Recognized for both professional achievement and community service, Jerry Markowitz exemplifies the values of the School of Law.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/01/leading-the-way-jerry-markowitz-champions-service-at-miami-law.html



Environmental Law

Mapping the future: Alumnus Jesse Keenan returns to discuss the post-climate era

The Environmental Law Program hosts the renowned scholar for a conversation on adaptation, and the reshaping of the American landscape.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/01/mapping-the-future-alumnus-jesse-keenan-returns-to-discuss-the-post-climate-era.html


Human Rights Law

New report examines rise of involuntary commitment for homelessness

A study, drafted by Miami Law students and the National Homelessness Law Center, analyzes the trend of institutionalizing unhoused individuals and proposes community-based alternatives.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/01/new-report-examines-rise-of-involuntary-commitment-for-homelessness.html




MLS - Master Legal Studies

How an M.L.S. Degree Prepares You for Global Legal Challenges

With so many complex international legal issues, professionals in fields such as HR, healthcare, finance, and technology are under a great deal of pressure to stay on top of changing regulations and legal frameworks.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/01/how-an-mls-degree-prepares-you-for-global-legal-challenges.html



MLS - Master Legal Studies

M.L.S. for Compliance Professionals: Enhancing Legal Knowledge

If you want to deepen your understanding of how the law impacts industry compliance and risk management—and you already hold a bachelor’s degree—it may be time to pursue an online Master of Legal Studies.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/01/mls-for-compliance-professionals-enhancing-legal-knowledge.html


MLS - Master Legal Studies

Fiduciary Obligation in Wealth Management: Defining Duties and Containing Risk

An online Master of Legal Studies program can equip you with foundational legal knowledge and practical skills to effectively fulfill fiduciary responsibilities with confidence.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/01/fiduciary-obligation-in-wealth-management-defining-duties-and-containing-risk.html


MLS - Master Legal Studies

Respond Effectively to Healthcare Audits and Investigations

Drawing on legal expertise, today's compliance professionals use legal frameworks to promote practical policies that protect patients and healthcare organizations alike.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/01/respond-effectively-to-healthcare-audits-and-investigations.html


School of Law Faculty

Professor David Yellen named to ABA Special Advisory Committee on Legal Education

The selection highlights Professor Yellen’s career-long influence as a reformer and legal academic expert.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/01/professor-david-yellen-named-to-aba-special-advisory-committee-on-legal-education.html