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No Obstacle Too Big for 10th Annual South Texas Mock Trial Challenge Advocates

April 15, 2021

Since 2012, the nation’s strongest mock trial competitors have converged on the South Texas College of Law Houston campus every March to participate in what has become one of the most prestigious tournaments among U.S. law schools. As the hosts...

STCL Houston Extends Reign of Advocacy Excellence, Earning Its Unrivaled 135th National Advocacy Championship

March 26, 2021

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South Texas College of Law Houston students Juanita Deaver and Reid Carrillo recently took first place at the 13th Annual National Latino(a) Law Student Association Moot Court Competition, earning the school’s unrivaled 135th national advocacy championship. Deaver and Carrillo also won...

South Texas College of Law Houston Adds Five New Members to Board of Directors

March 26, 2021

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South Texas College of Law Houston recently announced the addition of five new members to the board of directors of Houston’s oldest law school. Joining the board are Michael E. Cokinos and STCL Houston alumni Aparna Dave '02, Ephraim del Pozo...

STCL Houston Students Win Unprecedented 134th National Advocacy Championship; Law School Has Twice as Many Wins as Any Other School in the Country

March 15, 2021

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South Texas College of Law Houston students Kylie Terry and Javier Gonzalez effectively extended the reign of advocacy excellence at Houston’s oldest law school by earning its unrivaled 134th national advocacy championship in February. STCL Houston has twice as many national...

Houston Businesswoman and Style Icon Donates High-End Wardrobe to Law Students in Need

March 1, 2021

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While Houston businesswoman, beloved matriarch, and noted style icon Marcela Duffy passed away in June 2020, her impeccable elegance and commitment to service long will outlive her 82-year life. Duffy’s daughters, Jackie Sitton and Chris Henrichsen, recognized the treasure they owned...

STCL Houston Recognizes 2021 Presidential Fellows with Virtual, Honorary Event

March 1, 2021

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South Texas College of Law Houston recently was pleased to host an honorary, virtual event for 2021 Presidential Fellows — the law school’s 1L students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. STCL Houston President and Dean Michael F. Barry welcomed the...

Aaron M. Reimer ’07 Takes the Reins as President of STCL Houston Alumni Association Board of Directors

December 13, 2020

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As the calendar flips to 2021, South Texas College of Law Houston is pleased to welcome Aaron M. Reimer '07 as the new president of its Alumni Association board of directors.

South Texas College of Law Houston Students Donate Over $35,000 to ABC13’s 40th Annual “Share Your Holidays” Food Drive, Benefiting the Houston Food Bank

December 11, 2020

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Students from South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) recently donated over $35,000 to ABC13’s 40th Annual “Share Your Holidays” Food Drive, benefiting the Houston Food Bank — more than doubling the school’s 2019 donation to the nonprofit.

STCL Houston Alumni and Friends Donate More Than $160,000 on Give Day 2020, Breaking Law School Record

November 20, 2020

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Loyal STCL Houston alumni and friends this week put their generosity and compassion on full display as they set a new fundraising record for Give Day at Houston’s oldest law school.

The Houston Chronicle Selects STCL Houston as a “Top Workplace” for 2020

November 20, 2020

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The STCL Houston community is celebrating its new citywide recognition as one of the Houston Chronicle’s “Top Workplaces” for 2020.