School of Law - Students
305 in the 305: Miami Law welcomes its most selective class yet
The incoming class in 2024 continues the law school’s streak of welcoming a class of excellence – boasting the highest credentials in the institution's history.
Summer interns in criminal law spread throughout the country
Law students are gaining real-world experience in criminal defense, prosecution, and advocacy.
Third-year student Maia Botero leads the Yvette Ostolaza Mock Trial Team
First-generation law student Maia Botero looks forward to implementing a solid infrastructure for the mock trial team to help win competitions this year.
Law Reviews Announce Candidate Class for 2024-2025 Academic Year
Miami Law’s law reviews include the University of Miami Law Review, Business Law Review, Inter-American Law Review, International & Comparative Law Review, and Race & Social Justice Law Review.
Human Rights Clinic Calls Upon the UN to Help End Criminalization of Homelessness
The clinic filed complaints emphasizing new local ordinances worsen homelessness and violate multiple human rights.
Miami Law Team Runners-Up at Robert Orseck Moot Court Competition
The state moot court competition, now in its 51st year, is hosted by The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division.
Markus Award Bestowed to Recent Miami Law Graduate
The School of Law clinics have conferred the award to Sissi Lopez Diaz Jensen, J.D. '24, for her exceptional leadership and achievements, embodying the compassionate legacy of alumnus Stuart Markus.
At The Hague, Students Finish Fifth Worldwide at the ICC Moot Court Competition
At the 11th International Criminal Court Competition, Miami Law also ranked Best Team of the Americas Region and advanced to the semifinals.
Three Miami Law Students Win CLEA Awards
The Clinical Legal Education Association allows law schools to nominate one student or team yearly for national recognition in the clinical and externship categories.
Juneteenth: ‘A day for commemoration, serious contemplation’
A law school professor and a historian and the University’s former special advisor on race explore the legacy of the historical proclamation that abolished slavery.
HOPE Summer Fellowships Provide Meaningful Advocacy Opportunities
The fellows work full-time with nonprofit and government organizations for nine weeks, assisting with legal advocacy, policy development, and implementation.
LL.M. Student Gains Hands-On Experience Through Practicum at Chilean Music Festival
Miami Law student Linda Luaces spent time in Santiago, working with Lotus Producciones, which managed the legal side of hosting Lollapalooza Chile.
School of Law Shines at Willem Vis Moot Competition: Success Across Continents
The moot team participated at Moot Shanghai, Vis East in Hong Kong, and Vis West in Vienna, representing the only American university to achieve the milestone.
Celebrating the Achievements of the Newest Legal Minds
Graduates from the School of Law were treated to an inspiring commencement ceremony, as the speakers delivered powerful life lessons designed to motivate and uplift law school graduates.
Clinic Steps Up for Homeowners Affected by MV Realty Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Clinic students create an educational video for homeowners impacted by an organization’s bankruptcy filing.
