At St. Mary's University, we combine our tradition of excellence in legal education with new programs and methodologies that prepare our students for the practice of law in a changing world. St. Mary's teaches its students the practical skills that enable them to become professional leaders and effective advocates of legal and social justice.

Events

Feb 19: The 9th Annual Symposium Legal Malpractice/Professional Responsibility
Apr 17: St. Mary's Law Journal Banquet


News

St. Mary’s Law Students Headed to China in 2010
11/19/2009             by: Beth Barbee
St. Mary’s University School of Law is unveiling a new program especially designed for the challenges of representing clients doing business with Chinese partners. In keeping with St. Mary's University's strategic plan Vision 2012, which calls for a curriculum that expands our borders and takes into consideration an interdependent global economy, School of Law Dean Charles E. Cantú has established a new study abroad program in China that will open the doors to a new world of opportunity for law students.
Hats Off to The Scholar
11/17/2009             by: Beth Barbee
Earlier this month, some St. Mary's University School of Law students took a break from writing and publishing The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Minority Issues to visit cancer patients at U.T. Health Science Center's Cancer Therapy and Research Center and bring them gifts - new hats.
School of Law Honored for Commitment to Service
11/16/2009             by: Beth Barbee
Today, the Texas Access to Justice Commission presented St. Mary’s University School of Law with the 2009 Law School Commitment to Service Award. The Commission identifies St. Mary’s University School of Law’s commitment to the provision of legal services to the poor as “truly exceptional.”
Students Help Community at Ask-a-Lawyer Clinic
11/10/2009             by: Beth Barbee
St. Mary’s School of Law students reached out to the community to answer their legal questions at a free walk-in legal clinic on Friday, Nov. 13 at the Edgewood Community Center, 900 San Eduardo.



Who We Are

A close-knit academic and spiritual community boasting a 13-1 student to faculty ratio

Who We Are

Hands-on professors, Fulbright Scholars, and “Piper Professor” winners who teach in the classrooms, labs, and abroad

Who We Are

A diverse university of nearly 4,000 students, with five schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs

Engagement and Service

More than 70 percent of students participate in community service—last year, they logged 125,000 service hours

Engagement and Service

Recognized by The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

Engagement and Service

Named a “College that Builds Character” by the John Templeton Foundation and one of the nation’s top “Colleges with a Conscience” by The Princeton Review and Campus Compact

Engagement and Service

Student-athletes completed more than 2,000 community service hours during the 2008-2009 academic year

Engagement and Service

Renowned speakers visit campus every year, including primetime news anchors, presidential candidates, Fortune 500 CEOs and entrepreneurs

Engagement and Service

School of Law received the 2009 Law School Commitment to Service Award from the Texas Access to Justice Commission

World Class Academics

Ranked fourth in the West region for best value and quality by U.S. News & World Report

World Class Academics

Tuition priced below the national average

World Class Academics

Graduation rates are among the highest in Texas

World Class Academics

Bill Greehey School of Business ranked sixth nationally for “Greatest Opportunity for Women”

World Class Academics

University-wide, 92 percent of professors hold a Ph.D. or equivalent is in their field

Outstanding Student-Athletes

Home to 12 Academic All-Americans and 219 student-athletes who have earned regional or national awards

Outstanding Student-Athletes

Student-athlete graduation rate of 63 percent, significantly higher than the NCAA Division II average

Outstanding Student-Athletes

Six national titles in basketball, baseball, softball and golf (one individual and one academic)

Outstanding Student-Athletes

Member of NCAA Division II and the Heartland Conference

Innovative Programs, Exceptional Outcomes

Historically, more than half of St. Mary’s graduates who apply are admitted to medical and dental schools, above the national average of 35 percent

Innovative Programs, Exceptional Outcomes

Unique tracks include a one-year M.B.A. program, an evening law program, three forensic science tracks, and combined bachelor’s and master’s degree programs

Innovative Programs, Exceptional Outcomes

Learning laboratories include a technology-enhanced trading room where students manage a $1 million investment portfolio

Innovative Programs, Exceptional Outcomes

International opportunities include exchange programs with universities in China, Germany and Mexico, as well as study abroad programs in Europe and South America

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