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The St. Mary’s Law Journal Since 1969, The St. Mary’s Law Journal has achieved a high level of distinction. The student-led operation strives to publish articles of significant scholarly merit and practical use. The printed product of the Journal reflects developments in the law and in legal education. Experience gained from participation on The St. Mary’s Law Journal includes extensive training in legal writing, critical analysis, researching, and editing. These valuable skills are thoroughly utilized in the day-to-day operation of a legal publication and carry into practice after law school. The Journal boasts of being recognized for its law review articles. Each year The Texas Bar Foundation awards one article in Texas The Outstanding Law Review Article Award. St. Mary’s Law Journal published the winning article in 1980, 1981, 1986, 1997, 1999, and 2015. The Journal has produced works cited by numerous state appellate courts, the Texas Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court. The St. Mary’s Law Journal is dedicated to providing valuable and practical contributions to the bench and bar on a wide variety of legal issues, as it has done for over fifty years. The Journal has many distinguished alumni including judges and senior partners in prominent law firms.