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St. Mary’s University celebrates University and Law graduates at Fall 2025 Commencement
Alumnus Jorge Aguilar, CEO of Trove, to be Commencement speaker St. Mary’s University will honor the accomplishments of its 218 new graduates at its Fall 2025 Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 13. Commencement will begin at 2 p.m. in the …
St. Mary’s Law brings home national championship from National Civil Trial Competition
A team of third-year J.D. students from the St. Mary’s University School of Law were named national champions at the 24th Annual Greene Broillet & Wheeler National Civil Trial Competition.
Celebrate Christmas at St. Mary’s University
Events include Dec. 1 Christmas Spectacular Concert and Dec. 3 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony During the first week of December, two free Christmas events — the Christmas Spectacular concert and the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony — will imbue St. …
St. Mary’s Law receives $1 million gift from Gamez Law Firm for scholarships, courtroom upgrades
A special announcement was made during the 2025 Distinguished Law Graduate Dinner about the naming of the Joe A. Gamez Courtroom.
School of Law Gold & Blue
A first graduate of Online J.D. Program realizes dream of legal career through virtual law school
State Rep. Armando Martinez, who will accept his Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s Law at the Fall 2025 Law Commencement, is a member of the first cohort of the country’s first online J.D. program.
St. Mary’s alumni volunteer time to benefit the University
Jim Drought (J.D. ’69) always wanted to be an attorney. Sara E. Dysart (B.A. ’74, J.D. ’81) loves giving back to St. Mary’s University. When asked to assist with a gift given by an alumni, the two friends didn’t hesitate to offer their legal services.
St. Mary’s Law study shows benefits of Catholic legal education
New study reveals how Catholic-affiliated law education impacts the lives of graduates beyond their time on campus.
Master’s degree alumnus delves deeper into business law
Jason Stover (M.Jur. ’23) decided to earn his degree at St. Mary’s Law so he would be more informed about the laws that govern his areas of expertise.
J.D. alumnus embraces assisting physicians and military members
Veteran represents service members before an Administrative Separation Board or professional licensees before state boards.
After life-altering crash, J.D. student commits to inspiring others
Lauren Cortez, a third-year J.D. student, didn’t allow a car wreck to derail her dreams of earning her law degree.
Canadian musician’s unconventional path leads her to St. Mary’s Law
A Canadian attorney and award-winning musician enjoys a legal career in Texas after earning Master of Laws at St. Mary’s School of Law.
School of Law navigates AI’s challenges and opportunities
The St. Mary’s University School of Law is preparing faculty and students to use artificial intelligence effectively and responsibly.
Criminal and territorial law scholar to release new book and teach course
Assistant Professor of Law Sígrid Vendrell-Polanco, J.D., grew up in Puerto Rico and enjoys teaching future lawyers about the U.S. territories.
$1.2 million gift from Methodist Healthcare Ministries supports St. Mary’s Law clinics
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. is fighting housing insecurity by powering the St. Mary’s Law Real Estate Clinic and Consumer Protection Clinic.