South Texas College of Law Houston
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Located in the heart of the city's legal district, South Texas College of Law Houston is a private, independent institution best known for its nationally dominant trial advocacy program, which has earned over 130 national championships. The law school offers strong academic tracks in dispute resolution, legal research and writing, and energy law, alongside flexible part-time and online J.D. options designed for working professionals. Student life is practical and career-driven, benefiting from a supportive community and direct immersion into Texas’s largest legal and corporate market. Distinct as one of the nation's few standalone law schools, South Texas provides an exclusively law-focused environment defined by extensive clinical programs and an exceptionally strong local alumni network.
Wikipedia:South Texas College of Law Houston is a private law school in Houston, Texas. 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. It is accredited by the American Bar Association. South Texas College of Law Houston is the oldest law school in the city of Houston.
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