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$uper Lawyers Rank UM Law #20 in the Nation
Super Lawyers magazine placed UM Law at number 20 in its new law school rankings. While other law school rankings look at GPAs, LSAT scores and the number of books in a library, Super Lawyers looks at the end product — that is, the quality of lawyers produced by the schools. Schools were ranked according to the total number of graduates [...]
CABA Hosts Mentorship Reception
On Monday, November 9, the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) hosted its Annual Fall Mentor Reception from 5:30pm-7:30pm at La Loggia Restaurant, located in the heart of downtown Miami.
The event, which partners local law students with prominent Miami attorneys and judges, is one of the highlights of the CABA organization. Essentially, the mentorship program asks that mentors [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Law of McDonald’s: Hot Coffee, Obesity and Prank Phone Calls.
When a patron spills a cup of hot coffee on her pants, who should bear responsibility for the burns? What if a persons diet is centered on a particular restaurant’s food, should they be responsible for that person’s obesity?
What if a prank caller dupes a restaurant’s employees into lewd and indecent acts, should that restaurant [...]