Dean Says Broad Background Necessary for Future Lawyers
Wednesday, April 28, 1965 University Daily Kansan Page 9
By Ernie Ballweg
KU law students have a wide variety of undergraduate backgrounds, William A. Kelly, associate dean of the law school, said.
"Students who intend to study law should have an excellent knowledge and grasp of the English language. All courses that may help a student in developing verbal skill and a clear, accurate style of expression are recommended by law faculties everywhere," he said.
Dean Kelly said that although students must have a bachelor's degree to be eligible for admission to the law school, it does not matter what the degree is in.
DEAN KELLY SAID that since lawyers are often leaders in their respective communities, they should have a broad range of learning. Cultural courses in literature and the arts, mathematics, science, philosophy and foreign languages all contribute to the preparation of the mind for law
study and practice. He added that economies and accounting courses were particularly helpful since many legal problems deal with the distribution of wealth of today's society.
There are however, Dean Kelly said, certain courses which the law school recommends for all students considering a career in law.
"In short," he said, "all knowledge is helpful in law. But where possible, the student should make special attempts to include courses in the areas of English, social sciences, and accounting in his undergraduate work."
Grades are not the only qualifications for entrance to law school, Dean Kelly said, as each applicant is required to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) which is given by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, N.J. This is a special aptitude test which requires no special study or preparation.
FOR STUDENTS who are interested in attending law school next year, the next LSAT will be given on July 17. Dean Kelly said that the LSAT application must be made by July 3. The test costs $12. Kelly said that the test begins at 8:30 a.m. and lasts until 4:30 p.m.
with a one hour lunch break. It includes questions on reading comprehension, data interpretation, principles and cases, figure classification and some writing ability and editing questions.
Shurtz said that al students who needed financial help, had a 2 point grade average in undergraduate work, and scored at least 500 points on the LSAT would receive financial help. He added that the law school was interested in assisting all law students that they could.
Students who are interested in law school scholarships should also be applying at this time, according to Earl B. Shurtz, professor of law and scholarship committee chairman.
SHURTZ SAID, "The KU law school scholarship program has been steadily improving and we hope to see it continue its growth and progress."
The LSAT can be taken at any time, Dean Kelly said, but it is recommended that the student take it sometime during his senior year of undergraduate work.
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STUDENTS RESERVED SEATS FOR 1965 FOOTBALL
STUDENTS MUST ORDER SEASON TICKETS FOR NEXT FALL'S HOME FOOTBALL GAMES ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY SCHEDULE IF THEY WISH TO SIT IN THEIR CLASS SECTION.
Monday, May 3 Students who will be in the Fall Semester,1965 SENIORS
Tuesday, May 4 Students who will be in the Fall Semester,1965 GRADUATE STUDENTS*
Wednesday, May 5 Students who will be in the Fall Semester,1965 JUNIORS
Thursday, May 6 Students who will be in the Fall Semester,1965 SOPHOMORES
*This category includes current seniors who plan to continue at KU as graduate students and students who are in graduate school now and will return to KU in the fall of 1965 to continue their graduate work. It does not include students who will enter the Medical School in the fall of 1965 as their tickets will be applied for at the Medical Center in Kansas City.
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Tickets will be applied for at Allen Field House—8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. daily. Enter north doors of the Field House and go down the east corridor; ID CARDS MUST BE PRESENTED AND EACH STUDENT SHOULD BE PREPARED TO PAY A FEE OF $1.50 PER SEASON TICKET AT THIS TIME TO COVER THE COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION. (Any applications for refunds of the $1.50 fee must be made in writing to the Athletic Seating Committee of the All Student Council prior to Sept. 1, 1965).
Orders may be placed according to the above schedule and information for picking up your tickets next fall will be distributed to you during the 1965 Fall enrollment period. Students who fail to apply during their assigned day will not be given priority with their class section. Students who fail to make application this spring will have the same priority as "New Students" in the fall. It is to your advantage to make application for your 1965 student football season ticket this spring.
Group applications, within a priority classification will be limited to not more than twenty-five (25). (Exceptions will be considered in the case of exceptionally large pledge classes or classes within men's or women's residence halls.) It should be noted that independent groups can apply in groups if they so desire. All block applications will be given priority according to the student of lowest classification. The person(s) applying for a group must present ID cards for all members of the group.
After all applications are completed this Spring, a drawing will be held within each priority group to determine seat location. In this way an equal opportunity will be afforded to each student so long as you have made application on your assigned priority date. Individual orders and group orders will each be numbered and carry the same weight in the drawing of lots. The Athletic Seating Committee of the ASC will supervise the drawing of lots soon after the end of the ticket application period.
Season tickets for student spouses who are themselves students may be ordered at the earlier priority of either spouse. Season tickets for student spouses who are not themselves students may be ordered at the time their student spouse orders his or her ticket. The price for all student spouse tickets is $7.50. A price of $6.50 applies to housemothers, whose orders may be placed during any priority period.
New 1965 medical students will apply at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City next fall for their season tickets.
Pep Club members must present evidence of membership to be assigned seats in pep club sections. Members of the University Marching Band will have seats reserved automatically and need not order tickets.
To speed up group applications, arrange ID cards according to the following: A-F, G-L, M-R, S-Z, and present these grouped ID's to the proper tables set up in the East Lobby of Allen Field House.
NOTE: ID Cards Alone Will NOT Admit Students to Football Games Next Fall.
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