South Texas College of Law Houston

South Texas College of Law Houston
MottoJustitia et Veritas Praevaleant (Latin)
Let Justice and Truth Prevail
Established1923; 101 years ago (1923)
School typePrivate law school
DeanJeffrey L. Rensberger
LocationHouston, Texas, United States
Enrollment975[1]
Faculty64 full-time[1]
USNWR ranking150th (tie) (2024)[2]
Bar pass rate80.34% (2023)[3]
Websitewww.stcl.edu
South Texas College of Law
The rear of South Texas College of Law, with the law library enclosed in glass

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL or South Texas) is a private law school in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1923, it is accredited by the American Bar Association. South Texas College of Law Houston is the oldest law school in the city of Houston.[4] It was founded in 1923 when the YMCA made the decision to establish a law school with a focus on offering night classes for working professionals.

  1. ^ a b "ABA Required Disclosures — ABA Standard 509 – South Texas College of Law Houston" (PDF). Retrieved Jul 4, 2020.
  2. ^ "South Texas College of Law Houston". U.S. News & World Report – Best Law Schools. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  3. ^ "First Time Bar Passage Calendar Year 2023" (XLSX). American Bar Association. April 11, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "History – South Texas College of Law Houston". Retrieved Jul 4, 2020.