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School of Law team makes history as first U.S. finalist in Inter-American Human Rights Moot in 28 years

Two law students achieved a historic milestone in Washington, D.C., and achieved best oralist, best victims’ brief, and best English-speaking oralist in the prestigious competition.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/06/miami-law-team-makes-history-as-first-u.s-finalist-in-inter-american-human-rights-moot-in-28-years.html


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Carla Rubio named one of five nationwide to receive prestigious Order of Barristers scholarship

The rising third-year law student was honored for her outstanding dedication to trial and appellate advocacy.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/06/carla-rubio-named-one-of-five-nationwide-to-receive-prestigious-order-of-barristers-scholarship.html




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Vis Moot team hits record high ahead of top international competition

Miami Law’s International Moot Court team traveled the world and earned top placements and advocacy honors at most prestigious competition in international commercial arbitration, solidifying their reputation as one of the global elites.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/06/vis-moot-team-has-record-breaking-performance-at-most-prestigious-competition-in-international-commercial-arbitration.html




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Excellence in legal advocacy—School of Law’s Papy Moot Court Board rises to #3 nationally, retains #1 spot in Florida

Jumping nine places from last year, the Papy Moot Court Board reaffirms its status and highlights Miami Law’s excellence in oral advocacy preparation.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/05/school-of-laws-papy-moot-court-board-rises-to-3-nationally-retains-1-spot-in-florida.html


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Global dominance: School of Law beats 75 teams to stand as sole US finalist in sports arbitration

School of Law’s International Moot Court team has secured the #1 ranking in the Sports Arbitration Moot, standing as the only U.S. law school to advance to elimination rounds in Madrid, Spain.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/04/global-dominance-miami-law-beats-75-teams-to-stand-as-sole-u.s-finalist-in-sports-arbitration.html


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Moot Court team wins big at national competitions in New York and Boston

The Moot Court Board recently achieved success, securing finalist positions and Best Brief awards through the dedicated mentorship of alumni coaches.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/03/moot-court-team-wins-big-at-national-competitions-in-new-york-and-boston.html


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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


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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


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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.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/08/moot-court-program-ranks-1-in-florida-and-12-nationwide.html


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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.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/07/international-moot-court-teams-excel-on-the-global-stage.html