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St. Mary’s School of Law places fourth in ABA Competitions Championship
Continuing its mission to prepare students to become practice-ready attorneys, the St. Mary’s University School of Law continues to receive recognition for its Advocacy Program, known as the National Team, by placing fourth in the 2025 American …
Methodist Healthcare Ministries partners with St. Mary’s University School of Law to protect consumers with housing issues
Methodist Healthcare Ministries provides two years of funding for St. Mary’s Law Real Estate Clinic and Consumer Protection Clinic Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. (MHM) announced a $1.26 million grant to St. Mary’s University, powering …
St. Mary’s School of Law joins online course collaboration
Partnership with three other schools expands course access Continuing to find ways to offer its students online access to their education, the St. Mary’s University School of Law has partnered with three other law schools, offering students …
Catholic law school graduates more likely to lead lives of service, ethics and long-term legal practice
New national study reveals Catholic legal education’s impact extends far beyond graduation A groundbreaking new study challenges the conventional thinking around legal education and reveals how Catholic law schools are forming attorneys who lead with service, ethics …
School of Law Gold & Blue
Rattlers mascot celebrates a century at St. Mary’s University
The emblematic snake that charms the hearts of students and alumni became part of the official verbiage for St. Mary’s University Athletics 100 years ago. The reptilian references evolved later into the beloved mascot, Rattler Man.
Family support propels J.D. student to fulfill childhood dream
Daeja Hall, who will accept her Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s Law at the Spring 2025 Law Commencement, was propelled by her family to fulfill her childhood dream.
Graduate of first-in-the-nation master’s degree focuses on special education law
Patricia Howey is the first to earn a Master of Jurisprudence with a concentration in Special Education Advocacy at St. Mary’s Law.
Director of Student Records continues mother’s work
Every St. Mary’s University School of Law student record since 1987, from grades to certifying J.D. degree requirements, has crossed the desk of Yvonne Olfers (B.A. ’80), Director of Student Records.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor shares career insights with St. Mary’s Law community
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor shares career insights with St. Mary’s Law community.
$5M donation establishes Bennie W. Bock II Center for Business and Transaction Law
A $5 million donation establishes the Bennie W. Bock II Center for Business and Transaction Law at the St. Mary’s University School of Law.
Two J.D. alumni appointed to new Texas Business Court
The newly created Texas Business Court features two alumni from the St. Mary’s University School of Law: the Hon. Marialyn Barnard (J.D. ’92) in San Antonio and the Hon. Patrick Sweeten (J.D. ’96) in Austin.
St. Mary’s LL.M. graduate advocates for immigrants
As an immigration attorney, Roberto Campos (LL.M. ’18) has walked in the shoes of the clients he represents every day. It was not long ago that Campos, along with his parents and five siblings, immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico.
St. Mary’s Law May J.D. graduate commits to inspiring future Latina lawyers
Yuliana Gaytan Portillo, who will graduate on Saturday, May 17, with a J.D. from the St. Mary’s University School of Law, is committed to breaking barriers for other Latina law students.
J.D. alumnus from the Rio Grande Valley turns tenacity into criminal defense career
Carlos A. García, who earned his J.D. in 2005, decided to attend the St. Mary’s School of Law after a first career as a school administrator.