Students

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

November 20, 2024

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...

Student Spotlight: Derek Stowers, 2L

November 15, 2024

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Meet Derek Stowers, 2L, and learn more about his story at South Texas Law in this Student Spotlight by the Career Resource Center. Why did you choose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston?I chose South Texas Law because...

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

November 11, 2024

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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...

Student Spotlight: Monica Prieto, 2L

November 8, 2024

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Meet Monica Prieto, 2L, and learn more about her story at South Texas Law in this Student Spotlight by the Career Resource Center. Why did you choose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston? I wanted to stay close...

Student Spotlight: TJ La, 2L

November 1, 2024

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Meet TJ La, 2L, and learn more about his story at South Texas Law in this Student Spotlight by the Career Resource Center. Why did you choose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston? Primarily, I chose South Texas...

Student Spotlight: Elizabeth Peck, 2L

October 25, 2024

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Though Elizabeth Peck was accepted at multiple law schools, she chose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston. “I loved its location in Houston — the energy capital of the world,” Peck said. “There’s no better city to be in...

Student Spotlight: Brenton Kim, 2L

October 18, 2024

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Brenton Kim chose South Texas College of Law Houston because of its outstanding reputation for creating great litigators. He also discovered the law school had a strong network of alumni, which he wanted to join. He’s now in his second...

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

October 14, 2024

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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...

HLSA President Hopes to Pave the Way for Future Students to Succeed in Law School

October 11, 2024

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Julie Ramos, third-year student at South Texas College of Law Houston, is the 2024-25 president of the Hispanic Law Students Association (HLSA). She will earn her JD degree in May 2025. Ramos graduated from John B. Alexander High School in...

Student Spotlight: Maria Chammas, 2L

October 11, 2024

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In part, the draw of returning to Houston for law school and, eventually law practice, led Maria Chammas to choose South Texas College of Law Houston. Also, “the community seemed like a good fit for me,” she said. “The community...