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As 鈥渁 down and dirty trade school rather than a school for philosophers,鈥 South Texas鈥檚 academic curriculum 鈥減rovides a well-reasoned balance between theoretical and practical education,鈥 emphasizing critical thinking skills as well as hands-on applications. Through discussion, Socratic questioning, and assignments, 鈥渢he professors truly try to get you to start thinking like a lawyer from day one. They ask you the right questions to lead you down the path to the answer on your own, without giving you the answer.鈥 A cadre of accomplished attorneys, 鈥渢he professors are all extremely qualified, and only a few are purely academic.鈥 They will also give you a broad understanding of the law, as 鈥渢he school has strategically sought out professors from a wide range of backgrounds: some the typical academics (Harvard-educated, brilliant r茅sum茅 of publications), some working for the Government (such as the SEC or the EPA), and some as experts of their fields in Private Practice (such as the oil and gas fields, and the energy transactional fields).鈥 Law school is a challenge anywhere, but South Texas students tell us that those that apply must be prepared to work especially hard at their school. A current student recounts, 鈥淵ou have God awful amounts of reading to do all day and all night, you learn more material in the first six months than entire undergrad experience.鈥 For anyone who is struggling to keep up, 鈥渢he professors are, for the most part, extremely accessible and ready to help with clarifications or advice on how to study or understand the material.鈥
When it comes to the nuts and bolts, the program runs smoothly, especially when you consider that it鈥檚 split between the daytime and evening divisions. Evening students, who attend part-time, are pleased to report, 鈥淎lmost every class is offered during the day and at night using the same professors.鈥 Attentive to students鈥 needs, 鈥渢he Dean and Associate Deans are accessible and work diligently to ensure we receive a first-rate legal education.鈥 Plus, 鈥渨hen some offices/groups within the administration do not uphold their responsibilities, the leadership has made great strides in correcting any problem areas swiftly.鈥 After graduation, South Texas students say it鈥檚 best to look for a job locally. 鈥淪outh Texas is well respected in the Houston community,鈥 and 鈥渢he networking availability is unparalleled鈥 in the region. On the flip side, many students complain that the national rankings do not reflect the true quality of the law school, and that these rankings can have a negative influence on employment opportunities. When looking for a job outside Houston, students admit that, 鈥淚n other cities, competition is harder.鈥 They further note, 鈥淭he prestigious firms which recruit tier 1 students also recruit at STCL. The big firms may not take as many first year associates, but every firm still appears at on campus interviews.鈥
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Regular full-time students will get the full law school experience at South Texas College of Law. From Amnesty International to the Environmental Law Society, the student body maintains a range of 鈥渃lubs and organizations that are either fun, competitive, or fun and competitive.鈥 Socially, students further benefit from an active community, where 鈥渢here is always some group throwing a party during lunch or happy hour and plenty of students show up to enjoy good food, cheap drinks, and good company.鈥 On the flip side, evening students lament the fact that most 鈥淪ocials and activities are scheduled during our class times or are scheduled so that we will get out 15 minutes before the social ends.鈥
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