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

Aug 19: First Year Law Orientation
Aug 23: First Day of Law School Classes
Sep 8: Unveiling of Judge Andy Mireles Portrait
Sep 17: Innsbruck 25th Anniversary Reunion Reception
Oct 22: 2010 Distinguished Law Graduate Award Dinner


News

Law Professor Named One of Texas Greatest Lawyers
06/28/2010             by: Beth Barbee
Texas Lawyer magazine named “The 25 Greatest Texas Lawyers of the Past Quarter-Century” in their special anniversary edition that hit newsstands on Monday. St. Mary’s University School of Law Associate Professor Albert Kauffman is the sole law professor on the list.
Associate Dean Elected to Harvard Alumni Board
06/15/2010             by: Beth Barbee
St. Mary’s University School of Law Associate Dean Reynaldo Anaya Valencia was recently elected to the Harvard Alumni Association Board of Directors.
St. Mary's Law 2010 Graduates Announced
05/13/2010             by: Beth Barbee
Shannon K. Dunn is the valedictorian of St. Mary's University School of Law Class of 2010.
St. Mary’s Law School to Graduate 241
05/13/2010             by: Beth Barbee
St. Mary’s University School of Law will hold its 76th commencement ceremony on Saturday in the St. Mary's University Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center’s Bill Greehey Arena. The Hon. David A. Ezra, District of Hawaii, United States District Court, is slated to deliver the keynote address.



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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