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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 Receives Nearly $1.3 Million to Launch Criminal Defense Certification Program
South Texas College of Law Houston recently received a $1.27 million multi-year gift to launch a Criminal Defense Certification Program to develop a pipeline of well-trained defense attorneys to effectively represent indigent criminal defendants in Houston’s courts. Funded by an anonymous donor, this unique pilot program is the first of its kind in the state […] More »
FACULTY IN THE NEWS
President and Dean Donald J. Guter published an op-ed in the Houston Chronicle titled, “Senators must oppose Bradbury’s nomination.”
Professor Josh Blackman published an editorial in The New York Times titled, “America Needs Closure on the Travel Ban.”
Professor Charles “Rocky” Rhodes was a guest on Houston Public Media’s “Houston Matters” show titled, “How Does Justice Department’s Targeting of Colleges Using Affirmative Action Affect Texas Schools?”
The Times of Israel referenced Professor Geoffrey S. Corn in an article titled, “In Israel, international law grapples with 21st century war.” Professor Corn – a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and former senior law of war expert adviser – served as chair of a panel discussion on the laws of armed conflict in ground operations at the recent IDF International conference, organized by the Israeli military, held at the Kfar Maccabiah Center outside Tel Aviv.
Professor Kenneth Williams was a guest on Houston Public Media’s “Houston Matters” show titled, “Could the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Impact Death Penalty Cases in Texas?”
EVENTS
Student Organization President’s Meeting
This meeting is for our Student Organization Officers. President’s meeting will begin at 3:30 PM immediately followed by the SBA Terrace Party. Come learn about the Student Organization’s Policies and Procedures, and get all of your questions answered!
LEGAL CLINICS
Real World Experience, Critical Representation
Our 15 clinics offer students the chance to learn valuable, real-world legal skills by providing critical legal representation to traditionally under-represented populations.
