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Alumni Spotlight: Lane Mears ’97 advances global rule of law

April 26, 2021

Posted in Alumni

In 2009, STCL Houston alumnus Lane Mears ‘97 was living what he would call a comfortable life. He had established a solid career as a civil litigator, he was active in his community, and he and his wife, Anna, were...

Law school innovation: Students use technology to build negotiations skills

April 26, 2021

Posted in Features

Legal negotiations can be challenging. Negotiations often require attorneys to adapt their communication styles, seek to understand an otherwise unknown opponent, and compromise while meeting a client's needs. Negotiation skills also have become increasingly important in today’s legal field. With...

How to Choose the Right Law School: Here Are Five Things to Consider

April 16, 2021

Posted in Features

Let’s say you’re set on law school or maybe just exploring the possibility. With this interest comes a slew of questions that can leave you scratching your head. Where do you start? Since choosing the right law school isn’t an...

No Obstacle Too Big for 10th Annual South Texas Mock Trial Challenge Advocates

April 15, 2021

Posted in STCL News

Since 2012, the nation’s strongest mock trial competitors have converged on the South Texas College of Law Houston campus every March to participate in what has become one of the most prestigious tournaments among U.S. law schools. As the hosts...

STCL Houston Extends Reign of Advocacy Excellence, Earning Its Unrivaled 135th National Advocacy Championship

March 26, 2021

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston students Juanita Deaver and Reid Carrillo recently took first place at the 13th Annual National Latino(a) Law Student Association Moot Court Competition, earning the school’s unrivaled 135th national advocacy championship. Deaver and Carrillo also won...

South Texas College of Law Houston Adds Five New Members to Board of Directors

March 26, 2021

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston recently announced the addition of five new members to the board of directors of Houston’s oldest law school. Joining the board are Michael E. Cokinos and STCL Houston alumni Aparna Dave '02, Ephraim del Pozo...

South Texas College of Law Houston students Kylie Terry and Javier Gonzalez

STCL Houston Students Win Unprecedented 134th National Advocacy Championship; Law School Has Twice as Many Wins as Any Other School in the Country

March 15, 2021

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston students Kylie Terry and Javier Gonzalez effectively extended the reign of advocacy excellence at Houston’s oldest law school by earning its unrivaled 134th national advocacy championship in February. STCL Houston has twice as many national...

Marcela Duffy Houston Businesswoman and Style Icon

Houston Businesswoman and Style Icon Donates High-End Wardrobe to Law Students in Need

March 1, 2021

Posted in STCL News

While Houston businesswoman, beloved matriarch, and noted style icon Marcela Duffy passed away in June 2020, her impeccable elegance and commitment to service long will outlive her 82-year life. Duffy’s daughters, Jackie Sitton and Chris Henrichsen, recognized the treasure they owned...

STCL Houston Recognizes 2021 Presidential Fellows with Virtual, Honorary Event

March 1, 2021

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston recently was pleased to host an honorary, virtual event for 2021 Presidential Fellows — the law school’s 1L students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. STCL Houston President and Dean Michael F. Barry welcomed the...

Alumna Genora K. Boykins ’85 Elected Chair-Elect of South Texas College of Law Houston Board of Directors

January 5, 2021

Posted in Alumni, In the News

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) is pleased to announce the election of alumna Genora K. Boykins '85 as chair-elect of the board of directors for the nearly 100-year-old law school. Confirmed by her fellow board members, Boykins has...

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