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— THE ANNOTATION —
March, 1986
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Sobering Statistics
Professor Kelso's recent study comparing grades to bar exam suc-
cess presents an extremely sobering reality to some among us. What
the professor discovered and what the numbers conclusively show is
this: if you are barely hanging on in the grade department, chances
are real good that you will not pass the bar.
Only one in twelve bar-takers who had less than a 73 average
became licensed attorneys.
One in twelve.
Of approximately 1200 students attending STCL only about 90
may fall into that sub-73 range, according to the study. It is these
students that the faculty and administration have begun to "weed
out." A new rigid first-year curriculum combined with rigorous
grading are aimed at finding (and eliminating) the less adept and less
motivated before they take the bar. And it may be harsh and it may
be painful but it is also a reality.
After all, it is this institution's responsibility to turn out folks who
are going to become competent, honorable and licensed attorneys.
Now the Good News . . .
The Kelso Study also presents some very good news to most of us.
The fact that future employers can rest assured that everyone in the
top 1/5 of the class will pass the Bar on the first shot is a down-right
boon to our credibility as future employees. And, knowing that
those in the top 3/4, the bulk of the hiring pool, will pass at an 88%
rate, is a confidence booster as well.
Employers can be confident they are hiring a future licensee.
Faculty can be confident that they are properly preparing students
for what they will later see on the Bar.
And, we students, can quit worrying about the big test . . . some-
how I don't quite think so.
Letters to the Editor are welcome. The Annotation reserves the right to
edit letters submitted. All letters must be signed and contain the address and
telephone number of the writer.
Several Chilean political party leaders recently met with Prof. Graving for a round-table discussion, in spanish, at
STCL recently. The visitors spoke to the professor's International Business Transaction's class as well. Fromleftto
right are: Francisco Lanza, U.S. Department of State; Prof. Richard Graving, STCL; Ricardo Hormazabal, Chris-
tian Democratic Party; Eduardo Jara, Radical Party; Jaime Estevez, Socialist Party; Adolfo Zaldivar, Christian
Democratic Party; Rose Marie Aragón, U.S. Department of State; Adolfo Bailas (back to camera), National Party;
Sres. Hormazabal, Jara, Estevez, Zaldivar and Bailas are members of their respective parties'National Committees.
Political Parties are "illegal" in Chile but the government tolerates certain minimum group activities.
The Annotation
EDITOR
William L. Yanger
Assistant Editor Gordon Brooks Photographers Maria Chapa
Staff Writers Doug Dougherty Michael Fuller
Anita Ponder Columnists Prof. R.J. Graving
Lee Shirley Pam ZyLstra
Sondra Kaighen Betty Moore
Mary Blumstein Kathryn Diaz
Paula Andreoli Faculty Advisor R. Randall Kelso
BUSINESS MANAGER
Amy R. Stout
THE ANNOTATION is published in September, October, November, February, March, April, June and July by the
students at South Texas College of Law. Typed contributions are solicited. Subscriptions are $10 annually postpaid.
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