Emergency and Closure Information

• Dial 911 and/or Baylor Police at x2222

• Follow the instructions of the internal alarm system and/or Building Emergency Coordinators

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  Dial 911 and/or Baylor Police at x2222

• AEDs (automatic external defibrillators) are located throughout the Law Center and are marked with plastic AED markers to aid in quickly finding them.

  • 1st Floor – In Library, behind the counter

  • 1st Floor – In the classroom wing near the elevator

  • 2nd Floor – Across from Room 234

  • 2nd Floor – Library by stairwell near study carrels

  • 3rd Floor – Near office 314D

  • 3rd Floor – Near 302B

• A Stop the Bleed Kit with tourniquets and other devices to control bleeding is located in the first-floor Student Lounge, 180º from the entrance to the Law School Café.

• If a student organization would like to arrange CPR training for law students, please get in touch with the Director of Student Affairs, Katherine Sims.

• Seek shelter immediately – in a Severe Weather Shelter Area - when signaled by Baylor Alert! message, or when instructed to do so by Building Emergency Coordinators.

  • Severe Weather Shelter Areas:

    • Restrooms on all floors (classroom and library wings)

    • Law library locker room, first floor, room 103

    • Law library photocopy room, second floor, room 201

    • Stairwell 1 (Stairwell by rooms 127 and 236)

    • Stairwell 3 (Service stairwell outside the Law Library main entrance on the first floor and outside the CDO office on the second floor)

    • Cafeteria serving areas (close doors on either end of the space)

    • Second-floor hall (not classrooms) and Third-floor faculty wing (not faculty offices). Use these two spaces only as a last resort when other spaces are at full capacity

• Do not use elevators; stay away from all windows, doors, and outside walls.

• Leave the Law Center immediately when signaled by a fire alarm, Baylor Alert! message, or when instructed by first responders or Building Emergency Coordinators.

  • Do not take noncritical items while evacuating

  • Use only stairs and avoid elevators

  • Move to Evacuation Assembly Point: the walkway near the Mayborn Museum (east of the Baylor Law Parking Lot).

  • Call 254-710-2222 if anyone needs additional assistance

  • Do not re-enter until the “all clear” is provided by a Building Emergency Coordinator

• If you are inside, stay where you are. 

• Shut and lock all windows and exterior and interior doors.

• If possible, turn off air conditioners, heaters, and fans (in the event of a chemical release).

• Turn on a radio, TV, or @BaylorAlert on Twitter for further instructions.

• Do not leave your sheltered space until the “all clear” is provided by Baylor Police or a Building Emergency Coordinator

• In the case of inclement weather, Baylor Law will follow the same opening/closing schedule as the main Baylor University campus.

• If classes or exams are canceled or delayed, the local media outlets will be contacted by 7:00 a.m. and announce the closing or delay.

• We will attempt to post the closing/delay on our web page and notify all students by email and social media as soon as possible.

• If classes are not canceled, but a particular professor needs to cancel one, we will attempt to notify students by email.

• If classes are not canceled, students are expected to use good judgment to determine if they can safely drive to Baylor Law. We care about our students' safety and expect each student to make a prudent decision about attendance in inclement weather.

• Baylor University encourages everyone on campus - including students at Baylor Law - to immediately report crimes and other emergencies to the University Police by calling (254) 710-2222 (x2222 from any campus phone).

• Baylor University Police can be reached in non-emergency situations by calling (254) 710-2221 (x2221 from any campus phone).

• As a Baylor Law student, the Baylor University’s Counseling Center’s services are available to you - FOR FREE.
  • 254-710-2467
  • Counseling_Center@baylor.edu
  • https://counselingcenter.web.baylor.edu/ 
• The Texas Layers Assistance Program (TLAP), offers TX law students help with substance use and other mental health issues.
• Baylor has partnered with Academic Live Care to offer free virtual medical and counseling services to students

• Baylor Law Health and Wellness
• As a Baylor Law student, the Baylor University’s Counseling Center’s services are available to you - FOR FREE.
  • 254-710-2467
  • Counseling_Center@baylor.edu
  • https://counselingcenter.web.baylor.edu/ 
• The Texas Layers Assistance Program (TLAP), offers TX law students help with substance use and other mental health issues.
• Baylor has partnered with Academic Live Care to offer free virtual medical and counseling services to students

Baylor Law students should familiarize themselves with Baylor University's Active Shooter Training: https://dps.web.baylor.edu/police/programs-and-services/active-shooter-training