About STCL Houston
Welcome to South Texas College of Law Houston
South Texas College of Law Houston is a private, independent institution offering an ABA-accredited J.D. degree through both full-time and part-time schedules. Houston’s first law school — founded in 1923 — is located in the vibrant downtown of the nation’s fourth largest city, and it attracts diverse students from across the country. STCL Houston provides students an exceptional legal education that ensures graduates are ready to lead, ready to win, and ready to practice law.
Our Story
Our mission continues to be our guiding light as we embark upon our second century of excellence in legal education.
Connect with Our Alumni
Our growing alumni community is more than 16,000 strong and spans across the country and worldwide.
By the Numbers
Celebrating 100 Years
As the first law school in Houston, we are proud to celebrate 100 amazing years of traditions, community, friends, and excellence. Since 1923, South Texas College of Law Houston has been committed to innovative leadership and providing an exceptional legal education to working professionals.
Careers at South Texas
Want to be a part of the STCL Houston team? When you join the STCL Houston family, you join a growing, lively team dedicated to excellence and to supporting our students to reach their goals. Browse our open positions to find your perfect opportunity today.
InRe is our community magazine published in-house, which spotlights our excellent STCL Houston alumni, students, staff, and faculty. Over 16,000 copies of each issue are sent to STCL Houston alumni nationwide, and we seek to consistently provide top-quality content for our readers.