For the next four years Sweatt would be involved in a legal suite against Painter and UT that would eventually be decided by the United States Supreme Court. Sweatt’s won his case and enabled him to register as a law student in 1951. However, he only lasted as a student for three semesters, why did this prominent student fail to achieve his goal of becoming a lawyer? This research paper discusses the reasons for Sweatt failed attempt, by discussing the history of Texas segregation laws, NAACP involvement, and Sweatt’s personal background. The paper ends the discussion on the significant changes that occurred following the Supreme Court decision, both for himself, UT, and future Texas
For the next four years Sweatt would be involved in a legal suite against Painter and UT that would eventually be decided by the United States Supreme Court. Sweatt’s won his case and enabled him to register as a law student in 1951. However, he only lasted as a student for three semesters, why did this prominent student fail to achieve his goal of becoming a lawyer? This research paper discusses the reasons for Sweatt failed attempt, by discussing the history of Texas segregation laws, NAACP involvement, and Sweatt’s personal background. The paper ends the discussion on the significant changes that occurred following the Supreme Court decision, both for himself, UT, and future Texas