McCormick, Charles T., 1899-1963

Charles T. McCormick served as professor of law at The University of Texas (1922-1926, 1940-1963), the University of North Carolina (1926-1931), and Northwestern University (1931-1940). He also served as dean of the law school at the University of North Carolina (1927-1931) and The University of Texas (1940-1949). During his tenure as dean, McCormick led the UT Law School through the difficult war years, won approval for a new building, and is widely credited for his efforts to improve the curriculum, the faculty, and the school's national reputation. He was an authority on evidence, damages, and federal court procedure, and published extensively in those areas.

From the guide to the Charles T. McCormick Papers, 1911-1964, bulk 1920-1962, (Rare Books & Special Collections, Tarlton Law Library, The University of Texas at Austin, )