Publication Date

9-14-2026

Digital Publisher

Digital Commons at St. Mary's University

Description

The Scholar began in the 2000s to bring light to the social justice issues of the day: Hopwood, Proposition 187 in California, Amendment 2 in Colorado, and the aggressive assault on civil rights laws, immigrants’ rights, and bilingual education. The origins of this publication began as a grassroots effort of six law students working to make a difference and contribute to the legal conversation by advocating for traditionally marginalized groups. The vision of the founding editors provided a voice for ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, immigrants, racial minorities, women, and other disenfranchised groups often silenced in our legal discourse. The concept and aspiration were to “give a voice to the voiceless.” The Scholar is a student run organization and law school course. As the professor for the course, my desire is for students to learn through working together with the student editorial board and a faculty advisory group. Working through their topics, students are charged to recognize the needs of others, engage in service, and think of their role related to social responsibility. The focus and goal are to develop individuals committed to serving others and to promote justice and peace. Students are encouraged to critically analyze social structures, discuss inequities, and work to create positive change through their scholarship. The goal is to incorporate themes of service, justice, and awareness into the classroom, with the hope that this foundation will help students apply what they learn to real-world situations and address social needs. This social justice advocacy is intended to engage students, raise awareness, and serve as a call to action.

Collection

San Jose - Lonergan Chair in Catholic Philosophy

Format

pdf

Medium

manuscript

Size

3 pages

City

San Antonio, Texas

Document Type

Article

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