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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.
St. Mary’s University continues to dominate No. 1 spot in U.S. News & World Report Best Value in the West ranking
Rankings for 2026 also highlight the University’s excellence in social mobility St. Mary’s University has secured top rankings in the 2026 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges guide. The rankings released today once again …
Red Mass marks 73 years of uniting San Antonio’s legal community in faith
Event brings together legal professionals of all faiths for tradition, reflection and prayer The St. Mary’s University School of Law, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the Catholic Lawyers’ Guild, will host the 73rd …
11th annual StMU 5K for the Neighborhood participants to raise funds for Holy Rosary Catholic Church
San Antonians run or walk on Saturday, Oct. 4 Sneakers? Check. Leashes? Check. Ready, set, go! On Saturday, Oct. 4, runners, walkers and their four-legged sidekicks will hit the pavement for the 11th annual St. Mary’s University 5K …
School of Law Gold & Blue
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.
Passion for service leads St. Mary’s law alumnus to priesthood
While earning his J.D. at St. Mary’s Law, William Hayes, S.J. (J.D. ’22), found himself on the path to priesthood.
Fall into a good book — St. Mary’s style
Whether you’re looking to dive into stories rooted in South Texas, explore space through military theory or revisit childhood adventures in Spanish, there’s a Rattler-penned book for every reader.













