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Why Do STCL Houston Students Ring the Bell?

December 13, 2021

Since the 1980s, 3Ls at South Texas have rung the replica Liberty Bell that sits on display in the atrium before graduation. But what’s the meaning of this tradition and how did it originate? The history might surprise you. In 1973,...

Alumna Genora K. Boykins ’85 Becomes First Woman, First African American to Serve as Chair of South Texas College of Law Houston Board of Directors

December 10, 2021

Posted in STCL News

Alumna Genora K. Boykins’85 took the helm as chair of the South Texas College of Law Houston board of directors at the Dec. 8 board meeting, becoming the first woman and first African American to win election to this key...

Distinguished Attorney J. Ken Johnson Recognized for STCL Houston Board Leadership

December 8, 2021

Posted in STCL News

Ken Johnson ’86, Of Counsel at Martin | Walton LLP, was recognized Wednesday for his seven years of distinguished service as chairman of the South Texas College of Law Houston Board of Directors and 20 years total service on the...

Student Spotlight: Lorena Valle

December 7, 2021

Posted in Students

The dream of becoming a lawyer started early for Lorena Valle. Her introduction to the legal world began at age seven when she and her family emigrated from Guatemala to Houston. She subsequently spent a lot of time with immigration...

South Texas Community Helps Provide More than 63,000 Meals to Feed the Hungry

December 6, 2021

Posted in STCL News, Students

South Texas College of Law Houston’s Student Bar Association continued the decade-long tradition of serving as the largest academic contributor to the ABC13’s Share Your Holidays 2021 food drive, benefiting the Houston Food Bank.

Shaun Devine’s Retirement Completes STCL Houston Journey That Began as a Student

November 19, 2021

Posted in Alumni

Click the image to share your messages and fond memories with Ms. Devine. When Shaun Devine ’93 walked on the South Texas College of Law Houston campus as a first-year student in 1990, she couldn’t have known...

South Texas Law Student Receives Commendation for Her Dedication to Pro Bono Service

November 16, 2021

Posted in Students

Kathryn “Kate” G. Tavakoli, a part-time 3L student at South Texas College of Law Houston who plans to graduate in December, recently received a special commendation for her “outstanding contributions to the provision of legal services to the poor” from...

Texas Bar Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant To STCL Houston For Pro Bono Services

November 15, 2021

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) recently was awarded a $25,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to support the law school’s pro bono clinic that assists tenants in fighting evictions and maintaining housing stability. The grant will provide...

The Broken Batson: Race, Jury Selection, and the Legitimacy of Criminal Justice

November 12, 2021

Posted in STCL News

by Geoffrey Corn Gary A. Kuiper Distinguished Professor of Law Jury selection in Ahmaud Arbery murder trial has many scratching their heads to understand how the jury that will judge this case includes only one African American in a community that is...

Student Spotlight: Adam McCoy

November 10, 2021

Posted in Students

Adam McCoy, president of the Veterans Association at South Texas College of Law Houston, is committed to helping fellow veterans succeed after their service. Learn why this 2L is studying the law and leading this organization rather than dealing blackjack...