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St. Mary’s University parking closures for Fiesta Oyster Bake
The University Police Department announced the planned parking lot closures for Fiesta Oyster Bake on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18. Fiesta Oyster Bake Parking Lot Closures Monday, April 13, at 7 p.m. to Friday, May …
St. Mary’s Law Trial Advocacy program ranks among nation’s best by U.S. News and World Report
Dispute resolution and part-time J.D. programs also earn national ranking The St. Mary’s University School of Law Advocacy Programs ranked in the top 15 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report — tied for the …
New Legal Hub at UTRGV brings St. Mary’s online J.D. and M.L.S. programs to the Valley
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and St. Mary’s University are launching the Rio Grande Valley Legal Education Hub at UTRGV’s Edinburg campus, a collaboration that will transform legal education across …
St. Mary’s Law and the San Antonio Bar Foundation celebrate the 32nd Annual People’s Law School
The joint program brings legal expertise on wills, financial scams, tenant rights and more to the public On Saturday, March 21, community members are invited to participate in the 32nd Annual People’s Law School, hosted by the …
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St. Mary’s School of Law courtroom named through Gamez family gift
The family of Joe A. Gamez (J.D. ’73) honored their patriarch with a $1 million gift to St. Mary’s University and the naming of the Joe A. Gamez Courtroom on campus.
St. Mary’s Law Online J.D. student represented U.S. in 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics
St. Mary’s Law cheered on a special Team USA athlete in the 2026 Olympics in Italy. Online J.D. student Winter Vinecki placed sixth in the women’s freestyle skiing aerials competition.
Nation’s first Online J.D. Program graduates share special camaraderie at St. Mary’s Law
After launching in Fall 2022, the inaugural cohort for the School of Law’s Online J.D. Program, known as Section O, are walking the stage. When the program started, it was the nation’s first fully online J.D. program accredited by the American Bar Association.
St. Mary’s Law students and faculty collaborate on innovative binational migration book
A serendipitous meeting of St. Mary’s University School of Law faculty and two Mexico City-based lawyers resulted in a new book with a binational perspective on the history, law and policy of immigration.
St. Mary’s Law master’s degree provides legal foundation in health care compliance
Erika Perry (M.Jur. ’21) started the Master of Jurisprudence Program at the St. Mary’s University School of Law to gain the knowledge she needed to implement a strong medical billing and coding compliance program.
St. Mary’s Law students pursue public health impact through new dual degrees
At a time when public health outcomes are increasingly shaped by law and policy, the St. Mary’s University School of Law is creating new opportunities for students and professionals to examine public health challenges through an interdisciplinary lens.
St. Mary’s School of Law fulfills midlife career dream for J.D. alumna
Laveta Casdorph (J.D. ’99) was well into her career as a federal civil servant in employee relations when she entered law school and pivoted her career.
Tough teacher reveals soft side at St. Mary’s Law
Professor of Law John W. Teeter, J.D., devotes 35 years to challenging and encouraging students at the St. Mary’s University School of Law.
St. Mary’s Law Microenterprise and Community Development Clinic offers assistance to entrepreneurs, nonprofits
After years providing legal services to the underserved at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Andrea Beleno Harrington, J.D., couldn’t pass up the opportunity to create the new Microenterprise and Community Development Clinic at the St. Mary’s University School of Law.
From high school sweethearts, St. Mary’s University alumni build life together
When alumni Javier and Suzanne Oliva first saw each other in 1981, they knew it was destined to be. After almost 40 years of marriage, the couple continue to grow and support each other both in their careers and in love.