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J. Reuben Clark Law School

 Organization

Administrative History

The J. Reuben Clark Law School (est. 1973) is a teaching unit at Brigham Young University.

The J. Reuben Clark Law School offers a six-semester course of graduate professional study leading to the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. The following individuals have served as chairmen and acting chairmen: Rex E. Lee (1973-1976, 1977-1982), Carl S. Hawkins (1976-1977, 1982-1986), Bruce C. Hafen (1986-1990), H. Reese Hansen (1990-2004), Kevin J. Worthen (2004-2009), and James R. Rasband (2009- ).

Citation:
Brigham Young University General Catalog 1973-1974: p. 532, 70 (Rex E. Lee, dean; six-semester course of graduate professional study leading to the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1976-1977: p. 281 (Carl S. Hawkins, acting dean)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1977-1978: p. 281, 204-205 (Rex E. Lee, dean; courses include Criminal Law, Conflict of Laws, The Legal Process, Women's Rights, and Tax Procedure)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1982-1983: p. 350 (Carl S. Hawkins, dean)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1986-1987: p. 305 (Bruce C. Hafen, dean)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1989-1990: p. 30 (must have a bachelor's degree but no specified major; study subjects of economics, government, history and business; learn to reason, speak and write precisely, analyze, think abstractly and read carefully)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1990-1991: p. 288 (H. Reese Hansen, dean)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 2004-2005: p. 415 (Kevin J. Worthen, dean)

J. Reuben Clark Law School Web site, Nov. 6, 2009 (James R. Rasband appointed dean beginning June 15, 2009)

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Graduate Studies records on J. Reuben Clark Law School, 1995-2002

 Sub-Series — Carton 15: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233639654], Folder: 1-4
Identifier: UA 1141 Series 6 Sub-Series 35
Scope and Contents

Materials are related to the graduate programs of the J. Reuben Clark Law School from 1995 to 2002. Materials include reports, department reviews, and proposals.

Dates: 1995-2002

J. Reuben Clark Law School records on externship program, 1982-2008

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7666 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains records documenting the history of the J. Reuben Clark, Jr. Law School's externship program and Backman's involvement with the program. Also contains information about the law school's LawHelp program, in which law students provide pro bono legal services for the community. Dated 1982-2008.

Dates: 1982-2008

James H. Backman papers on academic internships, 1977-2005

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7666 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains records related to Backman's work with academic internships at Brigham Young University, in particular with the Jacobsen Center for Service and Learning. Dated 1977 to 2005.

Dates: 1977-2005

James H. Backman publications, 1998-2006

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7666 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains material related to publications co-authored or founded by Backman. Contains materials related to the publications "Utah Property Law" and the journal "Law School International Law and Management Review". Dated 1998-2006.

Dates: 1998-2006

James H. Backman teaching papers, 1993-2004

 Series — Carton 5: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197232574001]
Identifier: MSS 7666 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains materials related to courses that Backman taught at the J. Reuben Clark Law School. Contains readings and syllabi related to a professional seminar course, as well as a course on pro bono law programs.

Dates: 1993-2004

Physical Plant Department records on the J. Reuben Clark Law School, 1972-1973

 Sub-Series — Carton 13: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646558], Folder: 48, 62
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains program requirements and the contract between Brigham Young University and Paulsen Construction Company for the construction of the law building, 1972-1973.

Dates: 1972-1973

Rex E. Lee papers on J. Reuben Clark Law School, 1972-1978

 Series — Box 71: Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197230206184], Folder: 1-4
Identifier: MSS 2017 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and an Equal Rights Amendment book, dated from 1972 to 1978.

Dates: 1972-1978

University Communications files on the J. Reuben Clark Law School, 1971-1997

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 5 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents note

Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerning the J. Reuben Clark Law School from 1971 to 1997. Materials also relate to the dedication of the J. Reuben Clark Law School, the National Conference on Law and Education, the Federalist Society, Ernest L. Wilkinson (Chair of Law), and the Howard W. Hunter Law Library.

Dates: 1971-1997