1978-1979_Law School Catalog.pdf - The Texas Tech University ...

The School of LawIn 1963 the Board of Directors of Texas Tech provided for theaddition of a School of Law. Subsequently, this action was approvedby the Coordinating Board, Texas College and UniversitySystem.Instruction commenced in the fall of 1967 with a first yearclass. In subsequent years, the school has seen its first graduatesand the broadening of its curriculum to reflect the University'scommitment to excellence in legal education. Graduates of theSchool of Law receive the J.D. {Doctor of Jurisprudence} degree.The School of Law is fully accredited. Final approval by theSupreme Court of Texas under the Rules Governing Admissionto the Bar of Texas was granted in 1968. The school met the re·quirements for final approval by the American Bar Associationat the earliest date possible and that approval was formally con·ferred at the annual meeting in August. 1970. As a result, graduatesof the School of Law are qualified to apply for admission topractice in most states in the United States.The faculty maintains an active interest and participation inthe affairs of the Association of American Law Schools, and applicationfor institutional membership in that organization wasacted upon favorably at the annual meeting of the association inDecember, 1969.The objective of the faculty of the School of Law is to trainyoung men and women for the practice of law anywhere in theUnited States, whether it be as advocate, counselor. judge. orlaw teacher, in accordance with the highest traditions of professionalresponsibility. At Ihe same time recognition is given 10 theuse of law as a stepping·stone to a career in government, politics,or business. The curriculum and the methods of instruction aredesigned to develop in the students their highest potential.whatever may have been their reasons for entering the school.Texas Tech University does not discriminate on the basis ofrace. sex, color. religion, creed, national origin, or handicap in itseducational programs, admissions policies, employment, or otherUniversity-administered programs. Any inquiries or complaintspursuant to Title IX or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973 should be directed to Dr. Robert H. Ewalt at the Office ofStudent Affairs, 213 Administration Building, telephone (806)742·2131.Handicapped students attending the School of Law will findnumerous barrier-free facilities. The entrance is free of steps andall floors to the classrooms and library are serviced by elevators.Special programs designed to improve the services available tophysically handicapped and visually impaired students aredirected within the Office of Student Life.13