Terri Garcia graduated Magna Cum Laude from the South Texas College of Law in 2000. While at the South Texas College of Law, Ms. Garcia was involved in a variety of campus activities, distinguishing herself as Assistant Managing Editor of the South Texas Law Review and receiving several Law Review Service Awards. She was an active participant in the Varsity Moot Court, receiving a First Place Award at the National Varsity Moot Court. Additionally, Ms. Garcia was a member of the Order of the Lytae, an honorary fraternity which recognizes outstanding academic achievement. Prior to that, she received an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas in 1995, graduating with honors after earning a Bachelor of Science degree. She began her legal career at the firm of Thompson & Knight, LP, one of the oldest and most prestigious law firms in Texas.