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

November 11, 2024

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

Posted in Students

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...

Garland Walker Inn of Court Earns National Honor for Legal Education Program Featuring STCL Houston Law Professor

November 4, 2024

Posted in STCL News

Last spring, local attorneys, law professors, and law students learned about defamation law through a creative continuing legal education program featuring South Texas College of Law Assistant Professor Haley Palfreyman Jankowski as Taylor Swift. The program — directed by U.S. Fifth...

Student Spotlight: TJ La, 2L

November 1, 2024

Posted in Students

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

Posted in Students

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...

Attorney Carlos Calderón Leads the Pro Bono Legal Clinics at South Texas College of Law Houston

October 24, 2024

Posted in STCL News

Carlos A. V. Calderón, JD, returned to South Texas College of Law Houston in May 2024 to become the senior director of legal services for the law school’s Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity...

Vice Admiral (Ret.) U.S. Navy JAG Shares Leadership Advice at Agosto Center Lecture

October 21, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Features

During the third annual Agosto Center Lecture Tuesday at South Texas College of Law Houston, Nanette “Nan” DeRenzi, vice admiral (ret.) U.S. Navy JAG, presented “Keep Moving Forward: Awareness, Access, and Attitude.” Assistant Dean Donna Davis, JD, hosted the event...

Student Spotlight: Brenton Kim, 2L

October 18, 2024

Posted in Students

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

Posted in STCL News, Students

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

Posted in STCL News, Students

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...