University of Tulsa College of Law
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1923 |
| Dean | Lyn Entzeroth |
Academic staff | 28 (full-time) |
| Students | 280 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban, 230 acres (93 ha) |
| Colors | Royal blue, Old gold, & Crimson[1] |
| Website | www |
The University of Tulsa College of Law is a private law school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Dean of the College of Law is Lyn Entzeroth, a nationally recognized scholar in the field of capital punishment.
US News & World Report ranks The University of Tulsa College of Law at #86, up 61 places in the rankings since 2011.[2]
According to TU Law's ABA-required disclosures employment summary, 74.4% of the Class of 2014 obtained full-time, long-term, bar-passage-required employment nine months after graduation, excluding solo practitioners.[3]
History
The University of Tulsa College of Law was founded by local attorneys in 1923. It was originally known as the Tulsa Law School and was not affiliated with the University of Tulsa. Initially, it was located in the Central High School building in downtown Tulsa, while the law library was in the Tulsa County courthouse, a few blocks away.. The faculty consisted of Tulsa attorneys who practiced law during the daytime and taught classes at night. There were no full-time faculty.[4]
It became part of The University of Tulsa in 1943. A pioneer Tulsa attorney named John Rogers is credited with making this association.[5] In 1949, the school moved into a downtown office building. In 1953, the school was accredited by the American Bar Association. During the 1950s and 60s, the library, classrooms and administrative offices were consolidated at a single location and full-time faculty were hired for the first time. The school became a member of the Association of American Law Schools in 1966. The name of the school was changed to the College of Law. The college moved to its present location on the University of Tulsa campus in 1973, where it was housed in John Rogers Hall.[4]
Academics
TU College of Law offers Juris Doctor programs for full-time and part-time students. TU Law also grants the degree of Master of Laws, or LLM, in the areas of Native American Law, Natural Resources and Energy Law, and International Law for foreign students. Additionally, the College of Law offers two online Master of Jursiprudence (MJ) degrees in Indian law and energy law. Students have the ability to obtain joint JD/MA degrees in a variety of fields including, history, English, psychology, as well as a joint JD/MBA, joint JD/MTAX, and joint JD/MS in geosciences, biological sciences, and finance. TU Law offers certificate programs in sustainable energy and resources law, Native American law, and health law.
The University of Tulsa College of Law is a national leader in teaching scholarship and research in energy, environmental, and natural resources law and policy and Native American law.
Publications
- Tulsa Law Review, previously the Tulsa Law Journal from 1964-2001
- Energy Law Journal
Amenities
The recently renovated Price & Turpen Courtroom at TU Law is state-of-the-art and serves multiple purposes including actual court proceedings. In 2012, the remainder of the College of Law was remodeled and updated in line with the courtroom and library. The College of Law's Library, the Mabee Legal Information Center, has been ranked among the best in amenities for students, and the entire university offers wireless internet connectivity.
The on-campus Boesche Legal Clinic offers students real-world experience under the supervision of clinical professors while providing pro bono legal services to disadvantaged populations. Clinics include the Immigrant Rights Project and the Lobeck Taylor Family Advocacy Clinic. Previous projects have centered on among the aged, American Indians, inter alia.
Employment
According to TU Law's ABA-required disclosures employment summary, 74.4% of the Class of 2014 obtained full-time, long-term, bar-passage-required employment nine months after graduation, excluding solo practitioners.[3]
Costs
The total cost of attendance (indicating the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses) at TU Law for the 2015-2016 academic year is $58,496 (full-time).[6] 100% of TU Law students received scholarships and/or tuition benefits in 2015.
The Law School Transparency estimated debt-financed cost of attendance for three years is $201,183.[7]
Notable alumni
The University of Tulsa College of Law has produced a roster of distinguished jurists, notable attorneys, and public officials.
| Public officials | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alumni | Class | Occupation | Jurisdiction |
| Allison Garrett | 1987 | Attorney/Academia administrator | Walmart Vice President/Legal Counsel (1994–2004); current president at Emporia State University. |
| Scott J. Silverman | 1981 | Judge | Dade County Court judge (1991–1998); circuit court judge 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida (1998–2012) |
| Burt Solomons | c. 1978 | Real estate and construction attorney | Texas State Representative from 1995 to 2013 from Denton County |
| Harry M. Wyatt III | 1980 | Military | Director, Air National Guard, the Pentagon, Washington, DC (2009–present); |
References
- ^ Style guide
- ^ http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/college-of-law-03133
- ^ a b "Section of Legal Education, Employment Summary Report" (PDF).
- ^ a b The University of Tulsa College of Law: History of the College of Law." Accessed April 25, 2012 [1]
- ^ .TU website "History of TU." Accessed February 24, 2011
- ^ "JD Tuition and Fees".
- ^ "University of Tulsa Profile, Cost". Law School Transparency. Retrieved 19 July 2014.