School of Law - Students
University of Miami School of Law named among Most Innovative Law Schools of 2026
Recognized by National Jurist magazine, the University of Miami School of Law is shaping the future of legal practice through pioneering AI tools, groundbreaking faculty scholarship and forward-thinking coursework.
Human Rights Clinic students gain firsthand litigation experience monitoring federal trial
Through a trial monitoring project, students saw evidence, civil procedure, witness examination, and trial advocacy unfold before a federal jury while documenting the proceedings for a public audience.
Immigration Clinic students gain real-world experience through detention facility screenings
During three visits to South Florida detention facilities, law students bridged classroom instruction and live-client legal representation by applying their legal training directly with detained individuals while helping expand access to legal services.
Transforming lives through advocacy: Law students secure major victories in Health Rights Clinic
Students in the Health Rights Clinic at the University of Miami School of Law are transforming the lives of vulnerable community members through dedicated legal advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Miami Law student gains cross-border experience at DLA Piper Hungary through ELTE partnership
A faculty collaboration between the University of Miami School of Law and Eötvös Loránd University has grown into a pathway for students to practice international law abroad, starting with a seven-week placement at a leading, global law firm.
Meet the School of Law’s Fulbright Scholars
Three accomplished attorneys from Bolivia, Uganda and the Maldives have come to the University of Miami School of Law to build specialized legal expertise they will use to strengthen legal systems in their home countries.
From Miami to Barcelona, Benjamin Lemon builds a future in cross-border law
Through transactional simulations, international study, and experiential learning, the J.D. candidate is preparing for a career serving clients across jurisdictions and cultures.
How Miami Law alumni mentorship prepares the next generation of advocates
Through a summer clerkship guided by School of Law alumni, law student Isabel McGinty gained practical litigation experience while building confidence, refining career goals and fostering a commitment to service.
Costa Rican lawyer awarded prestigious Young ICCA scholarship at the University of Miami School of Law
With over a decade of experience in Central American dispute resolution, Ana Eugenia Guillén Arguedas is expanding her international arbitration expertise.
From sole US finalist to world champion in Madrid highlights International Moot Court Program
Through coursework, coaching and international competition, the International Moot Court Program prepares students to advocate across borders, leading Miami Law to a world championship at the Sports Arbitration Moot.
How Miami Law's wide-ranging law reviews expand student opportunities
At the University of Miami School of Law, student-edited journals help aspiring lawyers develop specialized expertise, contribute to legal scholarship, and build communities around shared professional interests.
From courtrooms to community advocacy: students gain hands-on public sector experience
This past summer, students obtained public sector experience via positions in the judiciary, non-profits and government.
Record growth and success propel trial team into new era and names Christopher Clark director
Miami Law’s Yvette Ostolaza Mock Trial Team continues its rapid national ascent behind a refined curriculum, strong alumni network, and major regional and national competition victories.
Real-world experience: law students build skills at leading firms and companies through summer internships and externships
Students spent their summer in law firms and corporate settings learning skills needed for law associates and in-house counsel.
Class of 2029 sets new benchmarks for academic achievement in most selective admissions cycle in school history
The incoming J.D. class reflects the growing demand for a University of Miami School of Law education.
