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South Texas Law Coordinates Trip for Swearing-in Ceremony at U.S. Supreme Court

March 6, 2026

Eleven South Texas College of Law Houston alumni and the law school’s President and Dean Rey Valencia recently shared the distinctive experience of being admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in Washington, D.C. Those...

Student Spotlight: Kallie Ramirez, 2L

March 6, 2026

Posted in Students

Why did you choose to attend South Texas Law? I knew I wanted to live and work in Houston long term, and having a strong local network was extremely important to me. During the application process, I focused on how...

Cultural Competency Training by South Texas Law Alumna Enhances Study Abroad

March 5, 2026

Posted in STCL News, Alumni

Alumna Sharon Schweitzer ’89 — South Texas College of Law Houston board member, board of visitors member, and adjunct professor — provided cultural competency training recently for students and faculty who will be traveling to Prague, Czech Republic, this summer with the...

Special Exhibition Closes Out Black History Month at STCL Houston

March 2, 2026

Posted in STCL News

A special Black History Month exhibit and presentation at South Texas College of Law Houston featuring the Hon. Mark Davidson helped bring a meaningful close to the month of February. Organized and coordinated by the Black Law Students Association (BLSA)...

Law School Leaders: Kayla Baxter, 3L

February 27, 2026

Posted in STCL News

A staunch advocate with a curious mind, Kayla Baxter knew she wanted to be a lawyer as early as the eighth grade. In school, she was always the first to step up and defend her friends. In the city, the...

South Texas Law Review Article Wins Statewide Award for Excellence

February 26, 2026

Posted in STCL News

The South Texas Law Review published by South Texas College of Law Houston recently received the 2026 Outstanding Law Review Article Award from the Texas Bar Foundation for an article it published by Justice David M. Gunn, Court of Appeals...

Mamie Proctor ’68: Celebrating STCL Houston’s First Black Student and Alumna

February 25, 2026

Posted in Alumni, Features

Mamie Proctor ’68 achieved many firsts in her lifetime. She was the first Black individual to enroll and graduate from South Texas College of Law Houston, turning a successful career as a law librarian into a successful career as an...

Student Spotlight: Emily Gallagher, 1L

February 20, 2026

Posted in Students

Why did you choose to attend South Texas Law? I chose STCL Houston because of its reputation for excellence in advocacy and hands-on legal training. I was drawn to the supportive environment and how the school continuously emphasized the importance...

Student Spotlight: Helena Oliver, 3L Part-time Student

February 13, 2026

Posted in Students

Why did you choose to attend South Texas Law? I chose STCL Houston because of the availability of the flex part-time program and its history of offering a part-time path to a JD degree. It was my top choice and...

South Texas Law Alumnus Joe Gutheinz ’96: The Moon Rock Hunter

February 5, 2026

Posted in Alumni, Features

Only one graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston can claim record-setting courtroom victories, historic firsts, impactful appointments, corporate and civic leadership roles, high profile clients, innovative approaches… and the moniker “The Moon Rock Hunter”: Joe Gutheinz, class of 1996...