The Texas Tech School of Law officially announced a new graduation requirement during a Monday event at the school.

Starting with newly enrolled students for the Fall 2015 Semester, new law students must complete at least 30 public service hours before graduation. According to the School of Law 15 of the public service hours must be earned through pro bono legal services and half through pro bono legal service or non-legal community service. The students are required to give at least 10 hours each year until the requirement is fulfilled.