UTRGV Lawtina Student Network at the annual Lawtina Network Summit in St. Mary's University Courtesy photo Glenda Ramirez
The Lawtina Student Network is a student organization that arrived at UTRGV in 2024 with the goal of supporting Latinas and their advocates interested in the legal field.
The organization focuses on providing resources related to the law school application process, Law School Admission Test (LSAT) preparation, financing law school and building a support system for pre-law students.
The Lawtina Student Network was originally founded at St. Mary’s University School of Law and later expanded into different chapters across Texas.
The organization works to connect students to opportunities beyond campus, including an annual summit hosted at St. Mary’s University.
Public Relations Officer for the Lawtina Student Network, Eileen Hernandez, said the summit plays an important role in bringing students together from different institutions.
“I would say that it’s a great place to meet like-minded girls that also want to go into the same field as you, especially because our student organization is built on a network,” Hernandez said. ”It first started at St. Mary’s and then branched off into individual chapters in the UT system.”
Vice President of Lawtina Student Network, Sofia Trevino, said UTRGV was the first university to establish an undergraduate chapter.
The organization emphasizes community-building and creating a welcoming environment for students who may be exploring law for the first time.
President of the Lawtina Student Network, Glenda Ramirez, said encouraging new members to feel included is a priority.
“Once you get there, everybody is really welcoming. We try to make sure to talk to everyone, especially if we notice you’re new, to motivate you to keep coming,” Ramirez said.
The Lawtina Student Network also partners with outside organizations, such as ScorePerfect, to provide LSAT preparation workshops and aims to fundraise to take students to the annual Lawtina Network Summit.
For more information about the organization visit its Instagram @utrgv_lawtinanetwork.
