Law School Discussion

Quote from: Contract2008 on January 17, 2010, 05:20:28 PM

I beat you to it.  See my post above yours.  

You sure did... sorry about that.  At any rate, it's good to know that I'm not the only one who thinks that this guy is trying to grossly mislead prospective students.

 I fail to see how your opinion is somehow worth more than mine. Prospective students deserve to hear more than just one perspective. I'm not trying to mislead anyone and to make such a suggestion is just plain incorrect, and I resent that statement. It's time to let go of preconceived notions about St. Mary's and accept the fact that this is not the same school it was several years ago.

I think I agree with you.  St. Mary's has had it's share of problems in the past, but it has made great strides recently.  I know many students, from all different ranks, who are acquiring top jobs and internships--at least, the pro-active ones.  There are many prominent alumni in big law firms like Cox, Smith, and Matthews, Jackson Walker, Fulbright & Jaworski, in the Texas Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, the Courts of Appeals, the U.S. Senate, the Texas legislature (not to mention all of the staff positions that accompany each). These alumni associate and reach out to St. Mary's students and graduates for jobs and internships.  I, as well as several of my friends, have experienced the benefits of this close-knit network.

Another thing I think needs to be emphasized is the school's reputation within it's surrounding community.  St. Mary's students and alumni have created several clinics to regularly provide the citizens of San Antonio and even Laredo with free legal services for those who are unable to pay for an attorney.

I think St. Mary's reputation is much better than most people will admit. Perhaps its reputation is outdated, but more importantly, I think its reputation is hampered by rumors that no one really puts to rest.  I would encourage anyone considering St. Mary's to come visit the campus, talk to its students and faculty (they are all pretty friendly and helpful) and see it what it has to offer first hand.  I think you will be surprised.