Heaven Smith will soon leave South Texas College of Law Houston with a J.D. degree and a commitment to serve in the U.S. Army. She will proudly join the ranks of South Texas graduates who have served in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the U.S. Army — or JAG officers.

The American Bar Association notes that new lawyers are becoming JAG officers more frequently, working in all legal matters involving the military. The work mirrors almost every aspect of civilian law, and JAGs are selected for each of the five U.S. military branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force.

I am a 2L here at South Texas College of Law Houston. I’ve been very involved with the Student Bar Association, I’m the vice president-elect for 2022-23 school year.  I served as a freshman senator for STCL Houston during my first year. I am also involved with the school’s Advocacy Program as a member of the moot court team.

I am a 2L here at South Texas College of Law Houston, and I’m expecting to graduate in May 2023. During my time here, I’ve been active with the Student Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi, CURRENTS: Journal of International Economic Law and the mentorship program.

I was born in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Houston, where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology with a minor in law, values and policy.