School of Law - Law Clinics
Eleventh Circuit accepts Professor Rebecca Sharpless’s amicus brief: Immigration expertise meets environmental litigation
Professor Sharpless leverages her expertise in immigration law to assist the Eleventh Circuit in an environmental case, while earning prestigious recognition from Swarthmore College for her career-long societal impact.
Librarian collaborates with Miami Law's Robert Latham to expand disability services
Aiming to support policy changes to allow more Floridians with disabilities to receive critical services, two University of Miami experts recently presented to the National Council on Disabilities and will soon publish a report on their findings.
Miami Law earns high marks for business, commercial, and clinical programs in 2026 U.S. News specialty rankings
Seven of the University of Miami School of Law's programs are ranked among the top 50 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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.
The constitutional mosaic: Law Review hosts symposium on evolution of federal power
The University of Miami Law Review, celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, examined how shifts in legal doctrine have impacted democratic accountability and the rule of law.
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.
Children & Youth Law Clinic associate director challenges Florida’s “imbalanced” disability waiver system
Robert Latham presented findings to the National Council on Disability detailing how Florida’s iBudget waiver system uses outdated clinical standards to deny services to developmentally disabled individuals.
Environmental Justice Clinic faculty publish on the future of environmental justice pedagogy
Doug Ruley and Abigail Fleming’s latest scholarship advocates for a transformative shift in legal education that focuses on community partnerships to prepare the next generation of environmental attorneys.
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.
From classroom to clinic to community: Abigail Fleming's dedication to Miami and the School of Law
The associate director of the Environmental Justice Clinic embodies a career-long commitment to Miami, the School of Law, and the University of Miami.
School of Law students tackle "Old Smokey" toxic pollution case
Students from the School of Law's Environmental Justice Clinic are assisting West Coconut Grove residents in pursuing a class-action lawsuit against toxic pollution from a former waste incinerator.
Investor Rights Clinic fellows making waves in investor protection
The Investor Rights Clinic helps secure the first payment for a securities fraud victim in a restitution fund it helped enact, and meets with federal regulators in D.C.
