Apply to STCL Houston for Spring 2025!
South Texas College of Law Houston is one of a handful of ABA accredited law schools in the country to offer Spring enrollment. So, whether you are a recent graduate not wishing to begin your studies immediately or you are a non-traditional student not wanting to wait, a Spring enrollment opportunity might be something you could benefit from.
The opportunities to participate in clerkships, internships, clinics, journals, and study abroad programs are available to the students joining us in Spring.
Although there are fewer applications for Spring as compared to Fall the rigor of the admissions process remains the same. But as there are approximately 60 enrollees you may wish to benefit from a smaller classroom experience.
Spring students generally opt to graduate in December and take the February Bar Exam but one can also take a few additional classes if they wish to graduate in May and be ready to take the July Bar.
The requirements and the review process are identical whether you chose to apply in Spring or Fall and you can find this information at stcl.edu/admissions/apply/
We welcome an application from you and hope you will consider this opportunity!
South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) offers the opportunity to enroll in the J.D. Full-time / Campus schedule in the fall or spring. Applications must be received by November 25 for spring entry. The application, personal statement, and resume should be completed no later than September 23 (priority) or November 25 (final) for spring consideration. All applicants who apply by the Priority Deadline will automatically receive an application fee waiver.
Your Education
The JD degree program at South Texas College of Law Houston combines classroom instruction with practical skills development to train competent, confident lawyers who adhere to high ethical standards. Instructors use case studies, Socratic method, role-playing, writing, research, and analysis to provide students with a comprehensive legal education. In addition, skills institutes, mock trial, moot court, and legal clinic programs allow students to apply skills learned in the classroom to actual cases.
Benefits of Attending STCL Houston:
- Participate in student publications and journals, including the South Texas Law Review; CURRENTS: Journal of International Economic Law; Construction Law Journal; Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy; Texas Journal of Business Law; and the Corporate Counsel Review.
- Participate in on-campus interviews with law firms, nonprofits, and other hiring organizations.
- Earn credit in study-abroad programs during the summer session.
- Gain leadership experience in student organizations.
South Texas is one of a limited number of law schools in the nation who offers a spring or fall start, with all the benefits available to students year-round.
Your Connected, Vibrant Community
The South Texas Law campus is located in bustling downtown Houston, within walking distance of local and federal courthouses, law firms, and some of the nation’s top corporate offices.
Within our walls, you’ll find a robust law library, state-of-the art courtrooms, an entire floor dedicated to clinical studies, and dozens of inviting spaces for studying and socializing. Take a look around!
The backdrop for the campus and for local-area activities and services is Houston — the most diverse city in the nation.
South Texas Law is widely known for many things — from our renowned legal writing program to our world-champion advocacy teams. But, our people are what really set us apart. The sense of community you’ll find here and the lifelong connections you’ll make will have a lasting impact. Don’t take it from us; hear it from our students and alumni.
We’re one of the most diverse law schools in the nation in the most diverse city in the nation, and the law school welcomes and values all types of diversity in its student population, faculty, and staff.
Houston is a global center for business, law, health care, arts, and sports, featuring 24 Fortune 500 companies’ headquarters, championship professional teams, a fourth of the 100 largest law firms in Texas, and lots of bike trails and green spaces.
Greater Houston offers big-city amenities with a friendly, hometown feel. From rodeo, dance halls, sports tailgating, and barbecue to international restaurants with sophisticated cuisine, theaters, and the ballet, opera, and orchestra, Houston has something for everyone.
Discover South Texas College of Law Houston! We look forward to getting to know you. Welcome!
Your Experience at STCL Houston
Experiential Education
Nationally-ranked experiential learning opportunities mean students are prepared to practice law. Many students earn prestigious internships while in school and clerkships upon graduation. Students compete in moot and mock trial, legal brief writing, and alternate dispute resolution competitions and serve in a network of 23 campus legal clinics.
Student Organizations
South Texas’s nearly 1,000 students have the opportunity to lead on campus through 29-plus clubs and student organizations, through multiple student-led journals including the South Texas Law Review, and through engagement as Langdell Scholars, DEI Fellows, Advocacy Fellows, and Presidential Fellows.
Academic Success
The closely connected South Texas community includes support for student success from the first (1L) year through bar prep after graduation. Strong student support is a key component of the South Texas culture, and it aligns with the mission of providing an exceptional legal education.
How to Apply
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Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and then register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS).
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Submit a completed application along with a resume, personal statement, at least two letters of recommendation, and application fee (if applicable).
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Once your file is completed, the Admissions Committee will review each applicant for consideration. All decisions are final and will be disseminated electronically.
