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Special Exhibition Closes Out Black History Month at STCL Houston

March 2, 2026

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 Features, Alumni

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...

Law School Leaders: Elvia Sanchez, 3L

January 30, 2026

Posted in STCL News

For years, Brownsville native Elvia Sanchez dreamed of attending law school. But when she graduated from the University of Houston in 2020, the uncertainty of the pandemic led her to put that dream on hold and earn real-world experience instead...

South Texas Law’s VITA Program to Provide Free Tax Assistance Through April 11

January 29, 2026

Posted in STCL News

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at South Texas College of Law Houston is once again offering low-and-moderate-income individuals free assistance in preparing and electronically submitting their tax returns. Participants will be assisted by licensed attorneys supervising law students who...

STCL Houston Partnership with UEA LLM Program Offers Advanced Legal Study

January 22, 2026

Posted in STCL News

Anna Ortiz ’25 and Maya Mokrech ’25, recent South Texas College of Law Houston alumnae, have just completed their first semester of the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program at the University of East Anglia (UEA), located in Norwich, U.K. ...