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STCL Houston Celebrates Long Ties to Night Court, Which Expands Access to Justice

August 26, 2026

In 14 of the shows performed by Night Court — an all-lawyer musical theater troupe that raises money for legal charities — South Texas College of Law Houston Dean Emeritus Helen Jenkins played lead roles and helped attract large crowds from the...

Houston Attorneys to Receive Top Honors Oct. 1 from South Texas Law Alumni Association

August 26, 2026

Posted in Alumni

Three Houston attorneys will be recognized Oct. 1 at South Texas College of Law Houston’s Annual Alumni Awards Luncheon for their outstanding professional achievement, leadership, and service. The 2026 recipients of these prestigious honors are: This signature luncheon, which is...

New Faculty Members Begin in Fall 2026

August 21, 2026

Posted in STCL News

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

August 13, 2026

Posted in STCL News, Alumni

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...