Issue 3 - September 2, 2025

Different situations call for different types of messages. When a situation begins to develop on or adjacent to campus, the University Police Department (UPD) response team immediately sends an initial StMU Alerts message alerting the campus community of a developing situation.

Your St. Mary’s email address is automatically enrolled in the University’s StMU Alerts (RAVE) system. However, you must still register your cell phone number with the StMU Alerts system to receive real-time emergency notifications via text message.

Financial Aid Assistance

Tue., Sept. 2

Wed., Sept 3

12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Law Library

Room 108

 

Docket Call

Wed., Sept. 3

Thu., Sept. 4

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Law Library

 

Walk and Talk Wednesday Wellness Walks

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 3

Bill Greehey Arena Indoor Track

 

Pub Crawl

Thu., Sept. 4

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

The Pub at St. Mary's

 

50% tuition refund deadline

Fri., Sept. 5

 

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The Externship course is a pass/fail course where students can earn up to six (6) experiential learning credits a semester. The course allows law students to gain practical work experience at a nonprofit, government agency, or in-house counsel offices while completing a curriculum that builds key professional development skills. If you are interested, reach out to Director Rivas (arivas@stmarytx.edu) to begin the vetting process. 

Table Talk Tuesdays is a recurring program that brings together lawyers and students for casual conversation and relationship building. Students rotate freely among high tables during the hour, engaging in professional conversations and learning about career paths related to the featured area of law. Drop in for this come-as-you-are networking opportunity with local attorneys from various practice environments. Light snacks, water provided – no advance preparation needed!

For more information about these events or to RSVP, please check the Events section in CORE.

To provide a natural replication of real-world consequences of failing to comply with professional responsibilities, if a student fails to meet the 10- or 20-hour pro bono requirement benchmarks, a notice of non-compliance will be placed in the student’s character and fitness portfolio. If a student fails to meet the 30-hour requirement by graduation, the student’s graduation will not be certified.

More information can be found on the Pro Bono Program’s Canvas page and pages 9-10 of the Student Handbook. Events are posted on CORE. Below is a fillable PDF of the Tracking Form, which includes instructions for submission.

All School of Law students are invited to visit and utilize the Goodness Sake Food Pantry! The food pantry is located near the Office of Graduate Law Programs in the Law Library and is open during Law Library hours. Come visit and see what we have to offer! 

School of Law students may continue to access the Rattler Den food and hygiene pantry located in the Center for Life Directions.

Need help with financial aid-related matters? Leandra Garcia is your Financial Aid Law School Liaison. You can meet with Leandra or anyone on the Financial Aid team one of the following ways:

Zoom Appointments with Leandra: 

Tuesday and Wednesday morning, by appointment using her Calendly Link:  https://calendly.com/stmufinaid/stmarys-university-law-appointments

Law Library Room 108 w/Leandra:  Visit as a walk-in Tuesday and Wednesdays from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Anyone on the Financial Aid Team

You can also communicate with anyone from the Financial Assistance office by phone, in person, or via email.

Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (closed 12-1 for lunch) and Fridays 12:00 – 5:00 p.m..

Call us at (210) 436-3141 or via email at FinAid@stmarytx.edu.

Please visit the Graduate Degree Programs for more information.

If you are a Jewish law student at St. Mary's and are looking for an opportunity to engage with the San Antonio Jewish community, simply looking to connect on campus, or are just missing a home cooked Shabbat dinner, please feel free to reach out to  Robert Eichelbaum, Faculty in Residence, via email to reichelbaum@stmarytx.edu. 

The St. Mary’s University community is invited to attend weekday and weekend Masses on campus and at Holy Rosary Catholic Church throughout the semester.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 12:15 p.m., Reinbolt Hall, Assumption Chapel

Tuesday and Thursday - 12:30 p.m., Reinbolt Hall, Assumption Chapel

Saturday (English) - 5 p.m. - Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Sunday (English) - Noon - Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Sunday (Spanish) - 9 a.m. - Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Sunday (Bilingual) - 7 p.m. - Treadaway Hall, Guadalupe Chapel (Note:the evening Mass time has changed from 8 p.m. to 7 p.m.)

Sunday (English) - 11 a.m. - Reinbolt Hall, Assumption Chapel

Interested in a straightforward teaching of the Bible from the original languages?

If so, you are invited to attend Professor Jeffrey Addicott's "Bible Class." Classes are non-denominational and are held in the conference room at the Warrior Defense Project (LF102B) in Raba.

Class times are 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. Also, on Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 p.m.  Each class is 30 minutes long and covers individual books of the Bible under categorical, isagogical, and exegetical teaching methodology. Bring your Bible.

For more information, contact Alexandra Fagerberg afagerberg@mail.stmarytx.edu.

There are many opportunities for private law scholarships, writing competitions, and awards for which law students may apply.  Students may also check AccessLex, a non-profit dedicated to increasing access to legal education, to help law students find the right scholarships and writing competitions totaling almost $300 million in aid.  Be sure to return weekly for new updates.

 

NEED ASSISTANCE? LAW STUDENT AFFAIRS CAN HELP

Do you have an issue or concern, but aren't sure where to go? The Office for Law Student Affairs can help. Students may schedule an appointment with a staff member.

Common topics include, but are not limited to, adjustment to law school, financial challenges, illnesses, and notification of emergencies.

Alyssa Leffall, Assistant Dean for Law Student Affairs

Schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/aleffall

Email: aleffall@stmarytx.edu

Dr. Monesca Smith, Director of Law Student Affairs

Schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/msmith71-stmarytx

Email: msmith71@stmarytx.edu  

Please click this link  to access the following important School of Law notices:

Disclosure of Character and Fitness Issues (Law School Application Amendments)

- Includes link to form for submitting law school application amendments

Title IX Academic Adjustments for Pregnancy

Law Students with Disabilities

Inviting Dignitaries to Campus

COVID-19 Policy

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