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

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TJiat they may truly and wipartially administer justice. Engraved above the entrance of the old Towrnes Hall, this quote reflects the intentions of UT Law School and inspires students here everyday. The law school was founded in 1883. But, just which buildings did on the sixth and fifth floor of the library top the list. For inspiration, the atrium beats out any other place. And, the best spot all around? The patio draped with pecan and oak trees, on the east side of the school. - Bahareh Poursepanj Architecture nuone? those law students occupy in the old days? Fifty-two students met in the basement of the main building during that founding year and students con- tinued to gather there until 1908. Then, from 1908 until 1952, Pearce Hall housed the law school. In 1952 Townes Hall - part of the present day UT School of Law - was completed. The building was designed by Mark Lemmon. In 1964 an east wing was added to Townes Hall, almost doubling the school ' s space. Another addition in 1981, the grand Jesse H. Jones building, again doubled the school ' s size. This building houses the Tarlton Law Library - the flfth largest law library in the nation. The law school is composed of buildings that have accumulated over time. Together the buildings create unforgettable spaces for the entire law school community. Its outdoor hall- way that creates two courtyards is an image never forgotten. The inspiring arches glorify the light which shines through; the calm, enclosed courtyard is a favorite place for studying and reading; the outer courtyard serves as a space for group study sessions and socializing. There ' s also the ever-popular atri- um and those green couches. Students are often found gathered in this light-filled, curvalinear space. The light wells over the stairs in the atrium add to the richness of the space by emitfing natural light. So, what do the students at the law school think? The answers were unani- mous. For studying, the large windows (Photos by Bahareh Pouisepanj) Architecture - 5

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