Texas Tech University School of Law received a $2 million donation from Scott and Lenna Summy to holistically support the school’s advocacy program.
The Scott and Lenna Summy Elite Advocates Endowment is used for scholarships for students in the program, competition support, travel expenses, and other advocacy-related purposes.
In the Advocacy program, students learn and perfect practical legal skills by conducting legal research, drafting briefs, and participating in regional, national, and international competitions that test their client counseling, negotiation, and oral argumentation skills.
Jack Nowlin, dean of Texas Tech Law, said the school strives to offer excellent opportunities for practical training.
“With this support, we can take our advocacy program to the next level and provide students with greater opportunities to develop their skills, compete in national competitions and make a meaningful impact on the legal profession,” Nowlin said.
Over the past 44 years, the program has won 55 national and international championships, 125 state and regional championships, and 141 individual awards.
Scott Summy, a 1990 graduate of Texas Tech Law, originally came to Texas Tech because of the university’s outstanding reputation for advocacy. He said his participation in the advocacy program has been critical to his professional success.
“I still remember what it felt like to dream of becoming a trial lawyer, and this program helped me achieve that dream,” said Scott Summy. “We donate to support students who dream big and work hard, and hope to help them find their own path to success.”
