School of Law

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Early Decision Plan

What is it?

The Honors College and the TTU School of Law cooperate in an Early Decision Plan which allows exceptional law school applicants who are Honors College students in good standing to receive notification of their acceptance to the School of Law during their third year at Texas Tech. Enrollment in the School of Law would not occur until after the student receives a bachelor's degree.

Eligibility

Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5;
Have an LSAT score that places them in the top half nationwide.
Have an SAT of at least 1300 or an ACT of at least 29;
Be enrolled in the Texas Tech University Honors College and making satisfactory progress toward a Baccalaureate Degree with a diploma designation in Honors Studies; and
Submit an Honors certification form to the Honors College at the time of application to the School of Law.

Program Timeline

First year of undergraduate studies as a TTU Honors student
- Meet all entrance criteria of program
- Develop a 4-year plan of both volunteer experiences and extracurricular activities with evidence of leadership skills. Join Pre-Law student organization such as Phi Alpha Delta
- Choose course work providing significant opportunities for reading, writing, and public speaking as well as supplying a critical understanding of human values and institutions (political, economic, and social) and the ability to think creatively
Second year of undergraduate studies as a TTU Honors student
- Study for LSAT or take review class (www.lsac.org)
  Attend ACTT workshops on financial aid and application/test prep www.prelaw.ttu.edu
- June
  - Take LSAT (scores from multiple tests are typically averaged by many law schools; Students with LSAT scores below the TTU median should consider retaking the exam). Score must be in top half of national scores
- Begin drafts of personal statement and consider writers for 2 letters of recommendation
- Keep PLAW designation after declaring major
4 long semesters (Fall/Spring) prior to graduation
- Sept 1-Nov 1
  - School of Law application due for EDP programs TTU SCHOOL OF LAW APPLICATION.
  - This application will be used for School of Law scholarships including Honors Crofoot Stipend.
  - Submit certification form to Honors College at time of application. Certification Checklist (this form will also be used for possible scholarships)
- December
  - Applicant notified
- January
  - $750 deposit required for those accepted to program
- May
  - Notify Merit Scholarship Office of transfer to School of Law
Year of Graduation
- September
  - Maintain active status with Honors College and complete Honors requirements by graduation
  - Maintain cumulative GPA requirement of 3.5
  - Complete Bachelor's Degree
- May
  - Students in EDP enter School of Law the following Fall Semester

Contact Information

TTU Honors College
- Chad Cain - Assistant Dean
  - chad.cain@ttu.edu // (806) 742-1828
TTU School of Law, Office of Admissions
- Danielle Saavedra - Assistant Dean of Admissions
  - danielle.saavadra@ttu.edu // (806) 742-3791