Lubbock Area Bar Association Lunch
The monthly Lubbock Area Bar Association (LABA) lunch meeting features a guest speaker on current legal issues. Each program is approved for continuing legal education (CLE) credit for attorneys. Members and guests should RSVP in advance.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Law School Forum. Event Contact: Stefanie Hoeffner. Audience: Public. Event Type: Networking Social. Cost: none.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 11:15 AM – 2:00 PM.
Christian Legal Society Bible Study
The Christian Legal Society is continuing our Bible Study on the book of John in room 159 at noon. Please join us as we discuss the scripture, how it applies to our lives, and how to develop as lawyers and people.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Law School. Event Contact: David Russell. Audience: 1L Students. 2L Students. 3L Students. Law Students.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Law Review and EPJ Mandatory Meeting
This meeting will walk 1Ls through the Law Review and EPJ write-on process, including a detailed overview of the write-on packet, expectations, and tips for success. Attendees will receive important instructions and have the opportunity to ask questions before the competition begins. Please note that you must attend this session in order to pick up your write-on packet and participate in the competition.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Lanier Auditorium. Event Contact: Mercedes Reed
Email: mercreed@ttu.edu
Phone number: (580) 920-9726. Audience: 1L Students.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM.
Law Review and EPJ Open House
Stop by our journals' Open House to get an inside look at where the journals operate! 1Ls are invited to visit the third floor of the library to tour the journal spaces. This is a great opportunity to get a feel for the environment, meet current members, and learn more about what it's like to be on a journal.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Contact: Mercedes Reed
Email: mercreed@ttu.edu
Phone number: (580) 920-9726. Audience: 1L Students.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Federalist Society Meeting
This upcoming Federalist Society meeting will introduce the newly selected board members and welcome them into their roles, giving members an opportunity to get to know the leadership team and learn about their vision and goals for the organization. The meeting will also include important updates on upcoming events, initiatives, and opportunities for involvement, encouraging members to stay informed and engaged in the organization’s direction.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: 107 - Classroom. Event Contact: Graciela.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Murder Mystery Dinner
Get ready for a night of tropical chaos at our Luau-Themed Murder Mystery Dinner! Throw on your loudest Hawaiian shirt, grab a lei, and step into an island paradise where secrets are everywhere—and someone won’t make it to dessert. Enjoy dinner, mingle with suspicious characters, collect clues, and work your way through twists and surprises to solve the case. Costumes encouraged and prizes awarded—come ready to investigate, laugh, and have a blast!
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Law School Forum. Event Contact: Sarah Gallagher. Audience: 1L Students. 2L Students. 3L Students. Faculty & Staff. Event Type: Reception. Topical Areas: Student Organization Events.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
3L 30 Days Out Party
Join us as we celebrate the incredible journey of the Class of 2026 with a well-deserved night of fun before graduation! The 3L End of the Year Party will take place on April 10 from 6:00–11:00 PM at Main Event. This will be a great opportunity for classmates to relax, reconnect, and celebrate everything we’ve accomplished over the past three years.
Come enjoy an evening filled with games, food, drinks, and great company as we wrap up our final semester together. Whether you want to bowl, play arcade games, or just spend time catching up with friends, this night is all about celebrating the memories we’ve made and the exciting future ahead.
Let’s close out law school the right way—together. We hope to see everyone there!
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Contact: Ariana Marin- arimarin@ttu.edu
Dean Sofia Chapman- Sofia.Chapman@ttu.edu. Audience: 3L Students. Event Type: Networking Social. Topical Areas: Special Events. Featured Event: Law Featured Event.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Brainstormers
Study support by students, for students! Join our Academic Success Fellows to get support with outlining, practice questions, & exam prep. Bring your questions and let us help! Coffee & study advice in the Law Student Cafe.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Contact: Hunter Nasato. Audience: 1L Students. 2L Students. 3L Students. Law Students. Event Type: Academic. Topical Areas: Academics.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Christian Legal Society General Meeting featuring Guest Speaker Lubbock City Attorney Matt Wade
This will be Christian Legal Society's general meeting for the spring semester and will feature a Q&A from attorney Matt Wade. Matt Wade is a City Attorney for the City of Lubbock, Texas. He will be discussing faith in the legal field, as well as fielding questions from the audience.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: 107 - Classroom. Event Contact: Zach Sims or David Russell. Audience: 1L Students. 2L Students. 3L Students. Event Type: General Meeting. Cost: None.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Energy Law Lecture Presents: Micheal Dobbs – Texas Pacific Land Corporation.
Energy Law Lecture Presents: Micheal Dobbs – Texas Pacific Land Corporation.
Micheal Dobbs is Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of Texas Pacific Land Corporation. Prior to joining TPL in 2020, Mr. Dobbs was an equity partner at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP and managing partner of the Houston, Texas office. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Rangeland Ecology and Management from Texas A&M University and his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center.
Terry Grantham Memorial Guest Lecturer is in honor of Terry Grantham. A devoted community member, Terry received his law degree from Texas Tech University in 1982. He was a partner at Craig, Terrill, Hale & Grantham where he specialized in real estate and oil and gas law. He joined Texas Tech School of Law as an adjunct professor and owned West Texas Title Company. Terry served on several boards including the Texas Association of Abstractors and Title Agents as President in 2000-2001. As well as the Texas Land Title Associat…
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Lanier Auditorium. Event Contact: Professor Keffer. Audience: Faculty & Staff. Law Students. Public. Featured Event: Law Featured Event.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Registration
Fall 2026/Spring 2027 registration will open on April 13th 2026
Registration for 3L students will begin at 7pm
Please contact Janessa Blanchard at janessa.blanchard@ttu.edu for any questions or are having any technical issues.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Contact: Janessa Blanchard. Audience: 3L Students.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Pro Bono Award Luncheon
The 2025-2026 Pro Bono Awards Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 14th in the Law School Forum. 3L students who went above and beyond in the field of Pro Bono work will be honored and recognized.
By invitation only.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Law School Forum. Event Contact: Melissa Vasquez
Pro Bono Projects. Audience: 3L Students. Event Type: Reception. Topical Areas: Special Events.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
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The Sports and Entertainment Law Society will host a general body meeting to recap the 2025-2026 events and accomplishments, as well as discuss 2026-2027 events and ideas, followed by the election of the 2026-2027 board.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: 106 - Classroom. Event Contact: Jansen Shea: janshea@ttu.edu
Annette Addo-Yobo: anaddoyo@ttu.edu.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Inn of Court
The monthly meeting of the Texas Tech University School of Law American Inn of Court promotes professionalism, ethics, civility, and mentoring within the legal community. Each meeting includes a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program. Attendance is limited to Inn members and invited guests.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Law School Forum. Event Contact: Sofia Chapman. Audience: Alumni. Law Students. Event Type: Academic. Topical Areas: Special Events. Cost: none. Featured Event: Law Featured Event.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1L Extended Orientation - Career Center Summer Forecast
The Career & Professional Development Center will present to 1L students about On-Campus Interviews that will take place during the summer and early fall. We will also give any updates to Big Law Recruiting that we have at the time.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Lanier Auditorium. Event Contact: Kayla Wimberley
Career Center. Audience: 1L Students. Event Type: Extended Orientation. Topical Areas: Career Services.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
CANCELLED - Ithenticate AI Detector and TurnItIn Training
We will walk through the Ithenticate and TurnItIn programs for faculty. We will demonstrate the products along with inform attendees how to access them and guidance from the University on the products.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Faculty Conference Room - 222 LAW. Event Contact: Brian Cassidy, brian.cassidy@ttu.edu. Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Academic. Topical Areas: Library & IT. Academics.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
SBA Banquet
The annual Student Bar Association (SBA) Banquet honors SBA officers for their leadership, service, and dedication throughout the year. Hosted by the Office of the Dean and the Office for Student Life, the banquet will take place on April 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the Texas Tech Club. For additional information, please contact Associate Dean Chapman.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Contact: Dean Chapman. Audience: Law Students.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Registration
Fall 2026/Spring2027 registration will open on April 15th 2026
Registration for 2L students will begin at 7pm
Please contact Janessa Blanchard at janessa.blanchard@ttu.edu for any questions or are having any technical issues.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Contact: Janessa Blanchard. Audience: 2L Students.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Brainstormers
Study support by students, for students! Join our Academic Success Fellows to get support with outlining, practice questions, & exam prep. Bring your questions and let us help! Coffee & study advice in the Law Student Cafe.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Contact: Hunter Nasato. Audience: 1L Students. 2L Students. 3L Students. Law Students. Event Type: Academic. Topical Areas: Academics.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Law Review and EPJ Editing Meeting
This session is designed to further prepare students for the write-on competition by providing a detailed walkthrough of the journals' editing style and expectations. Attendees will gain insight into editing techniques, citation practices, and strategies for approaching the packet with precision and clarity. This workshop is a valuable opportunity to help students prepare for the write-on process.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Collier Classroom - 109 LAW. Event Contact: Mercedes Reed
Email: mercreed@ttu.edu
Phone number: (580) 920-9726. Audience: 1L Students.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM.
TTU Ag Law Association April Meeting
This is the final meeting of the TTU Ag Law Association for the 2025-2026 school year. We will be hearing from a guest speaker (TBD) as well as talking about events for the next year, with lunch provided.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: 107 - Classroom. Event Contact: Libby Gear - President
lgear@ttu.edu.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Board of Barristers Banquet
This event celebrates the accomplishments of Texas Tech’s national advocacy teams, outstanding student advocates, and the members of the Board of Barristers. This year, the banquet will be held at the Lubbock Women’s Club. The End of the Year Banquet provides the Board of Barristers with an opportunity to thank its members and student advocates for their dedication and hard work throughout the year.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Lubbock Women's Club. Event Contact: Emely Moreno - emelymor@ttu.edu. Audience: 3L Students. 2L Students. 1L Students. Faculty. Law Students. Event Type: Reception. Topical Areas: Student Organization Events.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Loewy Lecture-"Ethics in the digital age -Legal Counsel in an Era of Disruptive Technologies”
Please join us for this Springs Loewy Lecture April 20th in the Lanier Auditorium at Noon.
Arnold Loewy was the first professor to hold the Texas Tech School of Law's new George R. Killam Jr. Chair of Criminal Law; Loewy initiated a series of annual symposiums in the area of criminal law or criminal procedure. In addition to his work on the annual symposiums, Loewy taught a Supreme Court seminar and courses in criminal law, criminal procedure, and the First Amendment. TTU School of Law established a lecture series in honor of Professor Loewy's tremendous contributions to the field of criminal law and to Texas Tech University School of Law following his passing in 2021.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Lanier Auditorium. Event Contact: Professor Corn. Audience: Public. Featured Event: Law Featured Event.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Christian Legal Society Bible Study-CLS
The Christian Legal Society is continuing our Bible Study on the book of John in room 159 at noon. Please join us as we discuss the scripture, how it applies to our lives, and how to develop as lawyers and people.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Law School. Event Contact: David Russell. Audience: 1L Students. 2L Students. 3L Students. Law Students.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Honors and Awards Reception
The annual Honors and Awards Reception celebrates students and faculty selected for a variety of honors and awards and provides an opportunity to gather in recognition of their achievements. The reception will take place on April 22 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. in the Forum. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. For additional information, please contact Associate Dean Chapman.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Law School Forum. Event Contact: Dean Chapman. Audience: Faculty & Staff. Law Students.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Federalist Society Lecture
The Federalist Society will hold a lecture on the Johnson Amendment, which restricts certain political activities by organizations classified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Jeremy Dys, along with another guest offering a different perspective, will share insights to help attendees better understand the legal and practical implications of the issue.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Lanier Auditorium. Event Contact: Graciela.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
17th Annual Walter B. Huffman Distinguished Lecture Series
For 17 years, the Texas Tech Law Review has hosted the Huffman Distinguished Lecture Series. This year, we are delighted to welcome Congressman Nathaniel Moran as our distinguished lecturer. Congressman Moran's speech, covering topics such as his career representing constituents and upholding the rule of law will provide invaluable lessons for lawyers and students at every stage of their careers.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Lanier Auditorium. Event Contact: Jonathon Gabehart
jogabeha@ttu.edu. Audience: Faculty & Staff. Law Students. Public.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Inn of Court End of Year Reception
The annual End-of-Year Reception for members of the Texas Tech University School of Law American Inn of Court serves as the final gathering of the Inn year. Hosted by Texas Tech University School of Law, the reception will take place on April 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Texas Tech Club. For additional information, please contact Associate Dean Chapman.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Contact: Dean Chapman.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
3L Photo Shoot
Please sign up on Raider Recruit by April 27 at 5 pm! As you prepare to graduate and launch your professional career, the Career & Professional Development Center offers a special opportunity for 3Ls to obtain a photograph to use for your professional purposes. All 3L students are invited to select a time between 9am and 1:45pm to pose for a photograph. Images will be provided to you via email. We encourage you to use these photographs for your LinkedIn account and other career launch purposes. To participate: Log in to your Raider Recruit account. https://law-ttu.12twenty.com/Login, Click on the Events tile on the navigation bar & select “3L Photo Shoot” Select a time slot. Select “Register.” You will receive a confirmation email. Please arrive “camera-ready” in professional attire (jackets for everyone). Professional attire is required. Please contact Career & Professional Development with any questions.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Hunt Courtroom. Event Contact: Saige Lee
Career & Professional Development Center. Audience: 3L Students.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM.
Last day of classes.
Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Final exams.
Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, May 15, 2026.
Inn of Court
The monthly meeting of the Texas Tech University School of Law American Inn of Court promotes professionalism, ethics, civility, and mentoring within the legal community. Each meeting includes a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program. Attendance is limited to Inn members and invited guests.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Law School Forum. Event Contact: Sofia Chapman. Audience: Alumni. Law Students. Event Type: Alumni. Topical Areas: Special Events. Cost: none. Featured Event: Law Featured Event.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Lubbock Area Bar Association Lunch
The monthly Lubbock Area Bar Association (LABA) lunch meeting features a guest speaker on current legal issues. Each program is approved for continuing legal education (CLE) credit for attorneys. Members and guests should RSVP in advance.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Law School Forum. Event Contact: Stefanie Hoeffner. Audience: Public. Event Type: Networking Social. Cost: none.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:15 AM – 2:00 PM.
Graduate School Commencement for Dual-Degree Students.
Study Abroad Maymester.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Last day for student-initiated addition of a summer course.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Lubbock Area Bar Association Lunch
LABA Lunch: The monthly Lubbock Area Bar Association (LABA) lunch meeting features a guest speaker on current legal issues. Each program is approved for continuing legal education (CLE) credit for attorneys. Members and guests should RSVP in advance.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Law School Forum. Event Contact: Stefanie Hoeffner. Audience: Public. Event Type: Networking Social. Cost: none.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Last day for student-initiated drop of a course and receive a 100% refund.
Last day to withdraw from TTU School of Law and receive a 100% refund.
Last day to drop a course with permission and receive a grade of W for a 50% refund; no refund thereafter.
Last day to withdraw from TTU School of Law for a 50% refund; no refund thereafter.
Juneteenth, University holiday.
Last day to drop a course and receive an automatic W.