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The following report gives the statistical findings of the 2010 Thurgood Marshall School of Law (TMSL) Texas Bar results. This data was pre-existing and was given to the Evaluator by email from the Dean. Then, in-depth statistical analyses were run using the SPSS 17 to address the following questions: 1. What are the statistical descriptors of the February 2010 TMSL Bar students? 2. What is the relationship of the subcategories, Times Taken the Bar, and Final Bar Score in the February 2010 TMSL Bar test takers? 3. What subcategory served as the best Predictor of the February 2010 TMSL Bar test taking students to their Final Bar Score? After the analyses, a findings and summary section is written at the end of this report/study addressing each of the research questions. Theoretically, the Texas Bar Examination's educational components could be found by further evaluating the learning objectives that were tested upon in the subcategories. If the goal is to address curricula initiatives that affect the Texas Bar Exam, then further study of those objectives should be done. This high stakes test is very well designed and could serve as a baseline for further TMSL educational studies. The high effect size yields statistically significant results with a very low N. Therefore, it is suggested that learning initiatives based on objectives be measured (summative) by analyzing changes in those subcategories of the Texas Bar.

The following report of descriptive statistics gives the passing percentages of the Bar examination for the Thurgood Marshall School of Law (TMSL) for the calendar years of 2005-2009. A Five Year Analysis is given for the entire period, followed by Annual Analyses. This report is meant to serve as a continual update of the progress of the Law School in its effort to satisfy American Bar Association (ABA) Accreditation standards. Data collection and analysis for this report was described in the original report dated April 12, 2010. No new procedures were included. Statistical analysis was done using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 17) and all data was reported in its original format. Furthermore, the previous and updated short summaries are included on each data page to further highlight the information given and to specifically address the question of percentage passing rate and percentage of reporting Pass/Fail.

The following report of descriptive/inferential statistics describes the population of students receiving the Thurgood Marshall School of Law (TMSL) scholarship versus those who do not and their relationship with student Bar Passing rate and GPA. The timeline observed are the calendar years of 2005-2009. Data collection and analysis for this report was as follows: Step 1) Student data on the Bar Examination was entered into the University Database by the TMSL Registrar and a query was ran from BANNER giving Name, PASS/FAIL information, and date each student took the Bar from 2005-2009. Step 2) A separate spreadsheet was created containing only pertinent information for the Five Year Study (Scholarship Received, Semester/Year). Step 3) Students were labeled in the spreadsheet created (referred in step 2) according to the year and semester they graduated and then either a P -- Passing score on the Bar Examination (675 and above), F -- Failing the Bar Examination (674 and below), and U -- Unknown status of student Bar Examination Outcome (may not have taken, out of state non reporting, etc.) Step 4) the spreadsheet was given to the Asst. Dean of Academic Affairs and information concerning students receiving the TMSL scholarship were given (Y/N). Step 5) the spreadsheet was given back to the Evaluator and a statistical analysis was done using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 17) and all data was reported in its original format. Furthermore, short summaries are given after each data table.

The following report of descriptive statistics gives the passing percentages of the Bar examination for the Thurgood Marshall School of Law (TMSL) for the calendar years of 2005-2009. A Five Year Analysis is given for the entire period, followed by a Three Year Analysis of years 2005-2007, 2006-2008, and 2007-2009. In addition, an Annual Analysis of the same data is given. Data collection and analysis for this report was as follows: Step 1) Student data on the Bar Examination was entered into the University Database by the TMSL Registrar and a query was ran from BANNER giving Name, PASS/FAIL information, and date each student took the Bar from 2005-2009. Step 2) A separate spreadsheet was created containing only pertinent information for the Five Year Study (Passing Score, Year). Step 3) Students were labeled in the spreadsheet created (referred in step 2) according to the year and semester they graduated and then either a P -- Passing score on the Bar Examination (675 and above), F -- Failing the Bar Examination (674 and below), and U -- Unknown status of student Bar Examination Outcome (may not have taken, out of state non reporting, etc.) Step 4) the spreadsheet was given to the Asst. Dean of Academic Support and Out of State Bar examinees Pass/Fail information was included after personal contact and official documentation. Step 5) the spreadsheet was given back to Program Coordinator and a statistical analysis was done using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 17) and all data was reported in its original format. Furthermore, short summaries are given on each data page to further highlight the information given and to specifically address the question of percentage passing rate and percentage of reporting Pass/Fail.

The following report of descriptive statistics gives the passing percentages of the Bar examination for the Thurgood Marshall School of Law (TMSL) for the calendar years of 2005-2009. A Five Year Analysis is given for the entire period, followed by Annual Analysis of the same data. This report is meant to serve as a continual update of the progress of the Law School in its effort to satisfy American Bar Association (ABA) Accreditation standards. Data collection and analysis for this report was described in the original report dated April 12, 2010. No new procedures were included. Statistical analysis was done using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 17) and all data was reported in its original format. Furthermore, the previous and updated short summaries are included on each data page to further highlight the information given and to specifically address the question of percentage passing rate and percentage of reporting Pass/Fail.