Q: Where do I pick up my materials?

Pick up materials at the Patron Services Desk (2 nd floor). Microfilm and In-Library-Use-Only materials may NOT leave the Library.

Question 1

Who can use Interlibrary Loan service?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCLH) Faculty and Students. Members of Houston Area Law Librarians (HALL) may also request an account.

Question 2

What may be requested?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Anything not in the Library’s collection.

Question 3

What does it cost?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

STCLH will not charge you for this service. Fees charged by lending libraries are passed on to you, but only with your prior approval.

Question 4

How long does it take?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

This varies depending on what is requested, how many libraries have the item and where they are located. For copies, it could take as little as 24 hours, or for a book, as long as 4 weeks.

Question 5

Can I track the progress of my request?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Yes, by logging on to your Interlibrary Loan account and viewing your “Outstanding Requests.”

Question 6

How will I know when my materials arrive?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

An automatic email or text will be sent. [At the time you created your account, you should select a notification method (email or text).] To verify or change your notification preference, log into your account and update your preferences.

Question 7

Where do I pick up my materials?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Pick up materials at the Patron Services Desk (2^nd floor). Microfilm and In-Library-Use-Only materials may NOT leave the Library.

Question 8

How long may I keep my materials?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Due dates are set by the lending libraries. Specific due dates are written on the book bands that identify Interlibrary Loan items.

Question 9

May Interlibrary Loan materials be renewed?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

It is up to the policies of the Lending Library. We can request a renewal, but if they deny the request then you must return the item. We can always re-request from another library.

Question 10

Where do I return my materials?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Return materials in person at the Patron Services Desk.

Question 11

Are my requests saved?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Yes. Log on to your account and click on Interlibrary Loan Requests.

Question 12

Who do I contact with problems or questions?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Contact the Interlibrary Loan Department via email at AskBlanche@stcl.edu, or call 713-646-1712.

Question 13

When is your deadline?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

For Fall 2024, our Priority Deadline is on February 9th, and the final deadline is May 10th. As for Spring 2025, the priority deadline is set for September 23rd, with the final deadline being November 25th to qualify for our priority deadline, which includes a fee waiver, you must submit your application, resume, and personal statement. Test scores and CAS reports can be provided after the deadline.

Question 14

What do I need to apply?

Accepted Answer

In order to apply to our program you need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a current LSAT or GRE score, an STCLH application, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and a resume. All applicants must also register with CAS.

Question 15

Do I need to have an undergraduate degree in pre-law or a law related field?

Accepted Answer

While we require an accredited bachelor’s degree it does not need to be in a specific area or focus.

Question 16

Do you offer spring admission?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our spring class starts in early January. See the above question for deadline information.

Question 17

When should I take the LSAT or GRE?

Accepted Answer

We recommend taking the LSAT or GRE when you feel most prepared however by taking it on the earlier side of the application cycle it will allow you extra time should you want/need to retake the exam. Results are sent timely after your exam is taken.

Question 18

Will my applicant be considered if I apply by the application deadline, but the LSAT or GRE score will be released after the deadline?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as your application is submitted by the application deadline your application will be considered. Once we receive your score and your file is complete, we will place your application in review.

Question 19

How long is my LSAT/GRE score valid?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

LSAT/GRE scores are valid for five years. Your most recent score must still be valid at the start of the semester for which you are applying.

Question 20

How does STCL Houston consider multiple LSAT/GRE scores?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

We will consider your highest LSAT score as we review your application. However, all LSAT scores will be reported to us by CAS. We will consider all reportable GRE scores and will evaluate each section of the GRE independently. We are required to report to the ABA the highest score achieved.

Question 21

Do I need to register with CAS?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Yes. All applicants are required to register with the CAS; foreign educated applicants will submit their foreign transcripts to the LSAC JD Credential Evaluation Service for evaluation. For information on CAS go to https://www.lsac.org.

Question 22

When should I apply?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

If you would like to take advantage of the application fee waiver you should apply by February 9th (for Fall) and September 23rd (for Spring). We have a rolling admissions process, and we review applications as they are completed.

Question 23

What if my grades or LSAT/GRE are below the median?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

We admit students who are below the median and review all applications on a holistic basis. However if your scores or grades are on the lower side your personal statement, letters of recommendation, and resume will be very important.

Question 24

What is the lowest LSAT/GRE you will accept?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

We do not have a minimum LSAT/GRE score and all test scores will be considered. However, files are reviewed holistically.

Question 25

What is the lowest GPA you will accept?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

We do not have a minimum GPA and like the LSAT/GRE, all files are reviewed holistically.

Question 26

Do you consider graduate grades?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

We will look at them however they are not weighed as heavily as undergraduate grades. Not all applicants earn graduate degrees, so it is better for us to use the undergraduate GPA. Also, we have no context for considering and comparing graduate grades.

Question 27

Other than grades and the test score, what do you look for?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Our admissions committee takes the personal statement very seriously. Since we do not offer Admissions interviews you should approach it as an opportunity to interview with the committee. You may write about your skills, strengths, advanced degrees, work experiences, personal struggles you have overcome, and professionally related extracurricular activities. Make sure that you do not restate your resume. In a separate statement of no more than 1 page, you may want to explain any mitigating circumstances in your record. Also, remember to proofread your information very carefully!

Question 28

How long should the personal statement be?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

It should be 2-3 pages double-spaced.

Question 29

Do you have provisional admissions?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

No, we do not.

Question 30

I am non traditional student. Will my age work against me in the application process?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

No. The Admissions Committee wants to have all kinds of people as part of its law school. As a non-traditional student, you can use your experience as a benefit in your application.

Question 31

How do I apply for scholarships?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Once admitted, applicants are considered for scholarships and are awarded them automatically based on their undergraduate GPA and the LSAT or GRE score. There is no separate application. If an admitted student is not awarded a scholarship their first year, they may be eligible for academic scholarships based on their law school GPA for their 2nd and 3rd year.

Question 32

How do I apply for financial aid?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

You can complete the FAFSA after January 1st. That gets the process started. STCLH will not make a decision on your financial aid until you have been admitted into the JD program. We will automatically mail you any additional information that you need to apply. You can complete the FAFSA online. You should not wait until you have been admitted to complete the FAFSA.

Question 33

What types of Federal, State, and Institutional aid can I receive?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

As a graduate student, financial aid consists of Federal Direct loans including Unsubsidized and Graduate PLUS loans and Federal Work-study. Institutional aid consists of scholarships. Residents of the State of Texas can apply for the Texas Equalization Grant (TEG).

Question 34

Where can I find information on Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Graduate PLUS loans?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

A comprehensive webpage of all Federal Direct Student Loan information is located here.

Question 35

Can I apply for financial aid before I am accepted for admission?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Yes, anyone may complete the FAFSA before applying for admission or being accepted. The FAFSA application is located here. South Texas College of Law Houston’s Federal School Code number is (004977). Once you complete the FAFSA, the Financial Aid Office will receive your results electronically.

Question 36

What other forms does South Texas College of Law Houston require of a student to apply for financial aid?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Students planning to borrow Federal Direct Student loans must complete both loan entrance counseling and Master Promissory Notes located here.

Question 37

How do I apply for a South Texas College of Law Houston scholarship?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

All entering students are considered for merit scholarships based on their undergraduate performance and LSAT score. Please contact the Admissions Office at 713-646-1810 for more information on scholarships.

Question 38

Do many students at South Texas College of Law Houston receive scholarships upon admission?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Approximately 56 percent of South Texas College of Law Houston’s admitted students receive partial scholarships. The College also offers scholarships to continuing students. These scholarship opportunities are announced during the academic year.

Question 39

Will Federal Direct Student Loans cover all of my costs at South Texas College of Law Houston?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

A combination of Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loans may be necessary to cover the full cost of attendance at South Texas College of Law Houston. Costs of attendance include tuition, fees, books, room, board, transportation, and miscellaneous. The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan maximum amount per fall and spring semesters is $20,500. This amount doesn’t cover the full amount of tuition and fees and therefore, students borrow the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan to cover the remaining balance. A Graduate PLUS loan maximum amount per year is limited to the College’s Cost of Attendance.

Question 40

How will I know how much I need to borrow to cover the Cost of Attendance?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

After a student is admitted and submits a seat deposit, the Financial Aid Office will review a student’s FAFSA and institutional financial aid application for eligibility. Based on a student’s eligibility, the Financial Aid Office will email a student a financial aid award letter which may consist of loans, scholarships and or grants.

Question 41

Will I be able to borrow to purchase a new laptop?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

After a student is admitted and submits a seat deposit, the Financial Aid Office will review a student’s FAFSA and institutional financial aid application for eligibility. Based on a student’s eligibility, the Financial Aid Office will email a student a financial aid award letter which may consist of loans, scholarships and or grants.

Question 42

What if I choose not to borrow a Federal Direct Loan or less than the maximum amount?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

A student should borrow only the amount needed. When you receive your financial award letter detailing how much you are eligible to borrow, you may reduce that amount simply by logging into your STANLEY web account. Information and directions are provided along with the award letter.

Question 43

What steps do I take if I do need to borrow the full amount of the Federal Direct Loan as shown on my award letter?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Step 1: A student wishing to accept all of the loans offered to him/her will log into STANLEY and accept the awards.

Step 2: Navigate to here to complete entrance counseling and the Master Promissory Note.

Step 3: If the student chooses to borrow a Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan, he/she will apply here and a credit check will be completed as part of the application process.

Question 44

Why is my credit important how can I check it?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Many students who attend South Texas College of Law Houston borrow Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loans in addition to the unsubsidized loan. To be eligible for the Graduate PLUS loan, a student must have non-delinquent credit. Bad credit usually implies having made late payments (more than 30 days) on credit cards, medical bills, telephone bills, rent or other types of credit. Defaults, collections actions, write-offs and bankruptcy also indicate bad credit. Because mistakes often occur with credit reporting agencies, we strongly recommend that you contact one or all of the national credit agencies to receive a copy of your credit report in advance of applying for Graduate PLUS loans. You may request your annual free credit report here.

Question 45

What if I have a negative credit rating?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

If your credit rating is negative, you should remedy any deficiencies before applying for a loan. Some students are required to have co-signers for Federal Graduate PLUS loans. Negative credit may seriously affect your ability to finance your education through the Graduate PLUS loan program. South Texas College of Law Houston does not have the resources to lend money to students who cannot obtain Federal Graduate PLUS loans or Private (Alternative) Loans.

Question 46

May I return my refund if I decide I no longer need it?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Yes. A student can return Federal Direct Student loan funds to the U.S. Department of Education at any time. The return is done through the loan servicer that your loans have been assigned. If you do not know your servicer or do not have their information, do the following:

Log onto to www.nslds.ed.gov (National Student Loan Data System) and select “Financial Aid Review” (FAFSA ID login information is required)
Once in your account on NSLDS you will see:
- Each student loan ever borrowed and the college attended
- Each servicer assigned by the U.S. Department of Education to each
  loan
- Contact information for each servicer
Contact your servicer for all information regarding your loan including
returning funds, repayment plans, etc.

Question 47

If I have more questions, who can I contact?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

You may call or email the Financial Aid Office at South Texas College of Law Houston. The email address is faid@stcl.edu and the phone number is 713-646-1820.

Experian, 1-888-397-3742 or visit their website

Trans-Union, 1-800-888-4213 or visit their website

CBI/Equifax, 1-800-997-2493 or visit their website

Question 48

Who is the ideal candidate for the J.D. Part-time / Online?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

The J.D. Part-time / Online schedule is designed for motivated self-starters who wish to pursue a law degree through a more flexible delivery format that allows them to maintain their professional and personal responsibilities while obtaining their legal education. We expect students in the online schedule to be comfortable in an online learning environment and have access to reliable internet access for the virtual classroom and digital resources.

Question 49

Is the J.D. Part-time / Online schedule as rigorous as the traditional, full-time J.D. schedule?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Yes. South Texas requires all students to meet exacting admissions criteria. Just like students in the traditional, on-campus programs, online students will be expected to meet rigorous academic and professional standards.

Question 50

Can students continue to work full-time while pursuing the J.D. Part-time / Online?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

We anticipate our J.D. Part-time / Online students to continue working at their full- or part-time jobs during the day. Additionally, we expect they will commit the necessary time and effort during the evenings and weekends to complete classwork, including attending some regularly scheduled synchronous classes in the evening as well as participating in some daytime commitments, such as faculty office hours or school events.

Question 51

How much time should students expect to dedicate to the J.D. Part-time / Online?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

As with any law school degree program, the J.D. Part-time / Online schedule will require significant dedication during and after class times, which will include readings, preparation, office hours, discussion board submissions and responses, and synchronous and asynchronous classes. Students should plan to commit approximately two to three hours per week outside of class for every credit hour.

Some students may periodically choose to take time off from work or daytime commitments to complete assignments or prepare for classes or exams.

Question 52

How does the J.D. Part-time / Online work?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Types of classes: Beginning in fall 2023, J.D. Part-time / Online students will take classes mostly online in a combination of synchronous classes (face-to-face virtual at set times) and asynchronous classes (no set class time, but with regularly assigned deadlines) each semester.

On-campus requirement: At the beginning of the fall semester each year, students will have a required in-person experience on campus in Houston (7-8 days). For the first year, this includes orientation with all students, opportunities to meet the professors teaching online courses that semester, connections with student organizations, and in-person class time. This “residency” experience will ensure that online students are familiar with and become a part of the South Texas community.

Time to completion: The part-time J.D. degree can be completed in four years.

Question 53

When will synchronous courses be scheduled, and how often?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Synchronous activities will typically be scheduled on weekday evenings and occasionally during the day on Saturdays.

Question 54

Can online students access campus resources?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

STCL Houston Student Services will be available for virtual meetings and phone calls with online students, in addition to various online workshops and connection opportunities. Some of those include academic advising, financial aid and debt counseling, library services, and career services.

Question 55

What opportunities will exist to connect with professors?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

For all students, STCL Houston faculty are available during regular office hours, and phone or virtual conversations are quite common. Students and professors also engage through email and through the learning system messaging features. If online students sign up for co-curricular or extracurricular activities involving professors, they will have additional opportunities to make connections with faculty members.

Question 56

Will online students be able to engage with student organizations?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Student organizations will offer virtual opportunities for online students to participate in various meetings and in academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities including law reviews, clinics, and advocacy. Students who are able are always welcome to come to campus for in-person participation, as well.

Question 57

Will online students be allowed to transfer into the full-time, on-campus schedule after their first two long semesters?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

J.D. Part-time / Flex and J.D. Part-time / Online students may seek to transfer to the full-time, on-campus schedule after successfully completing the initial fall and spring semesters. Transfers are granted on a case-by-case basis.

Question 58

Will online students be able to apply for financial aid and scholarships?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Yes, J.D. Part-time / Online students are eligible to apply for the same financial aid and scholarship opportunities as all other South Texas students.

Question 59

Will the diploma for online students indicate classes were taken online?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

South Texas College of Law Houston offers one ABA-accredited J.D. degree, and each student’s diploma only notes that degree — regardless of whether the degree was achieved full-time or part-time, on campus or online.

Question 60

Are letters of recommendation required?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Yes, at least two letters of recommendation are required, and you may submit up to three. It is more important what your recommenders say versus who they are. However academic or professional recommendations are preferred.

Question 61

How and where should letters of recommendation be addressed?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Letters of Recommendation may be addressed to the members of the Admissions Committee and must be submitted using the CAS letter of recommendation service. Go to https://www.lsac.org for more information.

Question 62

Should the letters be sent to you directly?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

No. We require that you use the CAS recommendation service. If you are unable to submit them during CAS please contact admissions@stcl.edu.

Question 63

Will my file be reviewed before it is complete?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

No. We do not review files until a CAS report has been received.

Question 64

When will I be notified?

BlueAtlas · Accepted Answer

Decisions are made on a rolling basis, and all decisions will be sent out via email. You will also receive an email once you apply with access to our online portal where you can check the status of your application.

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