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STCL Houston Student Joins Other Veterans in Afghan Resettlement Service Project

November 8, 2021

Tam “Tom” Pham, U.S. Army veteran and third-year student at South Texas College of Law Houston, loved serving his country in the Middle East for multiple tours from 2005-16, but he always felt a sense his service wasn’t complete. When the...

Distinguished Attorney Gives Back to His Law School Alma Mater, Donating $3 Million to Establish The Benny Agosto, Jr. Diversity Center at South Texas College of Law Houston

October 19, 2021

Posted in STCL News, Alumni

Houston trial attorney Benny Agosto, Jr.’s recent gift to establish a diversity center at his alma mater, South Texas College of Law Houston, combined two of his life passions: giving back to the community and encouraging more diversity in the...

More Than Just a Gathering Place: AMICUS Builds Community and Allyship

October 18, 2021

Posted in Students

At South Texas College of Law Houston, student groups offer more than just a gathering place for law school members or a bullet point on a resume. They also offer a greater sense of purpose and a different way of...

Alumnus Has Rare Opportunity to Present Before Supreme Court Nov. 2; Law School Professors, Advocacy Students Engaged in Preparation Process

October 16, 2021

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) alumnus Richard A. “Rick” Morris ’91 will argue before the U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 2, and he has engaged STCL Houston professors and law students as he prepares to appeal the important...

Crowd Rises Twice to Honor E.J. Salcines ’63 When He Receives 2021 Dean’s Medal

October 16, 2021

Posted in Alumni

During The Gala 2021 in early October, South Texas College of Law Houston honored The Honorable Emiliano Jose “E.J.” Salcines ’63 with the prestigious Dean’s Medal. The event’s 400 guests gave Salcines two standing ovations! The former STCL Houston board member...

Ten Reasons Every Law Student (Who Can) Should Serve as a Judicial Law Clerk

October 8, 2021

Posted in Students

by Professor Val Ricks Clerk for a judge if you possibly can. In Texas, the state supreme court, federal appellate and trial courts, and federal magistrates and bankruptcy courts hire clerks. Federal administrative law and immigration courts also hire clerks. Across...

Alumnus Has Rare Opportunity to Present Oral Arguments Before Supreme Court Nov. 2; STCL Houston Professors, Advocacy Students Engaged in Preparation Process

October 5, 2021

Posted in Alumni

The U.S. Supreme Court began its October term Oct. 4. Early next month, South Texas alum Richard A. “Rick” Morris ’91 will argue before the Court in Washington, D.C., and he is spending time on the STCL Houston campus as...

The Gala for South Texas College of Law Houston Attracts Nearly 400 Guests, Raises More than $275,000 for Scholarships

October 3, 2021

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston)’s annual fundraiser, The Gala, drew more than 400 guests to The Revaire Saturday, Oct. 2, raising more than $275,000 for student scholarships. Chris Hanslik ’95 and Jill Willard Young ’96 co-chaired the successful...

South Texas offers support for tenants at upcoming Keep Harris Housed event in Alief

September 29, 2021

Posted in STCL News

Eric Kwartler, Public Interest Attorney in South Texas College of Law Houston’s Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics, and several of his law students will be providing guidance to area residents to help them avoid being evicted during a Keep Harris...

Advocating for a Path to Citizenship – STCL Houston Professor Mark Steiner devotes downtime to helping immigrants become citizens

September 27, 2021

Posted in STCL News

One day in 2007, an administrative assistant at Dr. Mark E. Steiner’s church forwarded an email about a citizenship workshop organized by BakerRipley and National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO), which connects low-income families and individuals to opportunity so...