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.
Clinical Programs Awards Luncheon
Clinical Programs Awards ceremony for this year's Clinic students. Come celebrate your accomplishments and achievements with the Clinic Professors and staff. Business casual attire. Lunch will be served.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Lanier Auditorium. Event Contact: Melissa Vasquez. Audience: 3L Students. Event Type: Academic.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Paws for a Break
Feeling stressed from studying or work? Take a paws and join us for a special de-stress event featuring therapy dogs on campus! 🐾
We’re bringing in certified therapy dogs to give students, faculty, and staff a much-needed mental health break. Whether you're prepping for finals, catching up on readings, or just need a moment to unwind, spending time with these gentle, friendly pups can help you relax, reset, and recharge.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Location: Law School Forum. Event Contact: Sara Williams. Audience: Law Students.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Last day of classes.
Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Burgers & Beers
Current Criminal Defense clinic students and next year's CDC students are invited to join us to reminisce about this year's lessons learned, cases won, and friendships made. Invitations will be sent out by Professor McDonald.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: School of Law. Event Contact: Melissa Vasquez. Audience: 3L Students. Event Type: Networking Social.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Final exams.
Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, May 15, 2026.
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.
Final exams.
Monday, July 13, 2026 – Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Faculty Grades Due.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.