Law School News - STCL Houston

Night Court’s Annual Show Benefits STCL Houston’s Legal Clinics; Buy Tickets for South Texas Law Night Aug. 26

August 13, 2026

Join us for Night Court’s 2026 original musical comedy, “Dial L for Lawyer,” which benefits legal-related charities across Houston, including South Texas College of Law Houston’s Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics. The production — a comedic, musical take on the...

STCL Houston: National Leader in Preparing Practice-Ready Attorneys

August 7, 2026

Posted in Blog

At South Texas College of Law Houston, advocacy is part of the academic core and brings active, performance-based work to legal education. The Advocacy Program trains trial and appellate lawyers through structured coursework, competition, and direct critique.

Why Choose a Full-Time J.D. in Downtown Houston?

July 30, 2026

Posted in STCL News, Blog

Thinking of attending law school in Houston, Texas? South Texas College of Law Houston, which attracts students from across the country, offers a highly competitive and ABA-accredited, full-time campus J.D. degree that empowers future leaders in law. Our mission is...

Postcards from Prague, 2026

July 24, 2026

Posted in STCL News

Each summer, South Texas College of Law Houston’s Summer Study Abroad Program offers students the opportunity to earn academic credits while taking classes in Prague, Czech Republic. Led by Director of International Programs and Professor of Law Katerina Lewinbuk, this...

South Texas Law Community Mourns Passing of Professor of Law Emeritus Elaine A. Carlson

July 14, 2026

Posted in STCL News, Alumni

It is with profound sadness that the law school learned of the passing of Elaine A. Carlson ’79, professor of law emeritus and alumna, South Texas College of Law Houston, on July 11, 2026. Her obituary is reproduced below. For...

Exhibit of Historical Documents Reveals the Humanity of the Founders

July 2, 2026

Posted in Blog

Throughout 2026, Americans are celebrating the bold experiment in self-government that began 250 years ago. Lectures, panel discussions, and papers marking the special milestone and inviting reflection. Parades, picnics, family gatherings, and concerts with fireworks evoking tradition on July 4...

Pride Month: South Texas Law Celebrates a Legacy of Pride

June 30, 2026

Posted in STCL News, Features, Blog

South Texas College of Law Houston joins national celebration of Pride Month this June. For years, alumni and faculty have played a significant role in advancing LGBTQ+ rights, both in Houston and across the nation, and our welcoming campus has...

Juneteenth in Downtown Houston: Celebrating with the Community

June 19, 2026

Posted in Blog

Every year on June 19, STCL Houston joins the nation in celebrating Juneteenth, a sacred day of celebration, community, and remembrance for Black Americans. Juneteenth is celebrated to honor the day in 1865 when enslaved individuals in Galveston, Texas, finally...

South Texas Law Alumnus Plays Key Role in Houston’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience

June 9, 2026

Posted in Features, STCL News

“We are ready to host the World Cup here,” declared South Texas College of Law Houston alumnus Juan Garcia ’04 — chair of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) — in a May presentation to Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston...

Devin Glass, 1L, Part-Time Online

June 5, 2026

Posted in Students

Why did you choose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston?Working a rotating 24-hour schedule as a Houston firefighter and paramedic, I could not realistically attend a traditional full-time program without resigning my position, and even part-time in-person programs...