The University of Houston Law Center provides excellence and opportunity to students of all backgrounds. Its location in Houston, the fourth largest, and most diverse, city in the U.S., gives students and graduates access to one of the world's largest legal markets. The city is also home to the world’s largest health care and medical complex and recognized as the energy capital of the world with multiple Fortune 500 companies headquartered here.
Jan. 12, 2026 – The National Jurist has recognized University of Houston Law Center Dean Leonard M. Baynes as one the most influential figures in legal education.
Jan. 9, 2026 – University of Houston Law Center Clinical Assistant Professor Christina Crozier (J.D ’05) has been elected as a member of the American Law Institute (ALI), one of the leading U.S. organizations producing legal scholarship to clarify, modernize and improve the law.
Dec. 23, 2025 – The University of Houston Law Center is celebrating a standout semester for its advocacy programs. The school’s moot court, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and mock trial teams brought home awards for written and oral advocacy, professionalism, and overall team performance.
February 10, 2026
2026 Dean’s Distinguished Black History Month Lecture
