Day 1 Recap. ⚖️
Our STU Law Bobcats showed strength in mind, body, and spirit as they completed the first day of the Florida Bar Exam.
Rest, recharge, and come back ready to conquer Day 2. We’re cheering you on every step of the way, Bobcats! 💙
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As our STU Law graduates begin Day 1 of the Florida Bar Exam, we continue lifting each of our bar takers in prayer. 🙏⚖️
May they be guided with wisdom, filled with peace, and strengthened with confidence as they take this important step toward becoming attorneys.
The entire STU Community is praying for you. You’ve got this, Bobcats. 💙
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Our STU Law Bobcats are officially checked in! 💙⚖️
A special thank you to STU Law alumnus and Board of Advisors member Albert Sotero (’24) for dedicating the bar jackets and sharing a message of encouragement tucked inside each pocket. A meaningful reminder that our graduates carry the support and encouragement of the entire STU Law community with them as they take this next step.
We’re cheering you on every step of the way. You’ve got this!
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On Friday, our STU Law community came together for Words of Encouragement.
The event was filled with messages of encouragement, reflection, and prayer, reminding our graduates that they have a community standing beside them as they prepare for the Bar Exam.
Tomorrow, as you walk into the testing room, you are taking the next step in a journey built on years of hard work, perseverance, and determination. Trust your preparation, believe in yourself, and take each question one at a time.
Know that your entire STU Law family is praying for you and cheering you on. We have every confidence that you will rise to the occasion.
You’ve already proven you have what it takes. Now go show the Bar what we already know.
Best of luck to the Class of 2026. We’re with you every step of the way. 💙
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Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro attended “America at 250: What Does It Mean to Be an American?,” hosted by the Federalist Society Miami Lawyers Chapter in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
The program featured a panel discussion with Theo Wold, Senior Counselor at Palantir Technologies; Ryan Newman, Chief Deputy Attorney General; and Gabriel Groisman, former Mayor of Bal Harbour and Founder of Groisman LLC. The discussion was moderated by STU College of Law Adjunct Professor The Honorable Ed Artau of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
The evening opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and welcoming remarks from Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz. Dean Nuñez-Navarro was joined by fellow STU Law Adjunct Professor The Honorable Raag Singhal of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, as well as Jordan Richardson and Stephen James Demanovich, Co-Presidents of the Federalist Society Miami Lawyers Chapter.
The event provided an opportunity to reflect on American identity, citizenship, and the principles that continue to shape our nation as it commemorates 250 years.
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Path to Practice ⚖️
Our next Path to Practice spotlight features Elizabeth Ruiz, 3L, who is gaining hands-on experience in criminal law through an externship with the Law Office of the Public Defender in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Juvenile Division.
No two days look quite the same. From calendar calls and calling cases at the podium to client conversations, depositions, and trials, Elizabeth is gaining firsthand courtroom experience while developing the practical skills that will prepare her for a career in law.
One of her most valuable takeaways has been seeing the distinction between rehabilitation and retribution in practice. Her experience in juvenile court has shown her the meaningful impact rehabilitative services can have and inspired her to consider what the justice system could look like if similar opportunities existed at every level.
Her advice to fellow STU Law students: “Don’t be afraid to step up and say yes. You’ll never have a better opportunity to build your skills, make mistakes, ask questions, and grow than while you’re in law school, still surrounded by attorneys who want to help you succeed.”
One word to describe her experience so far: Becoming.
Interested in sharing your own journey? We invite STU Law students to connect with the Office for Career Development and help inspire future attorneys by sharing their unique Path to Practice.
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