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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, “Justice Kavanaugh could have big impact early on Supreme Court.”
News Radio 740 (KTRH) quoted Professor Charles “Rocky” Rhodes in an article titled, “Texas Court Takes Up Online Anonymity.”
ThinkProgress quoted Professor Geoffrey S. Corn in an article titled, “Pentagon misled Obama administration on gun background check problem, document shows.”
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.”
KPRC-TV (NBC Houston) interviewed Professor Kenneth Williams for a story titled, “Is current law enough to protect children?”
News Radio 740 (KTRH) quoted Associate Dean T. Gerald Treece in an article titled, “Justice Kavanaugh Era Begins.”
EVENTS
Alumni Weekend: CLE featuring Professors Carlson, Corn, Geoge, and Kelso
Earn 3 hours of CLEs while learning about significant cases in Texas civil procedure, national security law, family law and the US Supreme Court. A continental breakfast will be served prior to 8 AM.Alumni Weekend: All-Alumni Casino Royale
Win or lose, you’re already in luck! Step back in time and for an evening of blackjack, roulette, poker, and more in a beautifully renovated 1920’s movie palace. Cash in your chips for prizes throughout the evening. Ticket price includes dinner and drinks.Career Conversations: Life as a Prosecutor
STCL Houston alums, Robert Hobbs ’96 (U.S. Marshal, former U.S. Attorney) and Brett Ligon ’96 (Montgomery County District Attorney), will discuss their careers in prosecution and share information on how you can become a prosecutor.Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
Is your resume a little…SCARY? Let us help you! In this resume and cover letter workshop, we’ll discuss, step-by-step, how to build and improve your application materials. We will discuss proper formatting of resumes; determining what to include and what to leave out; writing effective accomplishment statements; and cover letters. The Career Resource Center will […]Jackson Walker Breakfast Tacos Event
Jackson Walker invites current 1L students to join them for breakfast tacos in the law school atrium.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.
