School of Law - Social Justice & Public Interest

Center for Ethics and Public Service

Three decades of dedication: The Center for Ethics and Public Service celebrates 30 years

The Center for Ethics and Public Service continues its mission to train "citizen lawyers" through experiential learning, development of in-house clinics, and impactful civil rights advocacy.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/12/center-for-ethics-and-public-service-celebrates-30-years.html


School of Law Homepage

A promise fulfilled

With a newly minted degree from the School of Law, Rashawn Cobourne, who worked as a personal trainer while learning the finer points of the law, hopes to serve and uplift his community.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/a-promise-fulfilled.html




Hope Public Interest Resource Center

Public Interest Career Fair connects students with potential employers and opportunities

The Public Interest Career Fair provided a platform for students to connect with over 60 representatives from various organizations, highlighting opportunities in public interest law.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/03/public-interest-career-fair-connects-students-with-opportunities.html




Hope Public Interest Resource Center

Miami Law students embrace winter break with pro bono volunteer opportunities

Law students engaged in meaningful pro bono work across various legal areas, including immigration and child advocacy, while developing practical skills.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/02/students-embrace-winter-break-with-pro-bono-opportunities.html


Hope Public Interest Resource Center

Third-year law student serving on large nonprofit advisory committee

Miami Public Interest Scholar Christina Velazquez will join the Equal Justice Works 2024-2026 National Advisory Committee.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2024/09/third-year-law-student-serving-on-large-nonprofit-advisory-committee.html


Hope Public Interest Resource Center

HOPE Students Spend Break Doing Good

The HOPE Public Interest Resource Center plans and coordinates opportunities for Miami Law students to volunteer during fall, winter, and spring breaks and throughout the academic year.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2024/03/hope-students-spend-break-doing-good.html


Hope Public Interest Resource Center

Miami Law Teams up for Annual Career Fair

The HOPE Public Interest Resource Center and the Office of Career and Professional Development recently hosted Miami Law's annual Public Interest Informational Career Fair.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2024/02/miami-law-teams-up-for-annual-career-fair.html


Hope Public Interest Resource Center

Incoming Chairs of Public Interest Leadership Board Announced

PILB is a student-run leadership board comprised of a dynamic group of Miami Law students dedicated to public service.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2023/08/incoming-chairs-of-public-interest-board-announced.html


Litigation

Top 10 in Super Lawyers Magazine Reflects Miami Law’s Strong Employment Outcomes and Successes

Miami Law has moved up to the Top 10 of U.S. law school alumni recognized by Super Lawyers magazine, which ranks law schools based on the quality of the lawyers produced.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2023/07/top-ten-in-super-lawyers-magazine.html


Hope Public Interest Resource Center

Student Speaker Credits Miami Law’s Unmatched Public Interest Opportunities

David F. Scollan addressed the graduating class at this year's School of Law commencement ceremony Saturday, May 13.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2023/05/student-commencement-speaker-credits-miami-laws-public-interest-opportunities.html


Hope Public Interest Resource Center

HOPE Public Interest Resource Center Hosts Miami Law's Annual Recognition Ceremony

Students from each class were honored for their commitment to pro bono advocacy and community service.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2023/05/hope-hosts-public-interest-recognition-ceremony.html


Hope Public Interest Resource Center

Miami Law Students Participate in Legal Advocacy During Spring Break

Seven Miami Law students spent spring break volunteering pro bono on immigration and ocean conservation issues in Harlingen, Texas, and Washington, D.C.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2023/04/students-participate-in-legal-advocacy-in-spring-break.html


Hope Public Interest Resource Center

Alumni Leading the Way in Government and Non-Profits

Miami Law alumni are impacting all cross sections of the law, from Big Law to government, to non-profits, to the military.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2023/03/alumni-leading-in-government-and-non-profits.html


Entertainment, Sports, Art Law

PreLaw Magazine Awards Miami Law "A" in Seven Areas of Study

Grades awarded for Trial Advocacy, International Law, Public Policy Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, Entertainment Law, and Technology Law.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2023/03/pre-law-magazine-awards-miami-law.html


School of Law Homepage

Florida Lawyers Legal Insurance Corporation Establishes Endowed Internship Fund

The generosity of FLLIC will help defray the living expenses of deserving and committed law students working in the public interest.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2023/03/insurance-corporation-establishes-endowed-internship.html


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