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PATHWAYS TO PRACTICE
Current and prospective students can learn about different career options in many legal fields, what it’s like to practice in those fields, and how to plan a curriculum to emphasize desired career goals.
- Business & Corporate Law
- Civil Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Criminal Law
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- Estate Planning Law
- Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Law & International Economic Law
- Labor & Employment Law
- Public Interest Law
- Real Property & Real Estate Law
- Solo & Small Firm Practice
- Tax Law
- Texas Bar Examination
LAW SCHOOL NEWS
South Texas College of Law Houston’s Moot Court Program Ranked No. 1 in the Nation
South Texas College of Law Houston’s (STCL Houston) moot court program is ranked No. 1 in the nation, according to new data compiled by the University of Houston Law Center’s (UHLC) Blakely Advocacy Institute. Each year, the Institute ranks law schools across the nation using a scoring system that evaluates the quality of the moot […] More »FACULTY IN THE NEWS
The Washington Times quoted Professor Josh Blackman in an article titled, “Brett Kavanaugh likely to disappoint conservatives with recusals.”
Professor Charles “Rocky” Rhodes was a guest on Houston Public Media’s “Houston Matters” show to discuss how a new Supreme Court justice might affect abortion law.
The Washington Examiner published an editorial co-authored by Professor Geoffrey S. Corn titled, “Israel’s security remains fragile.”
The Houston Chronicle published an editorial by President and Dean Don Guter titled, “Haspel’s record of torture makes her unfit to serve as CIA director.”
The Dallas Morning News quoted Professor Derek Fincham in an article titled, “70 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus skull is caught in tug-of-war.”
The Charlotte Observer quoted Professor Kenneth Williams in an article titled, “’The show must go on somewhere’: How Charlotte police are prepping for RNC protests.”
The Houston Chronicle quoted Associate Dean of Advocacy T. Gerald Treece in an article titled, “South Texas College of Law Houston – real life experiences.”
EVENTS
HBA Lawyers for Literacy Committee Book Drive
Do you have some gently used or new books to donate? Donate to the HBA Lawyers for Literacy Committee Book Drive by putting your books in the designated box located in the Student Lounge by August 31, 2018.Grisby’s Farewell Reception
In January, Bobby Grisby retired after 32 faithful years at the law school after providing excellent and selfless food service to the campus community. Join students, faculty, staff, and fellow alumni to say thank you to Bobby Grisby!Dallas-Ft. Worth Alumni Reception
Connect with fellow alumni in the Dallas-Fort Worth area at Imoto located in Victory Park in downtown Dallas. Our event will be on the second floor of the restaurant. Come enjoy complimentary light fare and drinks in a fantastic atmosphere.Austin Alumni Happy Hour
Come join fellow South Texas alumni for a fun happy hour at Upstairs at Caroline. Drinks and appetizers are on us as you mix and mingle over games of giant Jenga, foosball, shuffleboard or cornhole.LEGAL CLINICS
Real World Experience, Critical Representation
Our 19 clinics offer students the chance to learn valuable, real-world legal skills by providing critical legal representation to traditionally under-represented populations.
