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Miami Law is #3 in best quality of life in Princeton Review 2025 rankings
The ranking is based on overall sense of community and resources for students.
Leading in law — two deans assume leadership positions at prominent law school organizations
Amy Perez joins the board of directors of NALP, and Katrin Hussmann Schroll joins LSAC's board of trustees and is chair of product strategy and innovation.
University of Miami School of Law Library welcomes new librarian assistant professors
The appointments enhance the school’s research and instructional support for students and faculty.
Outstanding law students receive scholarships from Cuban American Bar Foundation
Seven law students from the University of Miami School of Law have been honored with CABA Scholarships – more than any law school in the U.S.
Moot Court Program ranks #1 in Florida and #12 nationwide
A year of successes by Miami Law's teams earned them a top national ranking and the best in the state, sharpening students' advocacy and litigation skills for real-world legal practice.
Miami Law Explainer podcast launches 15th season, tackling AI, crypto, and the argument for a common currency
The weekly news show brings faculty experts to the microphone tackling the headlines of the day.
School of Law expands commitment to experiential learning with new leadership positions
Professors JoNel Newman and Bernard Perlmutter have been appointed to the roles of associate dean for Experiential Learning and inaugural director of Law Clinics, respectively.
Transactional Practice Bootcamp to provide essential tools from contract drafting to negotiation
The one-day immersive training event for legal professionals also features a student competition in representing clients in a transactional deal.
Miami Law and AI Lab shortlisted in prestigious international competition
The School of Law’s MiLA Lab receives international recognition for its AI-powered educational tool, ClassInsight, advancing to the finals of a global AI education competition.
Alumna leads with a curious mind
Sylvia-Rebecca “Becky” Gutiérrez, J.D. and LL.M. '09 in taxation, and assistant general counsel at the Stevens Institute of Technology, has always had a drive to know more.
International Moot Court teams excel on the global stage
Miami Law students received numerous accolades at the Inter-American Human Rights Moot Court competition in Washington, D.C., and the Sports Arbitration Moot in Madrid, Spain.
When human decision-making meets a perfect storm: Law professor maps new leadership territory
While AI systems process information at inhuman speeds and regulatory guardrails weaken globally, Professor Marcia Narine Weldon examines how leaders actually make ethical decisions under extreme pressure.
Double Cane Roy Black passes away at 80
The legendary criminal defense attorney taught criminal evidence at the School of Law for over 50 years.
FIFA and the University of Miami School of Law inaugural International Football Law Summer Campus concludes
The event provided 24 practitioners from five continents with a nine-day program covering a range of football (soccer) law topics, including regulatory structures and commercial legal matters.
Win at Orseck Moot Competition highlights students’ oral advocacy skills
Miami Law came in first place in the state competition and students received Best Advocate awards before Florida Supreme Court justices.
