This week, graduates participating in the 2nd Annual Spiritual Bar Boost Program gathered for a session centered on “The Power of No,” exploring the importance of healthy boundaries, managing cognitive overload, and protecting their mental and spiritual energy during bar preparation.
Drawing inspiration from Scripture, the writings of Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, and the example of St. Thomas More, attendees reflected on the importance of guarding their hearts, embracing their human limitations, and finding peace amid the pressures of the Bar Exam.
The session also featured Director and Assistant Professor of Legal Writing, Carem Covaia, who shared reflections on faith through the lens of a passage from *Boundaries*, enriching the conversation and offering graduates additional encouragement as they continue their bar preparation journey.
Through prayer, discussion, and fellowship, the program continues to support the whole person throughout the bar preparation process.
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Join us for an engaging Employment Law CLE Seminar presented in partnership with Nelson Mullins, the Miami-Dade Bar, and STU College of Law.
Featuring Garrett Buttrey, Deputy Chief of Staff for the U.S. Department of Labor, this program will explore the latest legal developments, emerging workplace trends, and key issues impacting employers and workplaces across industries.
🗓 June 25
🕒 3:00–5:00 p.m.
📍 STU Moot Courtroom
🥂 Cocktail reception to follow
🔗 https://bit.ly/STULAW26
Complimentary admission for STU Law students and faculty. Limited tickets available. Registration required.
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On Saturday, June 13th, members of the STU Law community attended the Broward County Bar Association’s Annual Installation Gala, an evening celebrating excellence and leadership within the legal profession.
The event provided valuable opportunities for rising 2Ls Luis Fuentes, Sebastian Vazquez, Georgia Temple, Sara Jacobs, and Brinley Delorme to connect with members of the bench and bar alongside Assistant Dean Ana Vallejo, Assistant Director of Career Development Dalilian Gutierrez, and Professor Amber Tracey.
The gala recognized numerous distinguished leaders in the legal community, including the Honorable Judge Powell, recipient of the President’s Award, and renowned trial attorney Bob Kelley, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Congratulations to newly installed Broward County Bar Association President Diana Castrillon, and to STU Law alumni serving on the Association’s Board of Directors: Lourdes E. Ferrer (’01), Secretary; Aron Gibson (’11), Past President; Bernardo Protano (’99), Director; Laurie Spector (’06), Director; and Kevin Gardiner (’18), Young Lawyers Section Director.
Congratulations to all of the evening’s honorees and leaders for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession and the South Florida community.
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From Miami to Spain, STU Law students are expanding their legal education beyond borders through the Summer in Spain Program in San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
Nestled in the foothills of the Guadarrama Mountains and just outside Madrid, the historic town of El Escorial offers students a unique setting to combine academics, culture, and community while living alongside centuries of history at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
In the classroom, students are exploring topics such as judicial decision-making, including independent factual investigation, judicial notice, and statutory interpretation. Outside the classroom, students are experiencing Spain firsthand through shared meals, cultural immersion, and excursions, including a hike led by Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro to one of the highest points in town, where the group enjoyed breathtaking views of the monastery and the surrounding landscape.
The Summer in Spain Program reflects STU College of Law’s commitment to providing students with transformative global experiences that prepare them for an increasingly interconnected legal profession.
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The 2nd Annual Spiritual Bar Boost Program continued this week with a session centered on “The Way of Surrender.” Graduates reflected on managing stress and anxiety through faith while finding encouragement, fellowship, and spiritual support throughout the bar preparation journey. Inspired by Scripture and the example of St. Thomas More, the program continues to support the whole person as graduates prepare for the Bar Exam.
The session also welcomed STU Law graduate Vincent Reda, who returned to share his insights and experiences with the students, offering encouragement and practical wisdom as they continue their preparation for the Bar Exam.
A special thank you to President David Armstrong for his surprise FaceTime call and words of encouragement, which provided an uplifting reminder to our graduates that the entire STU community is cheering them on throughout their Bar Exam journey.
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Congratulations to Professor Colleen O’Toole! Her innovative article, “Prosecutorial Discretion as Infrastructure: The Sequential Intercept Model,” has been accepted for publication in Volume 15 of the Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality.
The article explores how prosecutors can play a pivotal role in preventing individuals from entering or re-entering the criminal justice system by embracing a community-centered, prevention-oriented approach. By integrating resources such as housing, healthcare, education, and social support into the justice system, Professor O’Toole argues that preventive justice offers a more sustainable path to reducing crime and strengthening communities.
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