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Texas Tech University
School of Law
Established1967
School typePublic law school
DeanJack Wade Nowlin
LocationLubbock, Texas, U.S.
33°34′44″N 101°53′12″W / 33.578787°N 101.886703°W / 33.578787; -101.886703
Enrollment440[1]
Faculty72
USNWR ranking117 [2]
Bar pass rate87.12%[3]
Websitewww.depts.ttu.edu/law/
School of Law

The Texas Tech University School of Law is an ABA-accredited law school located on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The school offers three academic centers, ten dual-degree programs, a nationally recognized legal writing program, and a competitive advocacy program that has earned 45 national and international championships.[5] Additionally, third-year law students may participate in one of the school's eight clinical programs, which allow students to gain real-world experience while providing free legal representation to low-income individuals.[6] The school focuses on forming practical lawyers who are ready to practice law upon graduation. The student population is approximately 60.4% male and 39.6% female.[7]

In May 2019, Texas Tech Law alumnus and adjunct professor Brandon Beck successfully argued before the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Davis (2019).[8][9]

Academics & Programs

Texas Tech School of Law offers a standard Juris Doctor degree program, as well as ten dual-degree programs spanning areas of business, science and engineering, sports management, and government and public administration.[10] Students may pursue academic concentrations in Business Law, Criminal Law and Innocence, and Law and Science.[11] The school is also home to an awarded Advocacy Program and growing Energy Law Program.[12][13]

The School of Law houses eight clinical programs in which students may participate:[6]

The School of Law also hosts three academic centers:[14]

  • Center for Biodefense, Law, and Public Policy
  • Center for Military Law and Policy
  • Center for Water Law and Policy

Bar exam performance

In 2000, Texas Tech University School of Law had a 100% bar passage rate for first-time exam takers for the February 2000 Bar Examination.[15] The school's bar passage rate for first-timers taking the July 2017 exam was 87.12%, placing Texas Tech School of Law in the top three law schools in Texas for 2017 bar passage rates.[16]

Employment

According to Texas Tech's 2016 ABA-required disclosures, 85.79% of the class of 2016 obtained full-time, long-term, JD-required employment 10 months after graduation.[17]

Costs

A view inside the law school

The total cost of attendance (indicating the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses) at Texas Tech for the 2017-2018 academic year is $39,175 for Texas residents and $50,515 for nonresident students.[18] The Law School Transparency estimated 100% debt-financed cost of attendance for three years is $139,550 for Texas residents.[19]

Notable people

Alumni

Main article: List of Texas Tech University people

Faculty

Main article: List of Texas Tech University faculty

References

  1. ^ "Standard 509 Information Report - 2017" (PDF). www.abarequireddisclosures.org/. American Bar Association Required Disclosures. Retrieved 2018-02-12.
  2. ^ http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/law-rankings/page+5
  3. ^ "JULY 2017 EXAMINATION STATISTICS". State of Texas. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference https://www.depts.ttu.edu/law/financialaid/tuition.php was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "About Texas Tech School of Law | School of Law | TTU". www.depts.ttu.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  6. ^ a b "Clinical Programs | Programs | School of Law | TTU". www.depts.ttu.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  7. ^ "Law School Numbers". Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  8. ^ "Texas Tech Law Alumnus Brandon Beck Argues Before U.S. Supreme Court | The Sidebar". Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  9. ^ "United States v. Davis". Oyez.org. 2019-06-24.
  10. ^ "Dual Degree Programs | Academics | School of Law | TTU". www.depts.ttu.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  11. ^ "Certificates and Concentrations | Academics | School of Law | TTU". www.depts.ttu.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  12. ^ "Advocacy Competition | Programs | School of Law | TTU". www.depts.ttu.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  13. ^ "Energy Law Program | Programs | School of Law | TTU". www.depts.ttu.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  14. ^ "Programs and Centers | School of Law | TTU". www.depts.ttu.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  15. ^ "Law Grads Best In Texas On Bar Exam". Texas Tech University System. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
  16. ^ "July 2017 Examination Statistics". Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  17. ^ "Employment Statistics".
  18. ^ "Tuition and Expenses".
  19. ^ "Texas Tech University Profile".
  20. ^ "Jeff Wentworth". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  21. ^ "Phil Johnson". The Supreme Court of Texas. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  22. ^ "Robert A. Junell". Federal Judicial Center. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  23. ^ "John T. Smithee". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  24. ^ "Walter B. Huffman". Notable Names Data Base. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  25. ^ Lanier Professional Development Center
  26. ^ "Joe Heflin". kcbd.com. 20 October 2006.
  27. ^ "Andrew Murr". andrewmurr.org. Archived from the original on December 7, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
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