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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 2 Collections and/or Records:

Bruce C. Hafen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 735
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence, minutes, contracts, legal case reports, speeches, Bass-Billings research papers, drafts of the Honor Code, materials for religion and law classes, and research materials for the biography of Dallin H. Oaks.

Dates: 1971-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Bruce C. Hafen papers

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1330, Physical Plant Department records / Physical Plant Department records on campus buildings

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