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Books, Boots, and Barbecue: Exchange Students at South Texas Law Enjoy the U.S. Experience

December 16, 2024

The seven exchange students attending South Texas College of Law Houston this fall — five from Aarhus University in Denmark and two from Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic — spoke highly of the professors and students, the friendliness of everyone they...

Congratulations Fall 2024 Graduates; Former TX Supreme Court Justice Encourages Grads to ‘Keep the Courthouse Doors Open to All’

December 14, 2024

Posted in STCL News

South Texas Law celebrated 63 fall graduates Saturday as they received their JD degrees, and Interim President and Dean Jeff Rensberger welcomed them to the strong alumni network of more than 16,000 attorneys. Valedictorian Jordan Austin Cooney said, “I could...

South Texas Law to Celebrate 63 Graduates at Fall Commencement Ceremony Dec. 14

December 9, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Features

Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman ’89, who received the Distinguished Alumni Award from South Texas College of Law Houston earlier this year, will be the fall Commencement speaker for her law school alma mater. The Dec. 14 ceremony...

Student Spotlight: Caitlin Yates, 3L

November 22, 2024

Posted in Students

Meet Caitlin Yates, 3L, 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? They recruited at my undergraduate...

Three South Texas Law Teams Qualify for National Finals in Advocacy Competitions

November 22, 2024

Posted in STCL News

The Advocacy Program at South Texas College of Law Houston continues to educate champions, with three teams earning the chance to compete in national finals in early 2025. At the Region 6 rounds of the 75th National Moot Court Competition...

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

November 20, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Students

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...

South Texas Law Alumnus and Retired Marine Hits 50-year Mark as an Attorney

November 19, 2024

Posted in Alumni, Features

Veteran Ferris Bond ’74 joined the U.S. Marine Corps as a judge advocate as soon as he graduated from South Texas College of Law Houston and passed the bar. This year, he achieved his goal of being a 50-year lawyer. When he...

Student Spotlight: Derek Stowers, 2L

November 15, 2024

Posted in Students

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...

South Texas Law Recognizes Faculty for Outstanding Scholarship, Service, Teaching

November 13, 2024

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston recently honored 15 faculty members with awards recognizing outstanding contributions in the areas of scholarship, service, and teaching. Honors for these areas of excellence are given each year. The fall 2024 awards were presented...

South Texas Law Receives Grant to Upgrade Technology for Its Pro Bono Legal Clinics

November 12, 2024

Posted in STCL News

The Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics at South Texas College of Law Houston recently received a $27,200 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation for technology upgrades, increasing the law school’s capacity to provide legal services to Greater Houston’s underrepresented populations...