Tulsa Law: Expecting the Extraordinary

Why Choose the University of Tulsa College of Law?

Can you expect the extraordinary from your law school? You should.

At the University of Tulsa College of Law, our working definition of "extraordinary" is straightforward:

• Accessible faculty
• Small classes
• State-of-the-art study, research and classroom facilities
• Annual enrichment conferences and guest lecturers
• Outstanding alumni

You want the best legal education. At Tulsa Law, we exceed your expectations.

Tulsa Law Points of Pride

Founded by Attorneys for Attorneys: The University of Tulsa College of Law was founded in 1923 by a group of Tulsa attorneys. The Tulsa Law School, as it was then known, was located in downtown Tulsa in the old Central High School. Its law library was housed in the Tulsa County Courthouse, and faculty members were attorneys who practiced during the day and taught in the evening.

State-of-the-Art Information Center: The Mabee Legal Information Center, a $11.5 million, 28,000-square-foot addition to the College of Law opened in January 2000. The facility features high-tech resources, expanded meeting spaces and electronic classrooms.

Leading Native American Law Center: Tulsa Law is a leading research center for Native American law and history. The Native American Law Certificate Program is enhanced by Tulsa's proximity to major tribal headquarters. Students in the program benefit from hands-on internships at the heart of modern, evolving Indian governments. McFarlin Library contains massive, one-of-a-kind holdings such as the John W. Shleppey Collection, one of the nation's most complete set of laws, constitutions and regulations involving tribes.

Distinguished Visitors Abound: Four United States Supreme Court Justices have visited Tulsa Law in the past 3 years. United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer visited in 1998, and Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Clarence Thomas spoke here in 1997. In 1996, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's visit was co-sponsored by Tulsa Law's Native American Law Student Association.

Environmental Law Program Stays Active: Tulsa Law, via its National Energy-Environment Law and Policy Institute (NELPI), is a key publisher in defining energy and environmental issues internationally. The college co-publishes the Energy Law Journal with the Energy Bar Association. NELPI also offers an innovative law program encompassing energy, environmental, and natural resources law.

Specialized Programs and Centers: Tulsa Law offers three centers and certificate programs in seven areas of specialization to assist students prepare for the ever-changing legal environment. The centers include the Comparative and International Law Center, and the National Energy-Environment Law and Policy Institute, and the Native American Law Center. Certificates are offered in comparative and international law; health law; Native American law; practical skills; public policy and regulation; energy and environmental law; entrepreneurial law.

Tulsa Law has Three Journals: Students have the opportunity to serve on the Tulsa Law's three journals: Energy Law Journal, a joint project with the Energy Bar Association; Tulsa Journal of Comparative & International Law, first published in fall 1993; and the Tulsa Law Review, the official general interest publication of the College of Law.

Masters Degree in Native American Law: Tulsa Law offers a Masters of Law (LL.M.) degree in Native American Law for post-law graduate students. Tulsa Law is located in the heart of Indian Country and our expert faculty offer a full range of courses in Native American Law.

Students Edit Environmental Publication: Students edit the invaluable Year in Review for the Section of Environment, Energy and Resources of the American Bar Association.

Bravo Award given to Legal Clinic: The Bravo Award was recently given to the Tulsa Law Legal Clinic for outstanding service to the Hospice of Green Country.

Study Law Around the World: Tulsa Law offers Summer Study Abroad programs in Ireland, Argentina, Geneva, and Tianjin as well as an entire Fall semester in London. We've expanded our list of international study destinations to include a summer abroad program in Switzerland which focuses on the rights of indigenous people throughout the world.

Tulsa Law Students Edit "The Year In Review": The University of Tulsa College of Law is honored to be part of the publication of the Year in Review for the American Bar Association's Section of Environment, Energy and Resources. The Year in Review is edited by the student editors of the Energy Law Journal and published jointly with the American Bar Association. This annual 400 page volume has a nationwide circulation of more than 14,000. Reports from each committee in the section update important law and developments in some 26 areas that are of crucial interest to practitioners and students.

Tulsa Law Has Become a Melting Pot: While celebrating the rich heritage that our Oklahoma students bring to the classroom, Tulsa Law is further strengthened by inviting over 50% of our student body from locations throughout the United States and internationally.

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You Plan the Road to Your Success: At Tulsa Law, we offer flexibility that is designed to enhance the learning experience of our students. Students may go to school full or part time, graduate in three to five years, and may even study abroad.

Law Library becomes Millionaire: Tulsa Law is home for a state of the art Legal information center which features three computer labs with current technology computers that are maintained for student use, wifi accessible anywhere within the facility for students with laptops, a technology training center equipped with laptop computers, and extensive legal research materials, including electronic and alternative research sources that are readily available.

Model Court Room Transformed by Technology: During the summer of 2002, the Model Moot Court Room was completely renovated to remedy acoustical problems and to create a modern courtroom environment where technology plays an increasing role. The court room offers state-of-the-art technology including a modern evidence presentation system featuring LCD projectors for both the jury and the audience, permanently mounted cameras connected to a VCR and computer, a sound amplification system, and much, much more. Room layout and lighting will make this room suitable for use as a working courtroom, for simulations and for general classroom needs.