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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, “Accusations fly against Kavanaugh in craziest Supreme Court confirmation hearings in decades.”
News Radio 740 (KTRH) quoted Professor Charles “Rocky” Rhodes in an article titled, “Texas GOP Closely Watching Kavanaugh Hearings.”
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
JAG Life: Insights into Military Legal Practice with Professor Corn
If you have any interest in learning about serving as a JAG officer, active duty or reserves, please attend this event to get an overview of the profession and the application and selection process of internships and appointments. RSVP on Symplicity under the “Events” tab by September 19 or e-mail cso@stcl.edu.Meet the Candidates Night
Join local attorneys for a reception to meet the judicial candidates of Harris County, Fort Bend County, Texas Supreme Court, and Court of Appeals. Drinks and appetizers will be served.TexasLawHelp.org Volunteer Law Clerk Information Session
Attend this information session on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 to learn how you can volunteer this semester with Texas Legal Services Center. As a volunteer law clerk, you will directly help website visitors navigate the website and find the correct information and resources for their individual legal issue. This program offers flexible scheduling and the […]Launching a Law Practice
Come learn all about opening your own practice. Hear practical tips and advice for setting up and running your own practice from experts in various practice areas. This program is pending approval for 3 hours of TX CLE credit. A light breakfast will be provided. RSVP on Symplicity under the “Events” tab or via e-mail […]Alumni Weekend: Alumni Association Annual Meeting & Luncheon
Help us celebrate the Alumni Association’s accomplishments in 2018 at the biggest alumni event of the year! Awards for the Distinguished Alumni Award, Public Service Award and the Young Alumni Award will be presented to the award recipients.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.
