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Veterans Day: Alumnus Shares How Marines Prepared Him for Law School, Life

November 12, 2025

Posted in Alumni

The Hon. Drew B. Tipton ’94, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, spoke to students at South Texas College of Law Houston on Veterans Day about the value of his military service and how it has informed his career as a...

Law School Leaders: 2L George Drouillard, President, Veteran Law Students Association

November 11, 2025

Posted in STCL News

When 13-year-old Massachusetts native George Drouillard made a pact with his cousin to become a professional soccer player, he never thought he would end up as a law student at South Texas College of Law Houston, much less the president...

Veteran Maria Chapa Lopez ’86: Service and Leadership

November 11, 2025

Posted in Alumni

For Maria Chapa Lopez ’86, the law is more than a profession; it is a calling to serve. Over the course of her distinguished career, Lopez has repeatedly exemplified the highest ideals of justice, public service, and leadership — from her...

Student Spotlight: Ashlyn Cox, 3L

November 7, 2025

Posted in Students

Why did you choose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston? I wanted to stay close to my family and build my professional network in the Houston area, a community where I grew up and where I envision building...

South Texas Law Hosts 2025 International Association of Law Libraries Conference

November 6, 2025

Posted in STCL News

The Fred Parks Law Library at South Texas College of Law Houston recently hosted the International Association of Law Libraries (IALL) 43rd Annual Course, a week-long conference attracting 120 delegates representing 16 countries and various states from across the nation...

Garland R. Walker Memorial Mock Trial Competition Returns to South Texas Law

October 29, 2025

Posted in STCL News

Over the last three weeks, non-varsity advocates at South Texas College of Law Houston have been participating in the Garland R. Walker Memorial Mock Trial Competition. After arguing seven rounds against a field of 45 talented competitors, 3L student Cotton...

Student Spotlight: Connor Lane Downing, 2L

October 24, 2025

Posted in Students

Why did you choose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston? I chose South Texas Law because it offered me the best opportunity to pursue a legal career in Texas. What legal opportunities are you participating in, and how...

South Texas Law Receives 2025 Law School Commitment to Service Award

October 23, 2025

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston was chosen to receive the Texas Access to Justice Commission’s (TAJC) 2025 Law School Commitment to Service Award — marking the fifth time the law school has received it since the recognition began in...

Student Spotlight: Angelina Mullins, 3L

October 17, 2025

Posted in Students

Why did you choose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston?I chose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston for its downtown location, which is within walking distance from courthouses and several law firms. It is in the...

South Texas College of Law Houston Gala Raises $400,000 for Student Scholarships

October 15, 2025

Posted in STCL News, Alumni

The South Texas College of Law Houston community gathered on Saturday, October 11, at 713 Music Hall for the annual South Texas Law Gala — an elegant and energetic evening that raised an impressive $400,000 for student scholarships. The event’s theme, “The Spirit...