With so many nuances involved in serving as an executor of an estate, having robust legal knowledge can be extremely helpful. 

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/02/what-is-an-executor-of-an-estate-legal-duties-milestones-and-common-pitfalls.html



Immigration Law

Law students win major immigration cases through appellate and courtroom advocacy

Recent successes demonstrate how law clinics provide students with meaningful legal experience while serving clients facing life-altering immigration proceedings.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/02/law-students-win-major-immigration-cases-through-appellate-and-courtroom-advocacy.html


Constitutional Law

University of Miami School of Law receives endowed gift from Sidley Austin Foundation

Endowment will annually honor top constitutional law students, cultivating future leaders in a key legal discipline.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/02/university-of-miami-school-of-law-receives-endowed-gift-from-sidley-austin-foundation.html




MLS - Master Legal Studies

Conduct Thorough and Compliant Workplace Investigations 

Whether you plan to work alongside investigators or become one yourself, a Master of Legal Studies with a focus on human resources and risk management can provide valuable insight into the complexities of employment law. 

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/02/conduct-thorough-and-compliant-workplace-investigations.html



MLS - Master Legal Studies

How M.L.S. Graduates Excel in Construction and Real Estate Law 

From real estate contracts and dispute resolution to transaction management and property law, professionals working in real estate and construction can benefit greatly from a strong legal foundation. 

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/02/how-mls-graduates-excel-in-construction-and-real-estate-law.html


School of Law Faculty

School of Law’s new dean will ‘envision its next chapter’

Patricia Sánchez Abril has held several leadership roles across multiple schools during her career at the University of Miami.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/school-of-laws-new-dean-will-envision-its-next-chapter.html


Entertainment, Sports, Art Law

Global goals: Patricio Varela takes charge of agent regulations at FIFA

Just over a year after graduating from the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law LL.M. program, the dual-licensed attorney steps into a pivotal global leadership role.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/02/global-goals-patricio-varela-takes-charge-of-agent-regulations-at-fifa.html


Moot Court

School of Law solidifies elite status with semifinal finish at national moot court championship

The team also received top honors in the competition, earning the second-best brief and best oralist awards.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/02/miami-law-solidifies-elite-status-with-semifinal-finish-at-national-moot-court-championship.html


Constitutional Law

The constitutional mosaic: Law Review to host symposium on evolution of federal power

The University of Miami Law Review, celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, will examine how shifts in legal doctrine have impacted democratic accountability and the rule of law.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/02/the-constitutional-mosaic-law-review-to-host-symposium-on-evolution-of-federal-power.html


School of Law Faculty

Director of the Legal Communication and Research Skills Program appointed to Scribes Board of Directors

Jill Barton, a former Associated Press journalist turned legal writing authority, will now help steer the national conversation on improving legal writing following her appointment.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/02/director-of-the-legal-communication-and-research-skills-program-appointed-to-scribes-board-of-directors.html


Law Clinics

Investor Rights Clinic receives Cy Pres award, will support student legal advocacy

The funds from the Robinhood Settlement will directly support the clinic’s mission of providing student-led advocacy for investors with small-dollar claims.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/02/investor-rights-clinic-receives-cy-pres-award-will-support-student-legal-advocacy.html


Law Academics

Beyond the classroom: School of Law students experience 11th Circuit arguments firsthand

Miami Law students were given a unique educational experience as they observed live Eleventh Circuit oral arguments on campus, bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world advocacy.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/02/beyond-the-classroom-school-of-law-students-experience-11th-circuit-arguments-firsthand.html


School of Law Events

From Solicitor General to the bench: Miami Law students gain front-row access to legal titans

The law school’s Class Action & Complex Litigation Forum offered exclusive events to students in the art of legal advocacy.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/02/from-solicitor-general-to-the-bench-miami-law-students-gain-front-row-access-to-legal-titans.html


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