Students

The dream of becoming a lawyer started early for Lorena Valle. Her introduction to the legal world began at age seven when she and her family emigrated from Guatemala to Houston. She subsequently spent a lot of time with immigration...

Kathryn “Kate” G. Tavakoli, a part-time 3L student at South Texas College of Law Houston who plans to graduate in December, recently received a special commendation for her “outstanding contributions to the provision of legal services to the poor” from...

Adam McCoy, president of the Veterans Association at South Texas College of Law Houston, is committed to helping fellow veterans succeed after their service. Learn why this 2L is studying the law and leading this organization rather than dealing blackjack...

Tam “Tom” Pham, U.S. Army veteran and third-year student at South Texas College of Law Houston, loved serving his country in the Middle East for multiple tours from 2005-16, but he always felt a sense his service wasn’t complete. When the...

At South Texas College of Law Houston, student groups offer more than just a gathering place for law school members or a bullet point on a resume. They also offer a greater sense of purpose and a different way of...

by Professor Val Ricks Clerk for a judge if you possibly can. In Texas, the state supreme court, federal appellate and trial courts, and federal magistrates and bankruptcy courts hire clerks. Federal administrative law and immigration courts also hire clerks. Across...

Harrison Long is a third-year law school student at South Texas College of Law Houston and plans to graduate in May 2022. By Harrison Long