University of Texas School of Law - Peregrinus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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 UT Centennial Celebration The Law School observed its 100th anniversary on September 15, 1983, with a re-enactment of the first law school class. l aw Students, dressed in the style of the 1880’s, re-enacted the first law school class at the site of the first class meeting in the then-temporary State Capitol, now the corner of 11th Street and Congress Avenue. Dean John Sutton unveiled an historical marker describing the occasion. On October 1, the I,aw School joined the rest of the University in celebrating the UT Centennial. Law students re-enacted the first class meeting. Daughter of member of first class talks with Mike Shelby. I1 14 Mike Snipes and Keith Needels portrayed professors. Mike Shelby and Keith Needels conduct class. VCy

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The Fall Drunk Federal Judge First place group The Jctsons Rick James and friend First place — The Tower! The Fall Drunk is the Law School’s safari into legalized intoxication, indecent exposure and other weird human behavior in an attempt to prove Law dogs are real people too. Houston Roaches Corporate Tools Photos by Phillip Barr 13

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FIRST CLASSES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS LAW SCHOOL THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HELD ITS FIRST CLASSES IN THE TEMPORARY CAPITOL AT THIS SITE ON SEPT. 15,1883. FIFTY-TWO OF THE 218 ORIGINAL STUDENTS WERE REGISTERED IN THE LAW DEPARTMENT. THEY WERE TAUGHT BY FORMER GOVERNOR OF TEXAS ORAN M. ROBERTS (1815-1898) AND FORMER TEXAS SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ROBERT S. GOULD 0826-1904). MANY MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY’S FIRST LAW CLASS WENT ON TO HAVE DISTINGUISHED CAR E ERS. INCLUDING ALBERT SIDNEY BURLESON.WHO SERVED AS U. S. POSTMASTER GENERAL FROM 1913 TO 1921 AND YANCY LEWIS, WHO LATER RETURNED TO SERVE AS A LAW SCHOOL PROFESSOR, An historical marker was unveiled at the site. W. Page Keeton related law school history. Photos by Phillip Barr Centennial Mock Trial presented for visitors 15