School of Law - Students
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.
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.
Beyond the classroom: School of Law students experience 11th Circuit arguments firsthand
Miami Law students were given a unique educational experience as they observed live Eleventh Circuit oral arguments on campus, bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world advocacy.
From Solicitor General to the bench: Miami Law students gain front-row access to legal titans
The law school’s Class Action & Complex Litigation Forum offered exclusive events to students in the art of legal advocacy.
Law and public policy: Miami Law students drive national policy advocacy
Two Miami Law first-year students joined a nationwide cohort of over 60 law students for the International Refugee Assistance Project’s Advocacy Week.
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.
Law students compete in leadership challenge
Students from the School of Law took on the Miami Leadership Challenge, honing their decision-making skills as they navigated a 24-hour crisis simulation in teams.
UM students anchor small Islands in a global storm at the COP30 in Brazil
A delegation of future lawyers with a focus on environmental law headed to Belém, Brazil.
2 graduates define the modern legal path
A former tax accountant and Army reservist, and an international law veteran from different countries prove that the road to a law degree is never straight.
New tradition: Law school launches storytelling night
The University of Miami School of Law community gathered for "Miami Law Stories," an evening created to build community through authentic storytelling and reflection.
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.
A century of honor: Iron Arrow's enduring tie to the School of Law
Marking its 100th anniversary, the University of Miami's oldest honor society has 372 Miami Law graduates as members, highlighting its strong tie to the school.
School of Law Immigration Clinic students secure major appellate victory
Student-led legal efforts provide second chances for immigration clients while honing advanced advocacy and litigation skills.
Positioning Yourself for Success with Recommendation Letters for Law School Admissions
Maximizing this feature of the application requires strategically selecting your recommenders and ensuring their letters effectively convey your strengths.
