Law School News - STCL Houston

Student Spotlight: Ashley Borges, 2L

October 22, 2026

Why did you choose to attend South Texas Law? I chose to attend South Texas Law because of the supportive campus and my experience in the law school’s Pipeline Program. It was important that my law school experience be defined...

South Texas Law’s Career Resource Center Supports Students From Day One

October 22, 2026

Posted in Blog

When a student enrolls in law school, the end goal is, ultimately, a career in the field of law. At South Texas College of Law Houston, our Career Resource Center (CRC) sets students up for career success from new-student orientation...

Harris County DA’s Office Offers STCL Houston Interns Real-World Experience

October 20, 2026

Posted in STCL News

Students from South Texas College of Law Houston served in judicial externships at every level of court in the summer, and they had public interest and corporate internships that stretched from Washington, D.C., to Montana, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Florida. Closer...

National Expert on Racial Equality and Social Justice Delivers 5th Annual Agosto Lecture

October 16, 2026

Posted in STCL News

Tim Wise, well-known author and expert on issues of systemic racism, racial equity, and social justice, delivered the fifth annual Agosto Lecture Oct. 13 at South Texas College of Law Houston. Addressing an audience of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and...

Andrea Escobar, 2L Part-Time Online

October 16, 2026

Posted in Students

Why did you choose to attend South Texas Law?I chose South Texas Law because of its strong legal reputation and the flexibility of its part-time online program, which allows me to continue working, build valuable experience, and earn my J.D...

STCL Houston’s Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics: Real Clients, Real Cases, Real Skills

October 15, 2026

Posted in Blog

A Law Firm on Campus Walk into the Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics and you will not find a mock courtroom or hypothetical client files. You will find a working, pro bono law firm inside the law school, staffed by...

Celebrating STCL Houston’s Ties to Hispanic Heritage

October 14, 2026

Posted in Blog

Celebrating STCL Houston’s Ties to Hispanic Heritage As the oldest independent law school in Texas, South Texas College of Law Houston’s legacy has been shaped by the contributions of Houston’s Hispanic community. In turn, our city and state have been...

STCL Houston President and Dean Rey Valencia Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

October 12, 2026

Posted in STCL News

Reynaldo “Rey” Anaya Valencia, president and dean of South Texas College of Law Houston, was honored Oct. 9 with the Lifetime Achievement – Excellence in Community Service Award from the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) in recognition...

A Network You Can Count On: The Power of the STCL Alumni Community

October 9, 2026

Posted in Blog

Passing the Bar Is Just the Beginning You finish law school, study for weeks, sit for the bar exam, and finally receive the news: you passed. Now the real work as an attorney begins, but you don’t have to do...

Student Spotlight: John Chapa, 3L

October 9, 2026

Posted in Students

Why did you choose to attend South Texas Law? I chose to attend South Texas Law because of its strong alumni network and connections within Houston’s legal community. All the alumni I have met spoke highly of how STCL Houston...