addition to traditional classroom work. students parllclpate in simulated arbitration hearings and write arbitration awards.
BANKING LAW
Ul.W6245.6345
A survey of Ihe history. structure, and regulatory scheme of the American
banking system. with emphasis on regulation of bank activities. trust powers,
forming a new bank. and bank holding companies
BUSINESS TORTS
LAW 6335
An examlnatlon of Interferences with int.angible business and economic
Interests. Including misrepresentation of competitor's products (trade libel).
Interference with conlractual relations, false and misleading advertising.
appropriation of trade values. copyright and trademark infringement.
CLINICAL LITIGATION
LAW 6301
Handling aCLUai trials In civil and criminal cases with specific lawyering
responsibilities under faculty supeIV1slon
LAW 713, 723
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Students are assigned to selected oenres In the Lubbock area where they
participate In legallnteIV1ewlng and counseling. negotiation. drafting of legal
Inslruments. and a variety of related tasks Involving legal problems of clients. A
weekly one-hour seminar Is conducted at the School of Law
LAW 6262
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
A comprehensive review of the bargaining process. taking a typical cmployerunion situation from the NLRB election to the signing of the contract. dealing
with the substantive law of good-faith bargaining. procedure. strategy, proposals, and the strike Impact.
COMMERCIAL LAW II
LAW 6286, 6386
A study of Ar{\c1e 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code which covers the law of
sales. Included arc the requirements for formation of a sales contract. problems
In enforcement. and determination of remedies for breach of conlract.
ADVANCED ESTATE PlANNING AND PROBATE
Ul.W6283.6383
The development of practical skIDs In estate planning and probate Is emphasized. Students participate In fact gathering. developing the estate plan, preparIng Instruments to Implement the plan. working with other professionals of the
estate planning team. valuallon. and nduclary administration.
COMPARATIVEUl.W
LAW 6239
Aeomparlson of methods and sources of CQmmon law and civil law. Emphasis
Is placed upon procedure and private law In the civil system and foreign law
problems encountered In domestic legal practice. Efforts to unifY and harmonIze legal systems will be examined.
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
LAW 6251. 6351
CONFLICT OF LAWS
The law relating to transactions or occurrences when some or all of the operative facts arise In more than one state: jurisdiCtion of courts. enforcement of
44
45
(orelgnJudgments and decrees: choice of connlcung law in siluaUons Involvlng
torts. rontnlCts. property. marrtage. divorce. and procedural problems.
CONS1TIUllONAL LAW SEMINAR
LAW 6233
A Study of selected problems In Constitutional Law.
CONSUMER LAW
LAW 6259. 6359
A consideration of the law relating to merchant/consumer transactions. wHh
special emphasis on the place and operallon of consumer credit In our society.
exiSting and proposed leglsJation arreeung conSUrJlel"S, and Judicial and extra·
judicial self-help methods available to aggrtew.:d merchants and consumers.
CONTEMPORARY LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS
LAW 6249, 6349
Topics. which are to be announced, wID emphasize current Issues and problems In law. May be repealed forcredlL
CORRECTIONS
LAW 6270
A Study of the theoretical and practical aspects of sentencing. punlshmenL
treatment, and release from prison. Included are the revolutionary developments In the lkld of prisoners' rights.
CREDITORS' RIGHTS
LAW 622, 632
Creditors' remedies and debtors' rights under state law. Including exempt
property, remedies ofunsecurcd creditors to collect debts by Individual and by
collective action and the law of fraudulent conveyances. The American bankruptcy system Including liqUidation proceedings and reorganization proceedIngs under the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978. and the various Iltlgatlon Incident thereto and arising therefrom. Attention will be given to equUable
distrlbutlon among creditors and to rehablUtation of the debtor in both types of
bankruptcy proceedings.
CRIMINAL EVIDENCE
LAW 6237
A study of the critical doctrines of constuutionallaw which affect the admisSibility of evidence In criminal ca.ses. Including the speclnc areas of search and
seizure. Invasion of prlvacy. Interrogation ofsuspects. use ofundercover agents.
prlvllege against self·lncrimlnation confrontation by witnesses, and Others.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE SEMINAR
LAW 6231
A crltlcal study of the criminal law processes at various stages from detention
to appeal Including a studyofstate and federal rules ofcriminal procedure. and
the constitutionally derived prooedural rlghts of persons accused of crime.
DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
LAW 6288
A study of the constitutional statutory. and regulatory standards for ellmlnatlng and prohibiting dlscrtmlnation on the basis of the Indlvtdual's race.
color. religion, sex. or national ortgln In hlrtng. discharging. classifying. or
promoUng employees or changing thelrcondlUons ofemployment It covers the
procedures necessary for filing an action for discrimination. the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission and how It operates. the standards set
out by the major cases. and EEOC regulations for determinIng dlscrtmlnation
and what obligations employers (public and private). labor unions. and
employment agencIes are under IncludIng the requirement for affirmative
action programs.
ECONOMIC REGUlATION
LAW 6269
An examination of problems In Industrles subject to special forms of govemment Control Regulatory problems In the gas. electric. telephone. pIpeline. railroad. water carrier. motor carrier. domestic air transportation. and radio and
television broadcasting Industries are conSidered. as weil as various broad polley problems, more or less applicable to all.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
LAW 6252, 6352
The respective roles of the federal and state gO\'emments In handling such
problems as air and water poUutlon, agrlcultural poUutlon. use of publLc lands,
and land use planning. Federal and state regulatory means to safeguard the
envlronment will be considered In detail.
ESTATE AND GIFT TAXATION
LAW 6247. 6347
The Impact of federal transfer taxes (gift tax. estate tax. and generatlonskipping transfer tax) on varlous types of dispositions of property dUring life
and at death. the administrative andjudlclal process In resolvlng federal estate
and gin tax controversies. and the social and economic Implications of taxation
of dlstrtbutlons of wealth.
ESTATE PUoNNING
LAW 6227
Techniques of planning and Implementing dispositive arrangements.lncludIng both Inter vlvos and testamentarydlsposltlons: (actors influencing the choIce of one technique over another. Including the Income and estate and gift tax
consequences of a particular course of action.
FAMILY LAW
LAW 6255, 6355
Legal problems related to the establishment. dissolution, and reorganlUltlon
of family relationships. including marnage. divorce. annulment.allmony and
child support. custody. adoption. dependancy. child abuse. and InJurtes to famllyrelatlons.
F'EDERALCORPQRATION LAW
LAW 6271
An advanced study of corporate llugatlon and regulation under key portions
of the securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules and regulations of the
S.E.C. thereunder. The four principal areas studied In depth are (I) Implied cIvil
actions based on S.E.C. rule lOb-5 and II lO(b) of the Act. Uil proxy regulation
and Implied civil actions based on regulation 14A and 1114{a) of the Act. (111)
Insider trading regulation and litigation under 116 of the Act. and (Iv) regula'
tlon of tender offers for and certain purehases of the shares ofpubllcly traded
corporations under the WUltams Act codlned In 11113 and 14 of the Act and
Implled civil actions based thereon and the rules and regulations of the S.E.C.
thereunder.
F'EDERALJURJSDIcnON
LAW 6232, 6332
A study of the jurtscllctlon of the federal courts and of the procedural rules
related tojurisdiCtional matters. Including the law applied by the federal courts.
federal question and diversity jurisdiction. N:moval jurtsdlctlon jurtsdlcllonal
amount. appellate jUrlsdlctlOn. and conflicts between the state and national
judicial systems.
FORENSIC MEDICINE
LAW 6240
A study of law and medicine Including some medical tenninolo~ and con·
ceptsand relevant legal prtnclples as they might be encountered In a future case
or public forum. Particular attention Is given 10 perspectives In law and medl·
cine., the medical sciences. the forensic sciences. medical proof In litigation.
medical malpractice. hospital liability. public health regulation. medical-moral
problems In a changing society, etc
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
LAW 6285
A review of issues peculiar to commercial dealings of public bodies IncludIng
sovereign ImmunIty. public bidding requirements. mandatory contract clauses.
and specIal disputes procedures.
INSURANCE
LAW 6216. 6316
The law applicable to the formation. construction. and enforcement of con·
tracts for life. casualty. and property Insurance; government regulation of the
Insurance Industry.
LAW 623, 633
INTERNATIONAL BANKlNG AND FINANCE
An examlnatlon of practical aspects of financing and Investment using prtvate and governmental Institutions. Included are selected topics. such as tax
treaties and loan agreements. with varying degrees of emphasis on business.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRANSAcnONS
LAW 636. 646
Legal aspects of doing business abroad panlcularly In developed countrtes.
with emphasis on tax planning. u.s. and European antitrust laws. exporting.
licensing. and International banking and finance. The course surveys the regu·
46
47
laUon ormulU-nationai companies. foreign Investment trade wtth Communist
countries. and Industria! property.
INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC LAW
LAW 6318
An Introductory course In International legal studies. Special emphasis Is
given to recognizing. analyzing. and solvlng InternatIonal and foreign lawprobterns as they arise In the practice of law In the United States; thejurlsdlcuon of
states over persons and territory. recognition of states, governmental Immunl·
ties. the law of treatles and principles of slate responsibility; and appraisal of
treatles and conventions deaHng with Internatlonal economic problems. natu-
ral resources. human rights, taxation. and contracts.
JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
LAW 639
A study of the law relatlng to the creatlon of local government units. their
leglslatlve. fiscal. proprietary. and administrative powers and funCtlons. tort
and contract lIablllly. planning and land use control including zoning and
urban renewal. Special emphasis is placed on Texas law
lAW6291
MALPRACTICE
A study of the cMI liabiHUes of service-providing bUSinesses. Contract and
malpractice prtnclples applying to professionals (e.g.. architects. accountants.
lawyersl and others (e.g.. contractors. repairmen. banks. brokers) will be analyzed
lAW 6346
The course deals with the nature of the Judicial function at trial and on
appeal: judicial selection Including methods of recruitment and mitlgation of
bias: formal judicial educatlon;judlClal careers Including tenure. discipline. and
promotion; and Ihe appellate process Including the work of appellate staffs and
possible consolidation of appeals and post-conviCtlon remedies
MANAGEMENT OF' AIR RESOURCES
lAW 6221. 6321
This course will present a multldisclpllnaryapproach to the problem of managing our endangered air resources. Primary emphasis will be on the attempts
to regUlate air pollution under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1970. Other
topiCS Include the role of the courts In thiS field and causes and control techniques to abate alr pollution.
JURISPRUDENCE
LAW 628
An Introduction to legal philosophy. The major jurisprudential Issues. the
definition oflaw, the concept ofjustlce. the relation oflaw and morality, and the
function of legal analysis wlll be conSidered independently and In the light of
specific legaltheortes.lncludlng modem American legal phllosophies.
MARITAL PROPERlY
lAW 6313
Property rights of husband and wife under the Texas community property
system, including coverage of the law relating to homestead
JlNENILE PROCESS
lAW 6220
A study of the posslb(e points ofcontact between individuals and the juvenile
justice process. especially In connection with situations Involving delinquency
matters and persons in need of supervision. Attention is also directed to the
matters of dependency and neglect and chUd abuse.
LABOR LAW
lAW6314
A study of state and federal laws governing the employer-union relatlonshlp.
organizational rights. the establishment of the collectlve bargaining relationship, and the legality of various types of concerted activity.
LAND USE PLANNING
LAW 6258, 6358
The course wlll consider both prtvate and public means of controlling the use
of land. Emphasis wlll be placed on the areas of planning and zoning. Including
the emerging problem of exclusionary land use controls. Further topics that will
be discussed include subdivision controls. restrtctive deed covenants. eminent
domain proceedings. and urban renewal.
LAW AND PSYCHIATRY
LAW 6272
A study or various practical and theoretical aspects of law and psychiatry In
the context of the Insanity defense, rights oflhe mentally 111, civil commitment
proceedings. Involuntary behavior modification programs, and related topiCS.
LAW OF CITIZENSHIP. NATURALIZATION. AND
IMMIGRATION
LAW 6289, 6389
A study of the Constltutlon. federal statutes, and case law relating to citlzenship. aliens. and admission into and deportation rrom the United States
lAW OF'THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT
LAW 6226.6326
A study of the powers and control or the mllitary establishment. problems
Involved with entl)' Into milltaryservlce. the military judicial system. individual
rights of military persons. termination of mllltary membership. and the law or
armed conflict.
LAW 6224
LEGAL DRAFTING
A study of drafting structure and phraseology as it has evolved In modem
legislative drartlng and the application of the resulting principles to the preparation ordocuments ror private transactlons, prinCipally those which depend on
concurrence
MEDICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF BIOETHICS
lAW 624
A joint course with medical students covertng medical and legal aspects of
bioethics and the legal ramlflcatlons of biological possibilities In current medicalpractlce.
OIL AND GAS
lAW 6219. 6319
A study of the law of oU and gas with emphasis upon the Interests that may be
created in oU and gas. the rights of the landowner. provisions In the oil and gas
lease. the rights or assignees, and legislatIon dealing with production and conservation.
OIL AND GAS PROBLEMS
LAW 6274
An advanced course dealing with particular areas of oll and gas. The course
will have a varying content which will be announced. Areas or study may Include
federal taxation or oil and gas transactions: detailed study of pooling, unitlza·
tlon. and regulation of 011 and gas: and drafting problems associated with oil
and gas conveyanCing and operaUons.
LAW 6265
PROBLEMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL lAW
The course wlll 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 runctions of administrative agencies and their actions concerning the particular problem wtll also be examined. Examples of problems which might be
used Include air pollution. water pollution. 011 pollution. use and abuse of public
lands. conservation of scarce resources. the enrgy crisis. and regional or statewide land use planning and management for environmental purposes
PRODUCTS LlABILJ1Y
lAW 6276
A comprehensive study or the civil action ror harm resulting from defective
and dangerous products. Including the hlstortcal development of this theory of
liability and Its component parts. the problems concerning vertlcal and horizontal pl1v1ty, defectiveness, proof, available derenses, damages. and remedies.
PUBLIC SCHOOL LAW
LAW 6292. 6392
A comprehensive study of the impact of law upon publlc education In AmerIca emphasizing the diverse relationships existing between students. teachers.
adminIstrators. governing bodies. legislatures. and the public, and how these
relationships are affected by law expressed In regulations. statutes. judicial
deCiSions. state constltutlons. and the Unlled States Constitution.
48
REAL PROPERlY FINANCING AND TRANSACflONS
49
U.W 649
A study ofreaJ properly security and financing. Creation and enforcement of
mortgages. equitable liens. rnerchanlcs' liens. and other fonns of reaJ property
securtty: assignments and priorities. Flnanclng and securHy devices used in
connection with land acqulslUon and de\-'dopmenl such as leasehold mortgages. saJe and leaseback. real estate Investment trusts. and syndication. Study
of commercial leases. shopping center leasing. and condominiums.
REMEDIES
LAW6212.6312
Forms of legal and equitable relld a court Is eqUipped 10 grant by way of
redress to those who have been or may be InjUred, Including a1lcmatlvecholees
and the tactical advantages of each.
SECURmES REGUlATION
LAW 6266, 6366
Federal and stale regulation of the public distribution, offer. and sale of corporate securities. The course Indudes a thorough study oflhe Securities Act of
1933 and those portions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 which relate to
registration and reporting by publicly traded corporations, together with the
rules and regulatlons of the 5.E.C. implementing the dISClosure: system under
these: statutes, and civil actions and public enforcement of the registration and
antifraud provisions, Types ofsccurHies and underwrIting technIques are surveyed. and the key definitions and exemptions In the stalutes are studied. State
securIties law Is also studIed wIth particular emphasIs on the securities registration and anllfraud aspects of the Texas SecurIties Act.
LAW 6234
STATE AND LOCAL TAXATION
A study of selected problems dealing with the power to tax and limitations
placed upon such power by the federal and state constltullons; Ihe chief sources
ofstate and local tax re:\'enues: and problems of conflict between tax systems In
a federal state.
TAX POLICY
LAW 6281
A study of the fundamental philosophical. political, economic. and lc:gal principles and tools of analysis regardIng tax: poIiey.
TAX PROCEDURE. PENALTIES. AND PROSEClJI10N
LAW 6282
A study of the procedural aspects of federal taxation matters. Including audIts. settlement procedures. court jurisdiction and procedure. and criminal
prosecutions. and of ctvil and criminal penalties provided by statute.
TEXAS CRlMINAL PROCEDURE
LAW 62 17. 6317
The law regulating the Texas criminal process from arrest through postconviction revtew with an emphasis on lis unique character1sllcs.
TEXAS LAND TITLES
LAW 6250
Contracts for sale of land; forms of dc:c:ds: descripllons; warranty and other
co\'Cnanls of title: escrows; rc:eordlng statutes; practice In drafting; acquisition
of IItle to land through adverse possession.
TEXAS PRETRIAL PROCEDURE
LAW 6277
A study of the Texas law In cMI cases pertaining to pretrial procedure: conCerning parties. actions res judicata venue. courts and subject matter jurisdiCtion, In personam and in rem jurisdICtion. pleading. discovery. summaI)' judgment problems of tlme. court of trial. and disposition without tria!
LAW 6238. 6338
TEXAS TRIAL AND APPELLATE PROCEDURE
A study of the Texas law in Civil cases pertaining to trial and appeUate procedure concerning the jury. presentation of the case. motions for instructed verdict. the court's charge. the verdict. trial before the courl post-trial motions and
procedures. final and appealablejudgmenlS. appeUatejurlsdictlon. perfection of
appeal. the courts of civil appeal. the Supreme Court of Texas. and original
proceedings In appellate courts.
TIlE CONSTlnrnON AND TIlE LAW OF
AMERICAN FOREIGN AFFAIRS
LAW614
An examination of the foreign affairs j>O\''eTS of the fcdcral and state governments. treaty-making. and judicial revtew. Designed to introduce: students to
the incorporation oflntemallonal law Into United States law.
TRIAL ADVOCACY
u..w 6228
A praetlcal course: Invol:vlng 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 commc:nta1)' respecting
student performance: and evaluation of trial tad.lcs.
u..W6261. 6361
WATI:R LAW
The course: covers a variety of topiCS Including the private law systems for
allocating water among usc:rs. the pUbliC law systems of allocation groundwater
management. development of new water supplies. Interstate disputes. and
water pollution.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
LAW62JO
A study of the origin and substance ofworkers' compensation law and procedures before administrative tribunals and courts. Special emphasis on Texas
statutes and procedure.
BOARD OF BARRISTERS
LAW 715
tAW REVIEW
LAW 712. 722
RESEARCH
tAW 71 I, 721
SKILLSDEVELQPMENT
u..W716.726
51
50
Directory
JOSEPH B. CONBOY, Associate Dean. 1982
Board ojRegents
In New York.
DAVID C. CUMMIN5. Professor of Law. 1970.
B.S.. Canlslus College. 1956: J.D.. Georgetown UniversIty Law Center. 1956:
l.L.M.. George Washington National Law Center. 1972. Admitted to practice
B.S.. University of Idaho. 1957; J.D.. University of Washington 1960: LL.M..
New York University. 1969. Admitted to practice In Texas and Washington.
Officers
J, FRED BUCY. Chainnan
JAMES l... SNYDER Vice ChaJrrn3Jl
FREDA PIERCE. secretary"
KARYNJ. DRIESSEN. Associate Professor of Law, 1981.
Members
Term Expires JanuaIy 31. 1983
.... Dallas
. Hereford
..... BaJrd
B. J. PEVEHOUSE .
J.FREOBUCY .........•..•
NAlliAN C. GAu.OWAV. MD..•
TennExplresJanttaJY31.1987
JOHN E. BIRDWELL .
REX P. FULLER .
. ... Midland
...... Dallas
•••••• Odessa
...... Lubbock
...... Lubbock
ANNE PHILLIPS .
.
""""
Principal Administrative Officers
lAURO F. CAVAZOS. Ph.D~ Presldenl
JOHN R DARLING. Ph.D.. Vice President for AcademlcAffalrs
EUGENE E. PAYNE. Ph.D~ Vice Presldenl for Finance and Admlnlstrallon
JOHN R BRADFORD. Ph.D.. Vice Presldenl for lJe'\.'dopment
J. KNOX JONES. JR. Ph.D~ Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies
ROBERT H. EWALT. Ph.D.• Vice President for Student Affalrs
MARILYN E. PHElAN. J.D.• General Counsel
FaCUlty oj the Law School
TI-lOMAS E. BAKER Assistant Professor of Law. 1979.
B.5.. F10rlda State University. 1974:J.D.. UnlversltyofFlorlda 1977. Admitted
to practice In Florida.
HAL M. BATEMAN. Professor of Law. 1972BA. Rice University. 1954; J.D.• Southern Methodist University. 1956.
Admitted to pracllce In Missouri and Texas.
DANIEL H. BENSON, Professor of Law. 1973.
BA. University of Texas. 1958: J.D.. 1961; MA. Texas Tech University, 1974.
Admitted to practice In the District of Columbia and Texas.
"JAMES W. BOWERS. Associate Professor of Law. 1978.
BA. Yale University. 1964: LL.B.. 1967. AdmlHed to pracUre In Minnesota
CHARLES P. BUBANY. Professor of Law. 1971.
SA, Saint Ambrose College. 1962: J.D., Washington University. 1965.
AdmlUed to practice In Missouri.
LELAND L. BULl, JR. Visiting Professor of Law. 1982BA. Reed College. 1962; MA. University of Idaho. 1964: J.D.. Unlverslly of
Washington. 1967; M.C.L.. University of Chicago Law School. 1969. AdmUted to practice In Washington. Georgia and Michigan
M. W. COCKRELL, JR. VlsUing Associate Professor. 1982
B.BA. Texas A"'M University. 1967: J.D.. University of Houston. 1970.
AdmlUro to pracllce In Texas.
B.S.ln Education. University of Wisconsin. 1968;J. D.. Marquette University
Law School. 1972. Admitted to practice In Wisconsin and Massachusetts.
J. HADLEY EDGARJR. Professor of Law. 1971.
SA. Texas A&'M. 1949: J.D.. University of Texas. 1956. Admitted 10 practice
InTc:xas.
JAMES R EISSINGER Professor of Law. 1972SA. Wartburg College. 1960:J.D.. University of North Dakota 1964.AdmUted
to practice In North Dakota and Texas.
BYRON F1JLLERTON. Dean and Professor of Law, 1981.
B.S.. University of Texas. 1946: M.Ed.• University of Colorado. 1950: Ll...B..
University of Texas. 1956. Admilled to practice In Texas.
OONAW M. HUNT. Adjunct Assistant Professor of law. 1976BA. McMurry Colkge. 195& Ll...a.. Unl\-erslty of Texas. 1961. Admllted to
pracUce In Texas.
JOHN E. KRAHMER Professor of law. 1971 .
BA. University of Iowa 1965: JD~ 1966: lL.M.. Harvard University. 1967.
Admitted to prncUce In Iowa.
"BRUCE M. KRAMER Professor of Law. 1974.
BA. University ofCaltromla al Los Angeles. 1968:J.D~ 1972: lL.M.. University
of illinois. 1975. Admitted 10 pracllce In california.
MURLA l.i\RKIN. Professor of Law. 1968.
LL.B. Southeastern University. 1939. Admitted to pracllce in the District of
Columbia and Texas.
DELU\S W. LEE. Pro(essorofLaw, 1974.
LL.B_Unlve.rsltyofBrlUshColumbla 1959: LL.M.. Unlversltyofl1llnols. 1962:
s..;.D.. University of Michigan. 1969. Admitted to practice In British
Columbia
ANNETTE W. MARPLE. Associate Professor of Law. 1973.
AB.• Unl\"erslty of Rochester. 1949: MA. University of lI11nols. 1953; J.D..
Texas Tech Unlve.rsUy. 1973. Admitted to practice In Texas.
RlCHARD W. MAXWELL. Associate Professor of Law. 1975.
BA. West Texas State University. 1954: J.D.. Texas Tech University. 1970.
Admitted to practlce In Texas.
JOHN S. MURRAY. Associate Profcssor of Law. 1982.
BA. Cornell University. 1961: MA. Columbia University. 1962;J.D.. Unlver·
slty of Iowa 1968. Admitted to practice In Iowa and New York.
JANE G. OLM. law Librarian, 1975.
B.BA. University of New Mexico. 1948: M.L.S.. Unlverslly of Texas 1966.
MARlLYN E. PHELAN. Generd.! Counsel of Texas Tech University and Professor
of Law. 1974
B.A.. Texas Tech Untvcrslty.1959: M.BA. 1967. D.BA. 1971:J.D.. University
of Texas. 1972. Admitted to practice In Texas.
W. REED QUILLLAM. JR.. Professor of Law. 1969.
SA. University of Texas. 1949: B.BA. 1951; J.D.. 1953; LL.M~ Harvard
University. 1969. Admltled to practice In Texas.
RODRlC B. SCHOEN. Professor of Law. 197 L
BA. University of Colorado. 1956; J.D.. University of New Mexico. 1966.
Admitted to practice In New Mexico and Texas.
fRANK F. SKlLLERN. Professor of Law. 1971.
A.B.. University of Chicago. 1964: J.O.. University of Denver. 1966; LL.M..
Unl\-erslty of MiChigan. 1969. Admitted Lo pracllce In Colorado and Texas.
53
52
Staff
ROBERTO G. 501'0. Assistant Professor of Law. 1982.
BA. UntversltyofTexas. 1974:J.D.. 1977. Admitted (0 practice In Texas.
CAROLYN JOHNSEN moMAS. Assistant Dean of Law. 1982
D.S. TexasA&"M Unlverstty.1977:JD., Texas Tech UnIversity. 1980.Admllled
to practice In Texas.
JOE A. n.K::KER, Assistant Professor of Law. 1982BA. UnlversttyofHouston, 1977:J.D~ Unlversttyo(Texas. 1981.Admltted to
practice In Texas.
DONALDJ. VELDMAN. V1SIUngProfessorofLaw, 1982BA. University of Michigan. 1949: JD.. 1952 Admitted to practice In Mlchlga~
ROBERT A. WENINGER Professor of Law, 1974.
a.BA. University of Wisconsin. 1955; U-B.. 1960: lL.M.. University of
Chicago, 1964. Admitted to practice In California and Wisconsin.
ANN BURBRIDGE, SA.. Registrar.
CAROLYN CLOUD, Director for Placement
ROSA HERNANDEZ, Admissions Assistant
UNDA KAMP. Records Assistant
SANDY McDONALD. Assistant to the Dean
Library Staff
SHARON BLACKBURN, SA. M.S.'-5.. Automated Research Coordinator.
LOUISE COVlNGTON. BA., M.l-S_ Technlcal5ervt<:es Librarian
GRACE E. LEE. BA.. MA., Go~mment Documents Librarian.
CAROUE R MUu.AN. BA., M.l-S~ Associate Law Librarian. ReferenceClrculatlon.
MARTIN B. Yt'HITE. AssocIate Professor of Law. 1982-
BA. Columbia Unlver.;lty. 1971; JD~ University of Michigan. 1974. Admitted
to practice In Mlchtgan
JEREMYC. WICKER. Professor of Law. 1972B.E.E.. Georgia Institute of Technology. 1965: J.D~ University of Houston.
1970. U-M_ Yale University. 1972. Admitted to practice In Texas.
ROBERT E. WOOD. JR, Associate Dean and Professor of Law. 1976.
BA. Texas Tech University. 1965:J.D~ VanderbUt University. 1968. Admitted
to practice In F1or1da and Texas.
JOHN R. WUNDER Assoclate Professor of History. 1978.
BA. University of Iowa 1967: MA. 1970: J.D.. 1970: Ph.D~ Unl~rslty of
Washington. 1974.
Emeritus Faculty
u. V.JONE$. Professor of Law. Emeritus. 1966-1980.
Distinguished Visiting Professors
JAMES N. CASTLEBERRY. JR, Dean and Professor. St. Mazy's Unl~rslty
SChool of Law. Summer. 1979.
W. RAY FORRESTER Dean and Professor, Comell Law SChool. Summer. 1968.
FRANK E. MALONEY. Professor. University of F1or1da Law Center. Summer.
1971.
RICHARD C. MAXWELL. Professor. University of California at Los Angeles.
Summer. 1975.
EUGENE F. SCOLES. Professor. University of Oregon School of Law. Summer.
1977.
DON W. SEARS. Professor. University of Colorado School of Law. Summer.
1976.
FRANK R. STRONG. Cary C. Boshamer Distinguished Professor. University of
North Carolina School of Law. Summer. 1973.
JOHN F. StrrTON. JR. Joseph C. Hutcheson Professor. University of Texas
School of Law. Summer. 1979.
ALLAN D. VESTAL. Carver Professor, University of Iowa College of Law.
Summer. 1974.
JOHN W. WADE. Dean and Professor. Vanderbilt University School of Law,
Summer. 1969.
.
MARlON KENNETH WOODWARD. Robert F. Wlndfohr Professor. University of
TelCa5. Summer. 1982.
·On leave 1982-83.
Trustees of the Texas Tech
Law School Foundation
ALVlN R. AlLISON. President
MARION KEY. Execullw: Vice President
Dean BYRON FtJU...ERTON. Secretary-Treasurer
JOHN RUSSELL CREWS. Asst Sec~tary-Treasurer
GEO. W. DUPREE. Founding President (189().1973)
Dr. CLIFFORD B.JONES (1886-1972)
HERSHELL L. BARNES. JR.
W. B. BROWDER. JR
Honorable FRANK W. CAU-lOUN
RAdm. D.O. CHAPMAN. USN (Ret)
E.RFlNNEY
J. MICHAEL IRISH
Dr. GROVER E. MURRAY
GEORGE H. NELSON
PAUL NEW
ROBERT SCOGIN
W.O. SHAFER
GARLAND SMmI
Honorable TRUElT SMITH
Honorable WILUAM E. WARD
54
~=~IL