Why St. Mary's

It will take a powerful curriculum. A personal touch. A diverse community of learners and distinguished mentors. A world-class international program and a nationally acclaimed advocacy program. And an extensive network of accomplished alumni.

At St. Mary's University School of Law, our deep Catholic roots, our innovative instruction, and our location in one of the nation's most vibrant cities will lead you on a powerful journey toward personal success in the practice of law.

2009 Entering Class Profile

Day Program Evening Program
Student total 231 61
Male 133 40
Female 98 21
Minority 73 25
Median LSAT 154 153
25th% 151 150
75th% 156 155
Median GPA 3.21 3.00
25th% 2.88 2.67
75th% 3.50 3.44
Undergraduate schools
represented
84 31
Median age 24 29
Age range 19-47 23-56
Average section size 77 61

Who's Who

Graduates of St. Mary's University School of Law have become members of the United States House Representatives and Senate, justices of the Texas Supreme Court, state legislators, presidents of the state bar, members of the federal judiciary, leaders of law firms, and champions of the poor. Here are just a few of our alumni who have distinguished themselves in law, business, government or public service:

US Senator John Cornyn
  • Deborah Ackerman ('79)
    General Counsel, Southwest Airlines, Dallas
  • Martin Beirne ('69)
    Managing Partner, Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, Houston
  • Stuart Bowen, Jr. ('91)
    Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction
  • Carter Casteel ('85)
    Texas State House of Representatives, Austin
  • Thomas Corbett, Jr. ('75)
    Attorney General of Pennsylvania
  • Andre Cornelius ('81)
    Fashion Designer, Andre Cornelius, Inc., New York
  • Hon. John Cornyn ('77)
    U.S. Senator, Texas
  • Denise Crawford ('80)
    Texas Securities Commissioner, Austin
  • Hon. E. (Kika) De La Garza ('52)
    Former Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Texas
  • Hon. David Ezra ('72)
    U.S. District Judge, District of Hawaii
  • Hon. Charles Gonzales (73)
    Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Texas
  • Jody Harrington ('79)
    Counsel, FDIC, Washington, D.C.
  • Hon. Thad Heartfield ('65)
    U.S. District Judge, Beaumont
  • Hon. Barbara P. Hervey ('79)
    Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
  • Marci Horton ('43)
    Director of Beautification, Missouri Dept. of Transportation
  • Laverne (Vernie) Hubert ('90)
    Chief Counsel/ Legislative Director, U.S. House Committee on Agriculture
  • Jack Paul Leon ('59)
    Distinguished Law Alumnus, San Antonio
  • Hon. Alma Lopez ('69)
    Chief Justice, Texas Fourth Court of Appeals, San Antonio
  • Karen Johnson ('70)
    President & CEO, United Ways of Texas, Austin
  • Ellen Kissling ('87)
    Noon Anchorwoman, KXII TV, Denton
  • Sandee Bryan Marion ('80)
    Justice, Texas Fourth Court of Appeals, San Antonio
  • Hon. Scott McInnis ('81)
    Former Member U.S. House of Representatives, Colorado
  • G. Mario Moreno ('81)
    Assistant U.S. Secretary of Education, Washington, D.C.
  • Hon. Thomas Mummert ('79)
    U.S. Magistrate Judge, St. Louis, Mo.
  • Barbara Hanson Nellermoe (’83)
    District Judge, 45th Judicial District, San Antonio
  • Mario G. Obledo ('60)
    President, National Coalition of Hispanic Organizations, Sacramento, Calif.
  • Tony Sanchez ('69)
    CEO/Chairman, Sanchez-O'Brien Oil & Gas Corp., Laredo
  • Merrill Shields ('76)
    Deputy Attorney General, Colorado
  • Phyllis Siegel ('79)
    President, Biomedical Development Corp., San Antonio
  • Charles Smith ('55)
    Former President, State Bar of Texas
  • Hon. Rose Spector ('65)
    Former Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Austin
  • Dr. Barry Swartz ('95)
    Plastic Surgeon, Methodist Hospital, San Antonio
  • Hon. Carlos Uresti ('92)
    Texas State House of Representatives, Austin
  • Hon. Nelson Wolff ('69)
    Bexar County Judge, Former Mayor of San Antonio

About San Antonio

San Pedro Springs St. Mary's University is located in San Antonio, Texas, the heart of the culturally and artistically vibrant Sunbelt. The modified sub-tropical climate has an average annual temperature of 68.7 degrees and allows outdoor recreation throughout the year. The city abounds in excellent golf courses, parks, and plazas, and the picturesque Texas Hill Country is just minutes away.

San Antonio is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States, annually playing host to hundreds of conferences. The downtown Riverwalk, which offers a multitude of shops and restaurants in a lush, quiet setting imbued with history, has become famous around the world.

For more information about San Antonio, check out the city's official visitor's website at:http://www.sanantoniovisit.com/.




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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