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Panel to Discuss Immigration, Constitution for 'Constitution Day'

The event runs from 4-5:30 p.m. on Monday (Sept. 12) in the Lanier Auditorium.

Success of Texas Tech Law Advocacy Programs Featured in preLaw Magazine

School’s advocacy programs also listed as second best, according to two rankings.

Report Proposes Strategies for Reducing Pollutants in Water

The report proposes a more effective way of responding to pharmaceuticals and personal care products in drinking water.

Report Proposes Strategies for Reducing Pollutants in Drinking Water Systems

By Tina Dechausay
Researchers have known for more than 40 years that pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) such as hormones, prescription drugs and insecticides, can end up in drinking water systems. A report prepared by the Texas Tech University’s Center for Water & Law Policy leaves aside the question of what, if anything, should be [...]

School of Law Dean Announced

Darby Dickerson will become the next dean of the School of Law effective July 29.

Texas Tech Announces New Dean of School of Law

Stetson College of Law dean brings a proven track record of leadership.

Alum Plays Himself in Film, Sort Of

Mark Lanier plays the role of a lawyer named Mark Lanier.

Texas Tech Hosts Spring Commencement Ceremonies

More than 3,275 students will graduate Friday and Saturday (May 13-14) during five ceremonies.

Faculty Honored for Quality Teaching and Research

The annual Faculty Honors Convocation recognizes the very best in teaching, research and service in the academic community.

School of Law Presents Fifth Criminal Law Symposium

The event will be held from 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Lanier Professional Development Center.

Texas Tech School of Law Presents Fifth Criminal Law Symposium

The discussion will take on criminal law and the First Amendment.

Texas Tech Law School Adds Two More Advocacy Wins

Texas Tech School of Law’s students continue to excel at competitions.

Texas Tech Law Team Emerges As National Champions in Moot Court Competition

Three third-year law students won the oldest and most prestigious moot court competition in the world.

Law Professor Elected to Most Prominent Legal Association

Gerry W. Beyer joins seven other Texas Tech law professors in the American Law Institute.

Texas Tech Announces Winter Commencement

Nearly 2,000 students will graduate Friday and Saturday during four Texas Tech University ceremonies at the United Spirit Arena.

JEFFS: FLDS leader faces undefeated prosecutors

Abilene Reporter News – But Patrick Metze, a professor at the Texas Tech University School of Law who is familiar with the FLDS attorneys, said the jury pool in West Texas may be growing tired of the cases.

PENTAGON SEES MINOR DISRUPTION FROM 'DON'T ASK' REPEAL

KUT Radio – Even if the Senate doesn’t act, the policy is likely to be overturned in the courts. Texas Tech law school professor Richard Rosen, who used to represent the military in challenges to Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, says Congress should be the one to tackle the issue. “Congress is constitutionally entrusted for you know, making rules for the government and regulation of the military, so I hope that Congress would be the body that repeals the law,” said Rosen.

Phi Alpha Delta Chapter Wins National Recognition

Texas Tech was ranked third for outstanding chapter award.

Amend while the iron is hot?

Washington Post – On the one hand, he said at a recent event at Texas Tech University that “there’s very little that I would change” about the Constitution, adding that activists should not “mess” with it.

Tech law students to assist with rural legal defense

Houston Chronicle – Have you been accused of a crime in a rural county? Chances are you won’t find many “strong arms” or “gorillas” out there, not unless you’ve got deep pockets. A new partnership involving Texas Tech law students, however, could soon come to the rescue by lending a legal hand to impoverished defendants in surrounding rural counties.