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

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CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS Law Students continually study the interplay of personal freedom and constitutional rights. In March, as the Supreme Court once again prepared to take up the question of abortion. Sarah Weddington of Hoe v. Wade fame spoke to law students at the University of Texas. In the pivotal Hoe decision, the United States Supreme Court held that no woman could be denied the right to have an abortion. Weddington, a successful attorney in Austin, explained her own position in that pivotal ease, arguing that an unborn fetus has no rights which can outweigh a woman's control over the state of her own body. Students on both sides of the issue were present for the discussion, which was respectful but at time heated. Many felt that Hoe would be overturned shortly. based upon the conservative makeup of the Court after Ronald Reagan's two terms as President. Weddington acknowledged that the Court’s support of abortion has been on the decline and that the upcoming decision remained entirely unpredictable. Time will tell. Sarah Wrddington addresses UT Law School students in March. Constitutional Rights— IS

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HUIE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP During the 1988-89 school year, the University of Texas Law School Foundation was able to establish several new scholarships for the benefit of the student body. Among these new scholarships are the William O. Huie Endowed Presidential Scholarship in l.aw, the Robert Strauss Presidential Scholarship in l.aw, the UMSTATTD Presidential Scholarship, and the Thompson and Knight Harold F. Kleinman Endowed Presidential Scholarship in I.aw. This year also saw the creation of the Vial, Hamilton, Koch and Knox Endowed Mock Trial Competition. ABOVE: Professor William O. Huie, University of Texas Law School Class of 1935. long-time faculty member and friend to three generations of law students, is honored by his friends, colleagues and former students with the establishment of the William O. Huie Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Law. Professor Huie. a reputed author in the field of oil and gas law. has also taught courses in marital property, trusts and first-year contracts during his 50-year tenure at the Law School. ‘Tfie ‘University of ‘Te as School of Lazo and ‘Dean ‘Marl Cj. Judof cordially invite you to attend a Cocftail!'Reception Celebrating the Announcement of the William 0. ‘Huie ‘Lndozued!'Presidential Scholarship ‘Wednesday, Jfpvember 16, 1988 5:00—7:00 p.m. 51 lice Jane Sheffield %oom ‘Tozvnes Hall 727 'Last 26th Street A us tin 12 — William O. Huie Endowed Presidential Scholarship -i

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NATIONAL MOCK TRIAL The University of Texas School of Law hosted this year’s National Mock Trial Regional Competition in Austin on February 10, 11 and 12. Teams from law schools in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas competed in the event; representing the University were John Givens, Al Odom, Kathleen Olden, Walter Taylor, Mikal Watts and Jane Webre. The team began preparing for the competition in early January. Coached byjim Ewbank and Jack Ratliff. their work paid off, as the team of Al Odom, Walter Taylor and Jane Webre won the Regional Competition to advance to the National Mock Trial Finals in Dallas. In addition, Walter Taylor was named Best Advocate of the Competition. Professor Jack Ratliff (left), and regional championship winners Walter Taylor. Jane Webre and AI Odom (center) prepare to celebrate after UTs victory in the National Mock Trial Competition. 14 — National Mock Trial The ITT 1-aw School team approaches victory as Jane Webre responds to an opponent’s objection .