We spent 2024 telling as many stories as we could about the people of Texas Law and the amazing things they accomplish every day. It’s an honor to bring you the best news about our students, faculty, and alumni, and the impact they make for one another and the world. The stories below, shared chronologically starting from January, were the ones you clicked, liked, and shared the most—along with some of our favorites, too!
– The Texas Law Editors
The Hon. Harriet Murphy, 1927‑2024
January 23, 2024
The civil rights pioneer was the first African American woman appointed to a permanent judgeship in Texas. Discover her story.
Lessons from Dean for a Day (and a Half)
February 5, 2024
Tran Le Abraham ’24 won the opportunity to shadow Dean Chesney. Here’s what she learned.
Students Drive Parole Project
March 21, 2024
Texas Law volunteers fuel the state’s largest provider of pro bono parole services. Read why it matters.
Bobby Chesney on the Future of Texas Law
May 13, 2024
Dean Bobby Chesney sat down for a conversation about the future of legal education, and being dean of one of America’s top law schools.
LRAP Increased
April 10, 2024
Texas Law has raised its financial benchmarks for supporting graduates in public service careers.
From Tonight Show to Texas Law Review
May 24, 2024
Sydney Jean Gottfried applied for Texas Law while working in late night TV in New York City, and she’s brought her background and talents to Austin.
Introducing: Texas Law Magazine
Spring 2024
We made something! Introducing the relaunch of Texas Law Magazine, a biannual publication for alumni of The University of Texas School of Law. Explore our first two issues.
Meet the Class of 2027
August 30, 2024
Texas Law students bring their talents to The Forty Acres from across the globe. Get to know these six 1Ls joining Texas Law this year: Lucien Bates-Artinian, Ariana Guerrero, Madison Lamb, J.D. Newman, Tony Peeler Jr., and Cassidy Winters.
Clinic Impacts Nation’s Highest Court
October 7, 2024
Supreme Court Clinic students, alumni, and faculty make their mark in D.C.
AI, of Course
November 25, 2024
Texas Law unveils two new curricular offerings to meet the moment of ‘intense’ demand for knowledge about AI and the law.
