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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
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.Alumni Weekend: Campus Tours
New look, same great law school! Come by campus and see what’s changed since you’ve graduated from the beautiful renovations to the new outdoor signage with student-led tours departing every 30 minutes.Alumni Weekend: Happy Hour featuring Milestone Reunions
Take in spectacular views of Discovery Green while enjoying light fare, drinks, and great conversation. All alumni are welcome to attend!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.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.
