Thirty STU Law students spent their Spring Break gaining an inside look at the work of the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office through the SAO Academy. The immersive program provides aspiring attorneys the opportunity to meet with Division Chiefs and Assistant State Attorneys from several of the office’s specialized units and learn firsthand about the many paths within prosecution.

Throughout the week, students engaged with prosecutors across different divisions, explored the complexities of criminal law, and gained insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of serving the community through public service.

The experience had a measurable impact. At the start of the program, only 5% of participating students indicated they would consider a career as a prosecutor. By the end of the week, that number had grown to 85%.

Students cited the opportunity to work closely with victims, hold offenders accountable, and positively impact the community as the most compelling reasons to consider a future in prosecution.

Thank you to the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office for providing our students with this exceptional learning opportunity.

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The STU College of Law was honored to host the Court Administration Academy in partnership with the Judicial Branch Education Academy from March 9-11, 2026. The Academy convened judges and court leaders from across the United States and international jurisdictions to explore practical tools and best practices on topics including access and equity, court operations and security, technology, leadership, and judicial wellness. College of Law faculty instructors included Associate Dean Siegfried Wiessner, Professor Keith Fisher, Professor Christian Gonzalez-Rivera, and Professor Colleen M. O’Toole.

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The Moot Court team comprised of third-year law students Britney Arteaga and Nathalie Tirado, along with student coach Delaney Nix (3L), alumni coach Naor Rom (‘25), and faculty advisor Armando Hernandez, competed in Las Vegas, Nevada in the 31st Annual Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition hosted by the Hispanic National Bar Association.

After competing in a field of 26 of the top law schools in the country throughout the preliminary rounds, quarterfinal round, and semi-final round, the Moot Court Team proudly represented the school receiving the First Place Overall Brief and achieving 4th place in the National Competition. They also earned scholarship awards for their stellar performance. This performance has placed the Moot Court Team at 23rd in the national rankings.

Congratulations to our outstanding students and Moot Court Team!

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STU College of Law was a proud sponsor of the Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court Spring Professionalism Luncheon, held Tuesday at the Tower Club in Ft. Lauderdale. The event brought together judges, lawyers, and law students for a discussion about the state of our courts and the future of the profession. It featured keynote speaker, the Honorable Justice Renatha Francis of the Florida Supreme Court, who shared insights on the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in the legal field and maintaining professionalism in the age of AI and social media.

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