STCL News

Three Alumni Attorneys in the Vick Family Serve as Gala 2024 Co-Chairs

September 16, 2024

The South Texas College of Law Houston Gala 2024, supporting student scholarships, will be co-chaired by three members of the Vick family — all alumni, all trial attorneys, and all partners in separate law firms. “We are so excited to...

Reunion Week Luncheon and Awards Ceremony to Honor Three Accomplished Alumnae

September 13, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Alumni

The South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association will honor three accomplished alumnae Sept. 19 at the 2024 Alumni Awards Luncheon at the Julia Ideson Building: former member of the Texas Supreme Court The Honorable Eva Guzman ’89, Distinguished...

Two Visiting Professors Join the STCL Houston Faculty to Teach Legal Research and Writing

September 12, 2024

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston welcomed two new visiting professors to the faculty this fall: Sesha Kalapatapu and Michael Stewart. They both teach Legal Research and Writing classes. After working as an associate at Baker Botts LLP and rising to...

Students Host 9/11 Remembrance; Federal Judge Honors Lives Lost

September 11, 2024

Posted in STCL News

Federal Immigration Judge and U.S. Navy Commander Christopher Phan was the guest speaker for the Never Forget 9/11 event that occurred Wednesday at South Texas College of Law Houston, led by STCL Houston’s Veteran Law Students Association (VLSA). Phan, who...

New Law Students Gain Professionalism Insights from Series of Speakers

August 28, 2024

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston hosted its fall 1L Professionalism Session Friday, culminating with more than 300 students taking the professionalism pledge administered by Interim President and Dean Jeff Rensberger. STCL Houston alumnus David Polsinelli ’13, shareholder with Crain...

South Texas Law Appoints Four Faculty to Named Professorships

August 22, 2024

Posted in STCL News

Four professors were recently appointed to named professorships at South Texas College of Law Houston. Awarded by Interim President and Dean Jeff Rensberger at the end of a committee-driven process, these honors recognize excellence in teaching and significant contributions to...

Meet Jeff Rensberger Interim President and Dean

August 21, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Features

“Teaching is my calling. It seems to me I was always destined to be a professor,” said newly appointed Interim President and Dean Jeff Rensberger. “I majored in English. I read and analyzed hard texts, and I really enjoyed it...

Career Resource Center Hosts 52 Firms at OCI Early Session

August 15, 2024

Posted in STCL News

Over 1,700 applicants applied for a chance to participate in the CRC’s first round of on-campus interviews last week. We hosted 52 legal employers who conducted more than 370 interviews with students seeking to secure roles from summer interns to...

Princeton Review Names STCL Houston to Best Law Schools 2024; Students Praise Law School

July 19, 2024

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston recently was named to The Princeton Review’s “Best Law Schools 2024” list. Students surveyed by The Princeton Review rated the law school high for its accomplished, accessible faculty; strong advocacy programs; and diverse, supportive community of full-time and...

South Texas Law’s Trademark Clinic Earns Prestigious Honor from State Bar of Texas

June 26, 2024

Posted in STCL News

The State Bar of Texas presented the 2024 Fritz Lanham Trademark Award June 21 to the Trademark Clinic in South Texas College of Law Houston’s Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics. “We have been a resource for small businesses for more...