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STCL Houston Ranks No. 6 in the Nation on ABA Law Student Division’s 2021 “Competition Champions” List

June 10, 2021

The American Bar Association (ABA) Law Student Division recently ranked South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) as No. 6 in the nation on its 2021 Competition Champions list. The ABA created this annual ranking to recognize law schools that...

STCL Houston Serves as Founding Member of First-of-its-Kind Coalition: The National Association of Standalone Graduate Schools

June 8, 2021

Posted in STCL News

First-of-Its-Kind Coalition Will Ensure That the Needs of Independent Graduate Schools, and Their Students, Are Represented in Federal and State Policy and Funding Discussions HOUSTON (June 8, 2021) — South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) — and 10 other...

Houston Business Journal: Meet the Dean Who Fosters Tomorrow’s Legal Workforce

June 4, 2021

Posted in In the News

Michael Barry, dean of the South Texas College of Law Houston, grew up in a military home and moved all over the country. Since his father was a lawyer for the U.S. Coast Guard, Barry watched his father navigate the...

Five Things to Know About Law School

May 19, 2021

Posted in Students

Harrison Long is a third-year law school student at South Texas College of Law Houston and plans to graduate in May 2022. By Harrison Long

STCL Houston partners with Houston Police Chief to discuss path forward after Chauvin verdict

April 30, 2021

Posted in STCL News

An estimated 18 million viewers watched on Tuesday, April 20, as Judge Peter Cahill read the verdict in the murder trial for ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was tried and convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter...

New Writing Center at South Texas College of Law Houston offers targeted support

April 29, 2021

Posted in STCL News

Despite logistical complications brought on by COVID-19, South Texas College of Law Houston’s Writing Center has already proven a popular and necessary resource to students and faculty during its first year in operation. Designed to serve as a complement to the...

Houston Law Students Hone Their Legal Skills While Serving the Community

April 28, 2021

Posted in STCL News

Prospective employers pursue law school graduates who have the skill, knowledge, and professional experience to contribute to their organizations on day one. That is why the Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics at South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston)operate...

STCL Houston Adds Two New Professors to Law Faculty

April 26, 2021

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) recently hired two new professors, adding to its 50-strong, full-time faculty. Beginning in fall 2021, Ryan H. Nelson and D’Andra Millsap Shu will teach civil procedure and legal research and writing, respectively.

Alumni Spotlight: Lane Mears ’97 advances global rule of law

April 26, 2021

Posted in Alumni

In 2009, STCL Houston alumnus Lane Mears ‘97 was living what he would call a comfortable life. He had established a solid career as a civil litigator, he was active in his community, and he and his wife, Anna, were...

Law school innovation: Students use technology to build negotiations skills

April 26, 2021

Posted in Features

Legal negotiations can be challenging. Negotiations often require attorneys to adapt their communication styles, seek to understand an otherwise unknown opponent, and compromise while meeting a client's needs. Negotiation skills also have become increasingly important in today’s legal field. With...