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To develop leaders of character dedicated to serving the

greater good.

Aggie Core Values

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These six core values are the embodiment of the Texas A&M culture exemplifying the traits sought in applicants, developed in law students, and esteemed by all Aggies. As you navigate our viewbook, you will see how the core values are interwoven throughout our law school experience.

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• Dramatically reduced student-faculty ratio. By reducing the size of our entering class, we have improved the classroom experience by ensuring that you get more one-on-one attention from your professors.

• Hired 12 outstanding new professors. We increased our faculty by 20%, so that we can offer you a greater number of specialized courses taught by experts who are leaders in their respective fields.

• Created a Professionalism and Leadership Program. We will fully prepare you for your career as a 21st century lawyer by bridging the gap between legal theory and the practice of law, instilling core skills that will make you more versatile, and helping you develop a network by interacting with practicing lawyers and judges.

• Doubled the size of Career Services staff. You’ll have more resources to help navigate the job placement process and to facilitate your transition into the legal community.

• Enhanced academic support and bar prep programs. You’ll get invaluable advice and support to help you succeed in law school and pass the bar exam.

Welcome to Texas A&M University School of Law! Since we became part of Texas A&M University in 2013, we’ve invested significant resources to enhance the value of your degree and taken several steps to invest in your future.

*ANDREW P. MORRISSDean and Anthony G. Buzbee Dean’s Endowed Chair

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MetroplexTexas A&M University School of Law is located in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, a top-tier legal and professional market and the 17th largest city in the United States. Home to numerous corporate headquarters and top law firms, the DFW metroplex has a thriving economy and is a great place to start a legal career. Texas A&M School of Law is an exceptional place to study law, and Fort Worth is a great place to call home.

Location

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*KAMYAR MASERRAT ‘15Patent Attorney, IBMHometown: Tehran, IranUndergraduate School: UT - Arlington

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#1 market in U.S. for

finding a job-Wallethub 2014

“Best State To Do Business In”

10 years running-CEO Magazine

Home to more than

1,200 law firms

Top 10 -NALP BuyingPower Index

4th largest metropolitan

area in the U.S.

5th lowest unemployment rate

in the U.S. (4%)

21 Fortune 500 companies

based in Fort Worth/Dallas

37% of Texas’

high-tech workforce

Avg. of 76°

A Thriving Market

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Business/TransactionalAdd value by helping your business clients navigate regulations, arrange financing, design business strategies, and negotiate and draft agreements.

Litigation/Dispute ResolutionHelp your clients resolve disputes through

litigation, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.

RegulatoryHelp your clients interact with regulatory agencies or advise the agencies themselves as they draft and implement regulations.

Our goal is to fully prepare you for your legal career. So no matter which path you choose, we’ll guide you every step of the way to ensure that you succeed. Take your first step toward success and follow the path.

Find Your Path

Guide to

Practice Areas

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130+course offerings

You can pursue your interest in a variety of practice areas with all the opportunities and resources that you would expect from a world-class institution. Whether your passion is for intellectual property, dispute resolution, business law, or some other area, we’ll give you the knowledge and skills you need to succeed, and we’ll guide you every step of the way.

12 new faculty

7 full time librarians

298,992library volumes

/Civil-Litigation

/Water-Law

/Oil-and-Gas-Law

/Commercial-Law

/Criminal-Law

/Alternative-Dispute-Resolution

/Environmental-Law

/Family-Law

/General Practice

/Health-Law

/Intellectual-Property

/Real-Estate-Law

/Business-Law

/Workplace-Law

/Immigration-Law

/Estate-Planning

/Energy-Law

Example Practice Areas

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AcademicServices

/Academic-Support

Our school is committed to providing our students with the skills necessary to achieve academic success. Through the Academic Support program, you can access resources that help you improve yourclassroom learning experience, and prepare for the Bar Exam.

Our resources include: • Weekly academic support groups• Practice exams• Study resources• Seminars and panels• Academic assistance• Peer tutors• Time and stress management• Test-taking strategies• Course selection

/Legal-Analysis-Research-and-Writing-Program

Our goal is to help you achieve a professional level of writing with well-reasoned logical analysis, incisive research, and clear presentation. You will graduate with at least eight credits in Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing, so you can arrive at your job or internship interview with a portfolio ofsamples of your work. These will reflect the wide range of writing that lawyers do today—from a fast-turnaround e-mail memo to a fully- researched trial brief, as well as transactional documents from specialized practice areas that interest you.

Sample of a typical student experience:• Individualized support to empower you to succeed• One-on-one constructive meetings with your professors• Step-by-step coaching from upper-level students in your first year• Specialized workshops in specific writing areas• Focused attention to polish skills for your chosen practice area• Innovative techniques to help master the skills you need

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/Professionalism-Leadership-Program

• Preparing for Practice • Lawyering Skills• Balance and Authenticity• Mentorship• Public Speaking• Civic Responsibility and Community Service

/Legal-Analysis-Research-and-Writing-Program

This is an innovative program that provides students with the skills, knowledge, and experience

to launch fulfilling and successful careers in law. Throughout law school, students will engage with

practicing lawyers and judges, legal experts, and classmates to begin developing their

professional identities and plan their career choices.

Hosted 25prominent speakers

last year

70 individual writing

consultations for 1L’s

Writing Program

Academic Support

16Teaching Assistants

23 Faculty Advisors

250 Attendance for 1L

workshops

400completed communication

assessments

Professionalism *Texas A&M Law Students Preparing for a Moot Court Competition

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Experiential Learning

/Clinical-Programs

The clinical programs allow law students to work for clients facing real legal challenges. Under the close supervision of faculty, students represent clients through litigation or mediation in local courts in the following programs:

• Family and Benefits Clinic

• Criminal Prosecution Clinic

• Employment Mediation Clinic

• Entrepreneurship Law Clinic

• Family Mediation Clinic

• Innocence Clinic

• IP and Technology Law Clinic — Trademarks

• IP and Technology Law Clinic — Patents

106 total spots

available yearly

8 Clinics

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• XTO Energy Inc., A subsidiary of ExxonMobil

• The Supreme Court of Texas• U.S. Securities and Exchange

Commission

• Dallas County District Attorney’s Office

• Legal Aid of Northwest Texas

The externship program provides students the opportunity to work under the supervision of practicing attorneys and judges to gain valuable lawyering skills. Students will gain significant experience in

areas most sought by employers such as interviewing, client counseling, negotiating, and oral advocacy.

/Externship-Program1National

Finalist

3 Best Brief Awards

2 Best Advocate Awards

1Outstanding Mediation Program Award

3 Regional Championships

1International Finalist

/Advocacy-Program

2 National Championships

The advocacy program consists of three disciplines: • Appellate advocacy (moot court)• Trial advocacy (mock trial) • Dispute resolution (mediation,

negotiation and client counseling)

Since 2013, we have seen many successes:

30 Teams each year

Average of 100students participate

annually

“I chose A&M Law because of the institution’s rich history, its vast Aggie alumni network and its location in my hometown, Fort Worth. Working as a research assistant has given me a glimpse into what it will be like to work as a first-year associate. The skills I have learned from Professor Aziz have provided me with the foundation needed to be success-ful in classes I have taken thus far, and I know that skill set will continue to benefit me in the future.”

BRIAN BAILEY ‘16 (right)Hometown: Fort Worth, TexasUndergraduate School: Colorado Technical University

Some of our many placements:

*CAROLYN FOSTER Deputy General Counsel Parkland Health Hospital System

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CareerServices

Our office is committed to helping our students and alumni achieve

their career goals. With experienced counselors and a

dedicated staff, the OCS provides support and important career-planning resources to help guide them as they explore their

professional opportunities. Resources provided:

• Practice Area Seminars• Individual Counseling• Résumé Guidance• Interview Preparation• Online Job Bank • On-Campus Interviews • Job Fairs • Networking Opportunities

/Office-of-Career-Services (OCS)

“This past spring, my law firm started a summer internship program to be filled by students attending Texas A&M University School of Law. The excellent training that these students have receive from Texas A&M School of Law will make them fine lawyers, and they will make an immediate impact on the legal profession upon graduation. I, and my firm, look forward to meeting more students from Texas A&M School of Law!”

NEAL ADAMS, J.D. Texas A&M University ‘68Adams, Lynch & Loftin, P.C.

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53%

33%

7.6%

1.6%Corporate

Government

Law Firm

Judicial Clerkship

Employment Statistics*

*Class of 2014

100+networking

gatherings a year

28:1student to career advisor ratio**

**Class of 2018

30different employers on campus during

Fall OCI

25+bar associations in

the Metroplex

450,000+Aggies Worldwide

20,000+legal network

in the Metroplex

"I took advantage of Career Services to develop a personalized plan for my legal career and soon identified the judiciary as a particular area of interest. Career Services helped me set goals based on this interest along with specific steps to reach each goal. Thanks to this plan, I was able to gain the experience and skills required to reach my post-graduation goal to pursue a judicial clerkship. My clerkship provides me with incredible insight and intellectual stimulation that will benefit me for the remainder of my legal career.”

JOAKIM SÖDERBAUM, J.D. ‘14Judicial Clerk, Justice LehrmannHometown: Varberg, SwedenUndergraduate School: Texas Wesleyan University

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Student Life

/Equal-Justice-Program This program facilitates the 30-hour pro bono requirement for law students. We believe the Equal Justice Program will enrich your legal education experience.

• Practice lawyering skills in a real-world setting by representing clients through client interviewing, counseling, and advocacy.

• Make contacts with potential mentors, employers, and others who can help plan and advance your careers.

• Gain an appreciation for the importance of giving back to the community and improving access to legal services.

/Public-Interest-Law-Fellowship The Law Fellowship is a student-run organization devoted to raising awareness of legal work in the public interest sector. Through events like the annual Student and Faculty Auction, the program funds internships for deserving law school students performing public interest law work during the summer to provide crucial legal services to those in need.

/Student-WellnessAt the law school, we understand that students are more productive and have better learning experiences when their professional and personal needs are being met. Our student assistance program and work-life services encourage students to live healthy, balanced lifestyles that promote physical and mental wellness. We also offer insurance plan options and other confidential counseling and referral programs.

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American Constitution Society

Asian Pacific Islander Law Students

Black Law Students

Board of Advocates

Christian Legal Society

Democratic Society

Environmental Law Society

Family Law Students

Federalist Society

Hispanic Law Students

Immigration Law Initiative

Innocence Project

International Law Society

Law Fellowship

Sensible Drug Policy

Night Students

OUTLaw

Phi Delta Phi

Presenting Legal Activities to Youth

Sports and Entertainment Law

State Bar of Texas

Student Bar Association

TAMU Energy Law

Texas Aggie Legal Society

Women’s Law Student Assoc.

Student Organizations

25 Summer Fellowship

Scholarships

11,182 pro bono hours performed

by the class of 2014

1 SBA social gathering

a month

25 Active

“TAMU’s most valuable quality is the sense of community

it fosters. I believe collaboration is far more productive

(and fun) than cutthroat competitiveness, and thanks to

TAMU’s environment, I graduated with a class of trusted

and respected colleagues instead of adversaries.”

SHAWNA YOUNG, J.D. ‘14Contracts Data Analyst,

Bell HelicopterCaptain, Army Reserves

Hometown: Bastrop, TexasUndergraduate School:

Texas Woman’s University

*2L’s ANTHONY PAX & AVERY ORY

581 total number of our

student body

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• Complete and electronically signed application form• $55 nonrefundable application fee • Personal statement (maximum two double-spaced pages)• Résumé• Addenda as required (positive Character & Fitness answers or for clarification purposes)

Once your electronic application has been received, the Office of Admissions will request an official copy of your CAS/LSAT report from LSAC. The following items must be a part of your report before it will be released to Texas A&M Law:

• A reportable LSAT score (taken within the last 5 years)• A copy of all transcripts from post-secondary institutions (including foreign institutions)• A minimum of two letters of recommendation; a maximum of three letters will be accepted

Admissions The law school employs a rolling admissions process, reviewing each applicant’s file upon completion. The admissions committee begins making decisions in mid-October and will continue to give careful consideration to applications until the entering class is full. The likelihood of receiving an offer of admission decreases as the cycle progresses. To maximize your chances of admission and consideration for financial assistance, you are encouraged to apply early. Committee decisions are final and are not subject to reconsideration during the same application cycle.

Complete Application:

Application Process:

The provisions of this publication are subject to change without notice and do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant, student or faculty member and the Texas A&M University School of Law, Texas A&M University and Texas A&M University System. The School of Law is fully accredited by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610, 800-285-2221, www.abanet.org. Texas A&M University School of Law is a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). The University shall not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, age disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Contact Information

AdmissionsPh: 817.212.4040Fax: 817.212.4141

Email: law-admissions@law.tamu.edu

Texas A&M University School of Law

Office of Admissions1515 Commerce StreetFort Worth, Texas 76102

Financial Aid

Ph: 817.212.4090Fax: 817.212.4091

Email: dakins@tamu.edu

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