Carrie McFerron - Faculty Bio.

Office Location:  T-333

Office Phone Number:  903-510-2498

TJC Email Address:  cmcf@tjc.edu

Academic Credentials:

• J.D., 1984, Texas Tech University School of Law
• B.A., Journalism, 1981, University of Oklahoma
• A.A., 1978, Frank Phillips College

Course Teachings:  

• LGLA 1311 - Intro. To Law
• LGLA 1119 - Legal Ethics
• LGLA 1349 - Constitutional Law
• LGLA 1345 - Civil Litigation
• LGLA 1305 - Legal Writing
• LGLA 1403 - Legal Research
• LGLA 2305 - Interview and Investigation
• LGLA 2307 - Law Office Management
• LGLA 2311 - Business Organizations
• LGLA 2313 - Criminal Law

Number of Years at TJC:  18 years

Teaching Philosophy:  My favorite part about teaching is to be in a classroom when the “light bulbs” start going off.  We’ll be discussing a legal principle and a student has one of those rare, wonderful “ah-ha!” moments when his world suddenly makes more sense.  My job is to help students better understand the law by teaching them new ways to think.

Professional Associations:

• Texas Bar Association
• Smith County Bar Association

Professional and Academic Honors:

• Phi Theta Kappa
• Phi Beta Kappa
• Phi Delta Phi Law Fraternity
• 2000 and 2005 Finalist – Mattie Scroggin Baker Excellence in Teaching Award