University of Nevada, Las Vegas law school: questionnaire, press releases, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings

~-A law school v/ould not only serve aspirants for professional careers, but practitioners in the area as './ell,

—It \rould have an imd-goratine; effect on other related academic areas, such as sociolo>^, political science, consumer and environr;".ental studies, education, social work, hotel, business, etc#

•—It i-rould be the major component of what >ri.ll inevitably ^ professio'''al J

become a spectrvm o^i^choois at'UKLVo
—It is a natural for this area. Much of the legal talent

for the state is here already, generating the majority of Nevada's legal business. Las Vegas is where the action is and ^diere the expertise is needed,

—A law school vra-uld be a major contributor to the community, Alaw library would serve as a resource center for local attorneys, Frenuent seminars on the campus v/ould ixpaavH strengthen and vitalise the local bar,

—The university administration has had to stand aside from the current struggle, although the development of professional schools

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is a subject it has been
—^illl professional schools are currently either in the north

or out of state, VJith most of the state's population in Clark County, itisaskingtoomuchtohavepeople"moveout"hundredsofmilesaway,often vd.thifiHEEmxfasfamilies,siirplybecausetheyseekprofessionalopportunities.

ard preparing for for ye^rs,

BREAKDOWN OF REPLIES TO LAW SCHOOL QUESTIONAIRE: 1. Degree completed: Baccalaureate - 59

Master's Associate Ph.D.

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2. Major area of study: Business Administration Political Science 14

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Special Education

3. Did you apply for admission to a Law School?

Yes 51 No 10

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Psychology
Education 4

Mathematics 2 Law 2 Humanities
Hotel Administration Language

If yes, give the number of institutions to which you applied. 213

4. Were you admitted to a Law School? Yes - 30 No - 16

(Note:Manystudentsarestillawaiting replies.)

If yes, list institution granting admission: University of Arizona (4)
University of NewMexico (2)

McGeorge School of Law (7)
University of San Diego (8)
University of California at Davis (1) UCLA (4)
University of California at Berkeley (3) California Western (3)
University of South Dakota (1) University of Montana (1)
University of Nebraska (1)
University of Wyoming (1)
University of Idaho (1)
Hastings Law School (3)
University of Colorado (1)
University of Penn. (1)
use (2)
University of San Francisco (1)

University of Tulsa (1)
Southern Methodist University (2) University ofPuget Sound (2)
New York University (1)
American University (1)
Loyola (1)
Antioch (1)

Western State University (2) Golden Gate (1)
University of Houston (1)

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University of Oregon (1) Arizona State University (3) Texas Southern (1) University of Chicago (1) Gonzaga (1)

5. If you were not admitted to Law School, list each disapproving institution

Arizona State (4)
Hastings Law School (2)
Golden Gate (1)
University of San Francisco (1) University of San Diego (6) Harvard (1)
U. S. International (1)
Puget Sound (1)

Washington & Lee (1) Williamette (1)

Rutgers University (1) Albany Law School (1) New Mexico State (1) University of Arizona (2) University of Utah (1) Marquette (1)

California Baylor (1) University University Georgetown Cornell (1) Stanford (1)

at Davis (1)

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of Wyoming (3) of Colorado (1)

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McGeorge School of Law (2)
University of Toledo (1)
University of New Mexico (1)
Southwestern University at Los Angeles (1) California Western (1)

UCLA (1)
Loyola (1)
University of Oregon (1)

Would you attend Law School if you had the opportunity? Yes - 42 No - 0

One (1) student wrote that he was not in favor of a local law school.

News Bureau
University of Nevada, Las Vegas June 20, 1973

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The membership of a statewide advisory board charged with developing preliminary plans for a law school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas was announced today by the campus* acting president Dr. Donald Baepler.

The list of leading Nevada citizens, approved by the Board of Regents, represents appointments from both academic and non- academic fields from throughout the state.

Formation of the committee was the result of a resolution passed by the legislature this year calling for a study of law school needs and costs at UNLV.

The board will study the feasibility of starting a law school at UNLV, will engage in private fund raising and make a report to the Regents in time for consideration by the 1975 session of the legislature. Dr. Baepler said.

The advisory board members are John W. Diehl, Fallon; Dr. Brock Dixon, Las Vegas; Dr. Don W. Driggs, Reno; Senator John P.

Foley, Las Vegas; Robert M. Galli, Las Vegas; Clark J. Guild Jr., Reno; Dean Laurance M. Hyde Jr., Reno; Jerome Mack, Las Vegas.

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Minutes of the JOINT SENATE-ASSEMBLY EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING for

a LAW SCHOOL March 16, 1973

Present on Panel: Senators John Foley, Joe Neal, Chic Hecht and Jack Schofield.

Others Present: Approximately 80 students, lawyers and interested persons.

Chairman Schofield convened the meeting at 2:30 p.m. City Attorney Earl Gripentrog.
Attorney Neil Galatz.

Dr. Ralph Roske explained the need for a Nevada law school in the immediate future and told how difficult it has become for Nevada students to qualify for law schools in the past few years.

Chairman Schofield introduced Jan Gould who stressed that land for a law school was available at UNLV. She gave figures for the first year of opening a law school which included a library, six full-time professors and three classified positions. She said Nevada students

were being forced to seek enrollment in other states and if accepted had to pay high out-of-state tuition fees. She read into the record a letter from Frances Eleanor Ellis, Tom Foley's secretary and a law student, emphasizing the immediate need of a law school in the state.

Chairman Schofield introduced David Harrington, President of Pre-Law Students Association at UNLV. He said that over 50% of the state's population lived in SouthemNevada and, therefore, the state would be better served by a local law school. He said the Clark County Bar Association had passed a resolution for the establishment of a Nevada law school, and that the Washoe County Bar Association had defeated a similiar move. He stated that local students had to attend medical school in Reno. He said UNLV housing and the James B. Dickenson Library facilities are too small and would have to be enlarged, but said space is available with the land now occupied

by the L. D. S. Church, in the Humanities Building, the Education Building and Radiological Laboratory.

Chairman Schofield introduced Mike Wheat who said the average pre­ law student was between 23-25 years of age, married and a home buyer He emphasized that Legislators must find the funds necessary to establish a Nevada law school.

Chairman Schofield introduced Lloyd Gangwer who represented UNLV Student Body Presidait Michael Mason. He said most pre-law students have been Nevada residents for 17 years and related incidents of personal friends who had applied to numerous law schools and were

turned down or had to wait a year to be admitted.

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Chairman Schofield introduced Dan Hussey, Research Assistant to Judge James Santini and a UCLA law student from Nevada. He said school tuition at UCLA was costing him $1,000 per semester for a total of nine semesters, plus living expenses. He said he worked in Nevada to earn money to attend law school and had to spend the money in California. He said UCLA sent out 8,000 applications to fill 300 vacancies, and that only one Nevada resident was admitted to UCLA last year.

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Chairman Schofield introduced Kathy Slogan, county law librarian and

attorney. She said the youth of Nevada are being deprived of a law education, and that the need for a law school was greater in Southern Nevada. She stated that UNLV has the necessary room for expansion and the present UNLV library law collection contains the basic Nevada and deferal statutes, laws, reports, tax laws and law reviews. She said no law library existing in Nevada could meet ac- crediation standards as it now is. Senator Foley asked her to supply the committee with a report giving facts and figures of the cost of establishing a law library which she agreed to do.

Chairman Schofield asked Jan Gould to read into the record a letter from Judge James Santini in support of a Nevada law school. He said the costs, needs and feasibility of a law school must be sonsidered and that people from varied occupations have questioned him about

a law school in Nevada.

Chairman Schofield introduced Charlie who presented a petition of 450 names of Nevada residents who want a law school.
He said Nevada is the only state without a law school or financial assistance for its students to other law schools. He read letters from those states which do not have a law school. All had financial help for their students to near-by law schools.

Chairman Schofield asked Jim Ashball to read into the record a letter from Tom Foley in support of a Nevada law school.

Chairman Schofield introduced Tom Harper, a pre-law student who said out-of-state fees are too costly for Nevada students, and that

his desire and right to become an attoryney had been denied him because of this.

Chairman Schofield introduced Tim McRoberts, a pre-law student, who said Nevada residents must sacrifice to attend out-of-state law school and they must take their families and money away.

Chairman Schofield introduced Dale Hayden, a pre-law student, who stressed the need for a law school in the immediate future of Nevada.

Chaxrman Schofield introduced Kevxn Connoly who said he must move to California to establish residency to attend law school.

Chairman Schofield introduced Margie Skursky who said women, blacks and other minorities also were in support of a Nevada law school.

Chairman Schofield introduced Mahbne Brown, Jr. who said the most important reason for the establishment of a law school in Nevada was for the aid of those who cannot afford an attorney, and must depend on legal services. He said legal services would be greatly helped with the existence of a law school here.

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Chairman Schofield asked Jan Gould to read into the record a letter from William W. Morris. He said a Nevada law school should not be based on financial need, but on academic need, and that there should be an upgrading of degrees awarded to current and new University of Nevada System programs. He said a feasibility study should be com­ pleted prior to the next legislative session before plans are made to open a law school in Nevada.

Senators Neal, Hecht, Foley and Schofield made closing comments.

It should be noted in the record that at various times, the panel would question the speakers, and that the committee asked to be sup­ plied with the number of UNLV students denied admission to law schools in recent years. The majority of those testifying also supported the establishment in a law school being established in Southern Nevada, rather than at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m. by Chairman Schofield.

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

March 19, 1973

The 1973 Nevada State Legislature is Interested in determining the need for a Law School in this state and has requested the University to provide relevant data for those graduating in 1972.

Consequently, each 1972 graduate who took the LSAT between October 21, 1971 and December 18, 1972 is being asked to complete the short questionnaire which fol­ lows and return it in the enclosed, preaddressed envelope at the earliest con­ venience.

Your assistance and prompt response are sincerely appreciated.

QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Degree completed: Associate J Baccalaureate• , Master's•

2. Major area(s) of study?

3. Did you apply for admission to a Law School? Yes No•
If yes, give the number of institutions to which you applied.

4. Were you admitted to a Law School? Yes• No•
If yes, name of institution granting admission
List any other law schools that also granted admission

, Ph.D.•

5. If you were not admitted to Law School, list each disapproving institution.

a. Would you attend Law School if you had the opportunity? Yes 1 [ No• 6. List your current address if different from the one used for this mailing.

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caught up in priorities and' hope. Students and sup­ porters of the school hope the legislature will back their desire for a law school with financing. But, the school for future legal ex­ perts is listed as number two priority for UNLV and number five priority in the list encompassing the whole university system.

1he final decision is up to the legislature, so lobbying has begun to enlist support when the lawmakers meet beginning Jan. 20 to insure the "bright prospects ahead" predicted in the Law School Feasibility study released in July do Indeed become a realitv.

Humphrey introduced a resolution based on a deci­ sion by Dep. Atty. Gen.

Troctor Hug, Jr., nullifying a 1958 attorney general's opi­ nion saying the Board of Regents could not legally collectively bargain with employes.

The resolution does not provide for binding arbitra- t,or, rules out strikes and allows only for negotiation of wages, hours and certain conditions of employment — not policy.

Employe groups, such as' the National Society of Professors, and faculty members looked askance at the proposal, particularly the aspect of binding arbitra­

carrying 16 credit hours must come up with an extra $42 per semester beginning July 1, 1975. However, part- time students would pay less under the new system, pay­ ing $16 a credit compared to $22 previously. Summer students Would save $2 per credit under the new fee schedule. No increases were • provided for the Clark Coun­ ty Comnnmity College.

Fees were dmubled for the medical school on the Reno campus, with residents pay­ ing $1,000 per semester and

ordinary in the UiNLV Financial Aid office, accor­ ding to the state attorney general's office.

A large number of both men and women who had applied for loans were inter­ viewed, but the charges could not hold water. The identity of the student mak­ ing the accusation was not revealed, but the loan officer said it could have been a "grudge arising from a counseling matter with a co­ ed's boyfriend."

UNLV instituted its first

By ANN HENDERSON SUN Staf; Writer

Bright prospects were predicted for a law school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), during 1974, but nagging doubts' persist.

The 1973 Legislature pass­ ed a resolution stating it was desirable to have a law school at the growing cam­ pus, and instructed universi­ ty officials to seek private funding and a Dean to head the school. A pledge of $500,- 000 has been received toward the school.

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faculty input are expected in early 1975, as well as the final decision from the Board of Regents.

Regents raised student fees for the first time in five years in December and changed to a method of charging on a per credit basis.

Undergraduate students

First steps were taken to •establish collective bargain­ ing in 1974 in the university However, the school is_ system. Chancellor Neil

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Beginning today the Las Vegas SUN \vill publish a series of year-end reports on the various areas of interest within the community, rangj.ng from crime to transportation, from welfare to water resoisrces. This first arUde, by SUN education waiter Ann Henderson, examines what went on during 1974 in the realm of higher education.)

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The study done by Willard Fed rick, dean of the Arizona State University law school, determined $452,000 would be needed for the first year of operation and $30,00{) for the second. It would also take three years to reach an operating level to accom­ modate 200 students, at a cost of $600,000 annually.

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The investigation spanned more than four months and revealed nothing out of the

program calls for candidates to spend one summer at both campuses, UNLV and University of Nevada, Reno (UNR).

Both UNLV and the Clark County Community College experienced growth during the year, both in enroOment and physical size.

UNLV ended the year with more than 7,000 students attending the sprawling campus. Construc­ tion on a $6 raiilion physical education complex was near­ ly complete, with outdoor facilities already in use and opening of indoor facilities scheduled after the first of the year.

The plush complex con­ tains an indoor swimming pool, two gyms, handball courts, classrooms, and 12 outdoor tennis courts, to name a few of the facilities available.

Plans are going a.be'ad also for a $5 million Life Science building and a 2,000-seat concert hall on the UNLV campus.

The biggest development during the year at the Clark County Comimunity College (CCCC) is enrollment. The CCCC doubled in enrollment with 6,100 students com­

The Community College also took on a new look with the completion of the $1.9 million complex on Cheyenne Road. In addition to keeping the "Old Main Street Campus," the CCCC has classes spread throughout Las Vegas and North Las Vegas.

A culinary arts training center was established on Wall St., automobile and electronics classes on In­ dustrial Road, and a child care center on West Owens. Not included are classes held at Rancho and Vo-Tech High Schools.

According to Dr. Stephen Nicholson, CCCC president, this means the CCCC could expand individualized in­ struction to enable the stu­ dent to advance at his own pace.

Five Regents ended their term of office in 1975. Harold Jaoofasen, chaianan of the Board of Regents for four years, ran for a state senate seat and lost. Wililarn Morris and Rev. Joseph Kohn of Las Vegas sought re-election to the Regent post, but lost, and Mel Steninger of EEro and Nedra Joyce of Las Vegas did not seek re-election.

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there are 147 accredited now in U.S. lofim Regents authorized by legislature to solicit funds, expressed desire to establish one
at UNLV, Growth of para-legal education,, Nevada laws different than other states, Caesars and its people derive a great benefit from Nevada, 3,000 employes in Caesars World. Concurrent Resolution #48, $75,000 already committed to chairs and lecture series.

December 28, 1973

ON BIAS

HONORABLE MIKE O'CALLAGHAN Governor of Nevada

JUSTICE DAVID ZENOFF Nevada Supreme Court

CLIFFORD S. PERLMAN Chairman of the Board Caesars World

WILLIAM H. MC ELNEA President
Caesars World

" WILLIAM S. WEINBERGER President
Caesars Palace

DR. DONALD H. BAEPLER Acting President
UNLV

DR. RALPH ROSKE Department of History UNLV

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HONORABLE ROBERT LIST HONORABLE MIKE O'CALLAGHAN, Governor of

Attorney General

ASSEMBLYMAN KEITH ASHWORTH

CHARLES MCNEELY for ASSEMBLYMAN JACK SCHOFIELD

DR. RALPH ROSKE
Dept. of History, UNLV

DR. DONALD H. BAEPLER, Acting Pres. ' UNLV

HAROLD JACOBSEN, Chairman UNLV Board of Regents

GEORGE DICKERSON, President
State Bar Association of Nevada

CHIEF JUSTICE GORDON THOMPSON Supreme Court of Nevada

SENATOR MAHLON B. BROWN
SENATOR FLOYD LAMB
SENATOR JAMES GIBSON
SENATOR JOHN P. FOLEY
CLARK J. GUILD, ESQ., Attorney at Law WILLIAM J. RAGGIO, ESQ., Attorney at Law CHIEF JUDGE WILLIAM P. COMPTON

DOUGLAS J. SHOEMAKER, President Clark County Bar Assn.

SAM LIONEL, Lionel, Sawyer -Collins & Wartraan VICTOR ROGERS, III, Caesars Palace
NEIL D. HUI-IPHREY, Chancellor, UNev System CONGRESSMAN DAVID TOWELL

V. DEVOE HEATON, U. S. Attorney VERNEF.LOETTERLE,FBI,LV

WILLIAM SWACKEIAMER, Secretary of State

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SENATORMELVIN:D..CLOSE,JR. HELEN E. HERR, Senate
SENATOR JOE NEAL
REV. MARION D. BENNETT ASSEMBLYMANDANIELJ.DEMERS ASSEMBLYMAN DARRELL H. DREYER ASSEMBLYMANCRANFORDL.CRAWFORD ASSEMBLYWOMAN JEAN E. FORD ASSEMBLYT-IAN ZELVIN D. LOWMAN

DR. ROBERT E. ROBINSON

ASSEMBLYMAN JAIvlES N. ULLOM

HONORABLE E. M. GUNDERSON, Supreme Court

PETER ECHEVERRIA, Chairman, State Gaming Commission

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CLAIR HAYCOCK, State Gaming Commission FPA.NKA.SCHRECK,JR.,State GamingCommission SHANNON L. BYBEE, JR., State Gaming Control Board JUDGE THOMAS O'DONNELL
JUDGE JOHN MENDOZA
JUDGECARLJ.CHRISTENSEN
COMMISSIONER JACK PETITTI
DISTRICT ATTORNEY ROY WOOFTER
JUDGE REX BELL

MAYOR ORAN K. GRAGSON
JUDGE SEYMORE H. BROWN
A. K. SAMPLE, Chairman of the Board, Bank of Nevada

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HARLEY E. HARMON, President & Chairman of Board Nevada State Bank

H. D. FLETCHER, Executive V.P. First Natl Bank of Nevada

SHERMAN MILLER, President & Chairman of Board Nevada Savings

HAROLD WANDESFORDE, Title Ins. & Trust Co.

WALTER T. GEARY, VP & Division Mgr., Central Te:^hone Co.

GIL BLONSLEY, Vice President ^ x. • ^
Valley Water Dxstrict '

ALVIN WARTMAN, Esq., Attorney at Law NEIL GALATZ, Esq., Attorney at Law CHARLES L. GARNER,
THOMAS FOLEY, ESQ., Attorney at Law

REX A. JEMISON, ESQ., Attorney at Law HARRY E. CLAIBORNE, ESQ., Attorney at Law JEROME F. SNYDER, ESQ., Attorney at Law

R. GARDNER JOLLEY, ESQ., Attorney at Law HERBERT M. JONES, ESQ., Attorney at Law ROBERT ARCHIE, ESQ., Attorney at Law LLOYD D. GEORGE, ESQ., Attorney at Law

NORMAN TY HILBRECHT, ESQ., Attorney at Law JOHN PETER LEE, ESQ., Attorney at Law

CALVIN C. MAGLEBY, ESQ., Attorney at Law JOHN H. MC NAMEE, ESQ., Attorney at Law

RICHARD D. WEISBART, ESQ., Attorney at Law JON R. COLLINS, ESQ., Attorney at .Law

CHARLES H. MILES,' ESQ., Attorney at .Law WILLIAM R. MORSE, ESQ., Attorney at Law

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ROBERT N. PECCOLE, ESQ., Attorney at Law CHARLES J. THOMPSON, ESQ., Attorney at Law DR. BROCK DIXON, Dean of Administration, UNLV MARYL.WOITISHEK >
DR. RUEBEN ZUCKER

CANTOR JOSEPH KOHN
THOMAS H. COCHRANE, ESQ., Attorney at Law MYRAM BORDERS, United Press International

PAUL C. PARRAGUIRRE, ESQ., Attorney at Law

GRANT SAWYER, Attorney at Law

.HAROLD CAMPBELL, Caesars World DR. CARL NEELY

JEFF ZUCKER, Attorney at Law MAJOR GENERAL R. G. TAYLOR STEVE MORRIS, Attorney at Law

CHARLES DEANER, Attorney at Law 1 pm arrival JUSTICE JOHN MOBRAY
ASSEMBLYFIAN JIM SMALLEY
JUDGE R. E. MULLEN

SENATOR CHIC HECKT
GEORGE RUDIAK, Attorney at Law

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SENATOR LEE WALKER
WILSON MC GOWAN, State Controller

A. W. HAM, Attorney at Law RALPH DENTON, Attorney at Law

News Bureau.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Jan. 24, 1974

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LAW SCHOOL GIFT-—Dr. Donald Baepler, right, acting president
of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, explains tentative plans
for a law school on the campus to Irwin Kishner, local businessman
and attorney, Kishner visited UNLV this week to present a $10,000
gift by and on behalf of the Herman Kishner Trust to be used toward
the establishment of a law school library at UNLVo The iat trust
honors the late Herman Kishner, for many years a Las Vegas philanthropist

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state Senator Bill Hernstadt has presented the University of Nevada System a gift of 200 shares of Warner and Swasey stock valued at some $13,000. The gift was presented to
Regent Lilly Fong on behalf of the Senator and his wife, Judith.

Hernstadt specified that the money be used to update an existing feasibility study on a law school. The original study was done in 1975; however, further action on the proposed law school has been delayed several times.

According to Regent Fong, the gift will be presented
to the Board at Wednesday's (Dec. 19) Regents meeting in Las Vegas. If the Board does not agree the money should be used
as specified, Hernstadt has granted Regent Fong sole discretion in using the funds as she deems appropriate.

The Regents meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Board Room of the Teacher Education Building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.'

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law schools? A State Bar Association spokesman says two California law schools —in Sacramento and San Diego — have programs designed to meet the needs of Nevada students.

The issue of where to put a law school could be difficult for regents to resolve as well. Such a decision should be based on what is best for law students, not a north-sou(/i

political tug of war. Many in Southern Nevada believe tiat since the medical school was built in Reno, the law scliool should be put in Las Vegas.

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Pre-law students at the Las Vegas campus have been lobbying during the past two years. They have appeared before the regents with letters and statements'from at­ torneys and others endorsing the idea. And because the demand is coming from the southern part of Uie state, it is understandable Southern Nevada regents such as Buchan­ an would push to have the school built there.

But the existence of the National Judicial College and National Council of Juvenile Court Justices in Reno can't be overlooked. The institutions share an extensive law- library, and attract nationally known legal figures to Reno for speeches, classes and seminars. Such.a rich resource would not be available to law students inSouthern Nevada.

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Now that the board has approved the special committee, •

regents face the difficult task of dflermining the precise need for the law school, the sources and conditions of private and public funding, andin larger measure how projected expenditures will ef/ect tlie other needs of.

Nevadans. '
It is clear the law schoo' issue goes far beyond the

immediate discussions of pryate donations. It reaches right into the pocketbook of ev4y Nevada taxpayer.

Citizens must carefuiy monitor the proposal. For ul- ' timately they will be fhancially responsible for its future. / NEVADA STATE JOURNAL

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The board vrisely decided not to rush the matter, While it did approve the formation of a law school committee, it did not approve the school. The matter will be dlilcussed

again at the November regents' meeting. , •; • Any decisions made to plan a law school must oe based on solid information about need, resources, and (ihancial

support. Feasibility studies have been done in the past, but that sort of information must be updated, /

We don't see how the board could responsibly go forward with the projecf without an indication from the legislature that it would be willing to support it.

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from private funds may be a good one - in fact, that is exactly how Nevada's medical school got started. But, as in the case of the medical school, the state would eyentually have to take over financial support of the law schopl, Many legislators favor cutting back on'state spending. It is doubtful that any more legislate support exists today than

is up to his old tricks.
Eager to get a law school started, he is waving the

prospect of monetary pledges before the Board of Regents

as a stimulus to rushing construction of such a facility in

Southern Nevada. I, ; ' Fortunately, the board is carefully evaluating the pro­ posal. The fact that Buchanan had publicly named persons to serve on a special committee and had apparently received promises of pledges -'somehow without the required

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Law School Lobby

10 TUESUNDAY VALLEY TIMES September 30.1979

Let's Start Planriir^ For A Law School Now

The question of a law school for Nevada is no longer whether, but when. The time is here for some long-range planning for the day when the first student is admitted.

Now is the time to face up to the problems that must be solved to make the school a reality.

The overwhelming consensus, ad­ mittedly with some significant excep tions, is that a Nevada law school on the UNLV cam.pus is necessary and

desirable. The reservations relate to approaches and procedures, the most critical of which relate to financing.

WITHOUT legislative funding, the law school proponents apparently feel they have no alternative to seeking private money. But this can be only a stop-gap measure, for there will ob­ viously comea timesoon when a steady

flow of dollars must be assured.

There might, at the start, be several generous contributors willing to donate money to get a law school started. But the continued flow of such money is

" uncertain, for those contributors may have other philanthropic priorities And sooner or later — undoubtedly sooner than we would like — we will have to turn to the larger baseof public

financing.

THE COLLECTION of private funds can act as seed money, and can show the base of public support, but the 1981

state legislature wUl have to endorse ?.;idfund the law school. The supportis apparently there, but the law school will have to be given some legislative priority. It will require the public

support of our public leaders — of the governor, the party leadership in each house and of the legal profession, particularly the state Bar.

The case for a law school has been made, but the political realities make it imperative that such support come

early and persistently.

There are other difficulties, which must be —and can be —overcome. The most important element of a good law schoolis„ofcourse,thefaculty.Good

law professors are not easy to recruit They command high salaries and they are not in over-plentiful supply; some of them have, long-term commitments to the communities in which their law

schools are located: a few practice law

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sor to leave a university in which he probably has lifetime tenure, to come all the way to Nevada to teach at a brand new law school with no proven

track record, no standing in the academic community (and, at the beginning, no accreditation) will not be easy.

If the law school is to open in a few years, then itis not too early tostart
a survey, at least, of potentially available professors, and to let them know of the long-range prospects for

employment in our new law school. Law schools graduates and near-grad­ uates can be recruited. The induce­ ments that can be made now are slight, but it would be a start.

NEW LAW schools usually begin with a heavy sprinkling of part-time, teachers — practicing attorneys in the law school's community. But the use of part-timers must be only a stop-gap

measure. When the American Bar Association comes to make the critical decision on whether a new law school should be accredited, it considers,

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above all, the quality of the faculty, and requiresthattheprofessorsbepre­ WHATISNS^R

dominantly full-time. The need to start the process of seeking out faculty members, must start as soon as possible. The law school proponents might do well to establish a committee to start this long-range search.

There are several other things that accreditation requires. One is an adequate library, which, experience has shown, takes a few years to build. It might not be too early to start

planning for the acquisition of the hundreds of thousands of volumes that will be needed when the law school first opens its doors.

THESE EARLY proposals are necessarily short on details, but there should, at least, be some preliminary thinking and planning.

Nevada has survived this long without a law school, and would do so for many more years, even if it never gets one. But if we're going to have a

law school — and we think that it is in the state'sinterest to have one —then let's do it right, by starting to plan now.

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