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Texas Tech University
School of Law
Parent schoolTexas Tech University
Established1967; 57 years ago (1967)
School typePublic law school
Parent endowment$1.78 billion (2023)
(system-wide)[1]
DeanJack Wade Nowlin
LocationLubbock, Texas, United States
33°34′44″N 101°53′12″W / 33.578787°N 101.886703°W / 33.578787; -101.886703
Enrollment438 (2023)[2]
Faculty68 (2023)[2]
USNWR ranking82nd (tie) (2024)[3]
Bar pass rate92.14% (2023)[4]
Websitedepts.ttu.edu/law/
ABA profileStandard 509 Report
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]

Academics & Programs

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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.[8] Students may pursue academic concentrations in Business Law, Criminal Law and Innocence, and Law and Science.[9] The school is also home to an awarded Advocacy Program and growing Energy Law Program.[10][11]

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

The School of Law also hosts three academic centers:[12]

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

Bar exam performance

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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.[13] 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.[14]

Employment

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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.[15]

Costs

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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.[16] The Law School Transparency estimated 100% debt-financed cost of attendance for three years is $139,550 for Texas residents.[17]

Notable people

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Alumni

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Main article: List of Texas Tech University people

Faculty

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Main article: List of Texas Tech University faculty

References

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  1. ^ As of August 31, 2023. "Report on TTUS Endowments As of August 31, 2023" (PDF). Texas Tech University System. November 16, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Standard 509 Information Report" (PDF). Texas Tech University School of Law. January 3, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "Texas Tech University - Best Law Schools". US News. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Bar Passage Report - Texas Tech University". abarequireddisclosures.org. American Bar Association. 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  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. ^ "Dual Degree Programs | Academics | School of Law | TTU". www.depts.ttu.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  9. ^ "Certificates and Concentrations | Academics | School of Law | TTU". www.depts.ttu.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  10. ^ "Advocacy Competition | Programs | School of Law | TTU". www.depts.ttu.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  11. ^ "Energy Law Program | Programs | School of Law | TTU". www.depts.ttu.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  12. ^ "Programs and Centers | School of Law | TTU". www.depts.ttu.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  13. ^ "Law Grads Best In Texas On Bar Exam". Texas Tech University System. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
  14. ^ "July 2017 Examination Statistics". Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  15. ^ "Employment Statistics".
  16. ^ "Tuition and Expenses".
  17. ^ "Texas Tech University Profile". Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  18. ^ "Phil Johnson". The Supreme Court of Texas. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  19. ^ "Walter B. Huffman". Notable Names Data Base. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
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