Two School of Law students gained valuable real-world experience as judicial interns in federal court under the mentorship of the 1988 alumna.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/inside-judge-bloom-chambers-law-students-summer-internship.html



School of Law Faculty

Professor Martha Mahoney discusses regulatory issues and security concerns with ballot marking devices at DEF CON 33

DEF CON, the world's largest cybersecurity conference, featured various tracks of speakers on computer and hacking-related subjects, as well as cybersecurity challenges and competitions.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/def-con-33-ballot-marking-device-security.html


Litigation

How Miami Law’s Litigation Skills Program prepares students with practice-ready skills

The Lit Skills Program provides students with the practical, hands-on experience and mentorship needed to build confidence and excel in real-world practice.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/miami-law-litigation-skills-program-real-world-experience.html




Law Clinics

School of Law brings Supreme Court Justice to speak with and inspire students

Justice Sonia Sotomayor captivated an audience of nearly 600 at the University of Miami with a discussion of her new children’s book and the law.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/09/university-welcomes-us-supreme-court-justice-to-campus.html



Hope Public Interest Resource Center

Canes Helping Canes: Alumni mentorship drives public service internships 

Law students in public service internships enhanced their legal skills and commitment to community impact through hands-on experiences led by School of Law graduates. 

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/canes-helping-canes-alumni-mentorship-public-service-internships.html


LLM Programs

With strong career support and hands-on learning, LL.M. programs earn top marks 

The International Jurist put Miami Law’s LL.M. programs on its honor roll for their focus on integrating international students with American law students, professional support, and practical learning opportunities.  

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/llm-programs-earn-top-marks-career-support-hands-on-learning.html


School of Law Faculty

Professor Frances Hill talks about tariffs and economic disparities on The Explainer 

Professor Hill teaches and writes in the areas of federal income tax, constitutional law, and election law. 

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/professor-frances-hill-tariffs-economic-disparities.html


Moot Court

Carlos Nuñez, J.D. ‘13: From family roots to in-house counsel at Airbnb

Driven by a passion for community and advocacy skills honed in law school, Nuñez has built a successful career as an in-house lawyer, helping to connect students with opportunities in business and tech law.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/carlos-nunez-jd-13-airbnb-in-house-counsel.html


Environmental Law

Professor Jessica Owley participates in IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Colloquium

Jessica Owley specializes in Environmental Law and Property Law, with a focus on Climate Change Law and Policy, and oversees the Environmental Law Program.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/professor-jessica-owley-iucn-environmental-law-colloquium.html


Hope Public Interest Resource Center

Recent graduate selected as National Association of Legal Placement Merit Distinction finalist

Building on her public interest experiences at Miami Law, Christina Velazquez, J.D. ’25, now serves as a family law staff attorney with Dade Legal Aid. 

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/miami-law-graduate-christina-velazquez-nalp-merit-finalist.html


School of Law Business Law

Law student's paper on online sports betting garners award in business law contest 

The ABA’s Mendes Hershman Student Writing Contest is a highly regarded legal writing competition that rewards students for outstanding writing on business law topics. 

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/aba-mendes-hershman-business-law-writing-award.html


School of Law Alumni

Alumni president Harout J. Samra to champion engagement and recognition

The “triple Cane” with deep roots in the community has taken the helm as the new president of the University of Miami School of Law Alumni Association. 

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/um-law-alumni-president-harout-samra.html


Environmental Law

Helping a Pacific island nation make a global impact on climate policy 

Two legal eagles from Miami Law attended the United Nations convention, where high-level meetings were held that could help the Federated States of Micronesia. 

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/miami-law-students-support-micronesia-climate-policy-un-convention.html


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