J. Reuben Clark Law School
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 5 Collections and/or Records:
James H. Backman papers
Contains publications, curriculum materials, and other items produced and collected by Backman related to his work at the J. Reuben Clark Law School. Contains teaching materials from his courses, as well as documentation on the school's internship program. Materials date from between 1977 and 2008.
Graduate Studies records on J. Reuben Clark Law School, 1995-2002
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.
J. Reuben Clark Law School records on externship program, 1982-2008
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.
James H. Backman publications, 1998-2006
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.
James H. Backman teaching papers, 1993-2004
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.