School of Law - Students
Global dominance: Miami Law beats 75 teams to stand as sole U.S. finalist in sports arbitration
Miami 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.
University of Miami law reviews announce new executive boards and student publications
Miami Law celebrates the appointment of the Executive Boards of its five law reviews and recognizes the outstanding legal scholarship produced by student authors and their faculty advisors.
Connecting students with the Bench – inside the School of Law’s judicial clerkship programming
The Office of Career and Professional Development convenes students, judges, and alumni for meaningful conversations about the benefits of judicial clerkships.
2L Jacob Needle named 2026 Distinguished Law Student for the 11th Circuit
Reflecting a unique blend of financial expertise and legal advocacy, Jacob Needle has earned national recognition from the American College of Bankruptcy for his commitment to the restructuring field.
Eight decades of impact: the University of Miami Law Review’s 80th volume anniversary
A celebration of the longest continuously running student legal publication in Florida brought together generations of editors, alumni, and students to honor the journal’s legacy and support its future.
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.
School of Law student wins prestigious Burton Legal Writing Award
Itiel Wainer has been named a 2026 Burton Award recipient for his scholarship on criminal antitrust enforcement, marking the school’s eighth win and third consecutive year of success in the national competition.
Students score big in elite football and baseball negotiation competitions
Miami Law students win second place in the Tulane International Baseball and Pro Football competitions, outperforming over 50 teams in each event.
Law students win major immigration cases through appellate and courtroom advocacy
Recent successes demonstrate how law clinics provide students with meaningful legal experience while serving clients facing life-altering immigration proceedings.
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.
