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MPRE this Saturday: Is Rothstein classic “bad” lawyer?
Many UM Law students will take the MPRE this Saturday. As we diligently study the rules of professionalism and ethics, we have to wonder if attorneys like Scott Rothstein give the profession a bad name. Nevertheless, all allegations are just that – allegations, and nothing has been proven. However, The Miami Herald reported today the following:
Federal agents raid [...]
Wellness Week A Great Success
Wellness Week 2009 CollageWellness Week at the University of Miami School of Law kicked off on Sunday, October 25, 2009.
This year’s Wellness Week included programs on healthy dining, healthy competition, physical fitness, and mental fitness.
The week began with the annual Race Judicata, hosted by the Society of Bar & Gavel with all funds benefitting CHARLEE Homes for [...]
Brief Citations of a 1L: A Boston Transplant in Yankee Territory
By Anne Stevenson, 1L.
As a recent transplant from Boston, I have found the adjustment to Miami living fairly easy. I chose to enroll in the University of Miami School of Law because of the magnificent opportunities offered here to further my education without the possibility of ever having to shovel another flake of snow. I think [...]
Watch 10.25.09 Race Judicata Video & Photos
On October 25, 2009 more than a hundred people woke up at the crack of dawn to run for the CHARLEE charity in the Society of Bar & Gavel’s Annual Race Judicata. This year was the 10th anniversary, and headed by Allison Janowitz, the event went off perfectly with runners from all ages running for [...]
IPLS to host “Movie Night” on 11.11.09
IPLS will be screening the movie “Flash of Genius” which follows the story of a young inventor who’s idea for the intermittent windshield wiper was copied by the auto industry. We will have two speakers for the event: Professor Depoorter, our Faculty Adviser, and Professor Flint, who teaches the Patent Law course. Snacks and Drinks [...]
Dean’s Town Hall Meeting Provides Students with a Forum to Voice Concerns
On October 22, 2009, Dean White conducted an almost two hour “town hall” meeting with upper level students. The meeting provided students with a delicious lunch by Panera, and drew a crowd of about 40 students.
Dean White commenced the meeting by discussing the biggest news to hit the law school campus in a while—the decision [...]
Law Bowl IV? ‘Child Please’!
By Matthew Comiter and Raul Tano
Law Bowl IV, the law school’s annual, co-ed, flag football tournament, took place on Friday, October 30th. The tournament was exclusively for law students and featured many of the best athletes the school has to offer. All participants had a great time and the teams were very competitive; however, only one [...]
UM Student Chapter of Dade County Bar Association Hosts Networking Event
MIAMI, FL- In a time when networking must be a top priority for students, a the new UM student chapter of the Dade County Bar Association offers exciting opportunities for students to mingle with members of the law community, both attorney and judge alike. UM chapter Co-Founder and President, Abbigail Webb, hailed the event as [...]