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South Texas Law to Celebrate 63 Graduates at Fall Commencement Ceremony Dec. 14

December 9, 2024

Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman ’89, who received the Distinguished Alumni Award from South Texas College of Law Houston earlier this year, will be the fall Commencement speaker for her law school alma mater. The Dec. 14 ceremony...

Three South Texas Law Teams Qualify for National Finals in Advocacy Competitions

November 22, 2024

Posted in STCL News

The Advocacy Program at South Texas College of Law Houston continues to educate champions, with three teams earning the chance to compete in national finals in early 2025. At the Region 6 rounds of the 75th National Moot Court Competition...

Two South Texas Law Students Invited to Attend National ADR Summit in New York

November 20, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Students

Sümeyye İslamoğlu and Archita Nair, co-presidents of the recently formed Dispute Resolution Board at South Texas College of Law Houston, were invited to attend the American Arbitration Association’s Diverse Student ADR Summit Nov. 9-10 in New York City. “Their selection was an incredible honor, and we are delighted...

South Texas Law Recognizes Faculty for Outstanding Scholarship, Service, Teaching

November 13, 2024

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston recently honored 15 faculty members with awards recognizing outstanding contributions in the areas of scholarship, service, and teaching. Honors for these areas of excellence are given each year. The fall 2024 awards were presented...

South Texas Law Receives Grant to Upgrade Technology for Its Pro Bono Legal Clinics

November 12, 2024

Posted in STCL News

The Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics at South Texas College of Law Houston recently received a $27,200 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation for technology upgrades, increasing the law school’s capacity to provide legal services to Greater Houston’s underrepresented populations...

Veterans Day Student Spotlight: Matthew J. Alarcon, President, Veteran Law Students Association

November 11, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Students

Matthew J. Alarcon, a proud, prior-service U.S. Marine and a student at South Texas College of Law Houston, is the first generation of his family to be born in the United States. “My grandfather’s lifetime dedication to The Coca-Cola Company...

Garland Walker Inn of Court Earns National Honor for Legal Education Program Featuring STCL Houston Law Professor

November 4, 2024

Posted in STCL News

Last spring, local attorneys, law professors, and law students learned about defamation law through a creative continuing legal education program featuring South Texas College of Law Assistant Professor Haley Palfreyman Jankowski as Taylor Swift. The program — directed by U.S. Fifth...

Attorney Carlos Calderón Leads the Pro Bono Legal Clinics at South Texas College of Law Houston

October 24, 2024

Posted in STCL News

Carlos A. V. Calderón, JD, returned to South Texas College of Law Houston in May 2024 to become the senior director of legal services for the law school’s Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity...

Vice Admiral (Ret.) U.S. Navy JAG Shares Leadership Advice at Agosto Center Lecture

October 21, 2024

Posted in Features, STCL News

During the third annual Agosto Center Lecture Tuesday at South Texas College of Law Houston, Nanette “Nan” DeRenzi, vice admiral (ret.) U.S. Navy JAG, presented “Keep Moving Forward: Awareness, Access, and Attitude.” Assistant Dean Donna Davis, JD, hosted the event...

President of Lawtina Network Says Vibrant South Texas Law Community Creates Sense of Belonging

October 14, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Students

Britney Parada, a South Texas College of Law Houston student who plans to graduate in May 2026, currently serves as president of the Lawtina Network — a student organization that uplifts Latinas in the legal field. Parada graduated from Cypress Lakes...