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Three + Three – B.A. + J.D. Program

The Three + Three Program offers students an opportunity to earn a combined Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor Degree. The Accelerated Law Program allows students to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor degree in six years instead of the traditional seven years.

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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.

#STUMiami // #STULaw

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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.

#STUMiami // #STULaw

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.

#STUMiami // #STULaw // #BarPrep

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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.

#STUMiami // #STULaw // #BarPrep

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.

#STUMiami // #STULaw

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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.

#STUMiami // #STULaw

Professor Dr. Roza Pati attended the prestigious Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Religion and Foreign Policy Workshop on May 20-21, 2026—two days of expert panels and discussion groups on cutting-edge issues impacting U.S. engagement with the world. Participation in the workshop is by invitation and selection only. The CFR is a non-partisan, independent national membership organization, think tank, educator, and publisher, including of Foreign Affairs. It generates policy-relevant ideas and analysis, convenes experts and policy makers, and promotes informed public discussion. This year’s workshop focused on issues at the intersection of religion and U.S. foreign policy affairs. Panels focused on: The Future of Humanitarian Aid; Faith, Ethics, and Artificial Intelligence; Conflict in the Middle East; The Local to Global Dimensions of Immigration. Discussion group sessions related to Climate and Faith Movements; Gender Equality and Faith Communities; International Religious Freedom; Peace and Global Conflict; and the Rise of Religious Nationalism and Authoritarianism, in which Dr. Pati had her insightful contribution.

Professor Pati has also received an exceptional invitation from the Council of Europe to present at its Headquarters in Strasbourg before the 8th Plenary Meeting of the Committee of the Parties to the Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs (The Santiago de Compostela Convention), which will take place on June 9-10, 2026. Dr. Pati has been invited to share her “valuable experience and insights” in anti-trafficking, with particular emphasis on trafficking in persons for the purposes of organ transplant. The organizers express appreciation for Dr. Pati’s “willingness to engage with the work of the Council of Europe.”

#STUMiami // #STULaw

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Professor Dr. Roza Pati attended the prestigious Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Religion and Foreign Policy Workshop on May 20-21, 2026—two days of expert panels and discussion groups on cutting-edge issues impacting U.S. engagement with the world. Participation in the workshop is by invitation and selection only. The CFR is a non-partisan, independent national membership organization, think tank, educator, and publisher, including of Foreign Affairs. It generates policy-relevant ideas and analysis, convenes experts and policy makers, and promotes informed public discussion. This year’s workshop focused on issues at the intersection of religion and U.S. foreign policy affairs. Panels focused on: The Future of Humanitarian Aid; Faith, Ethics, and Artificial Intelligence; Conflict in the Middle East; The Local to Global Dimensions of Immigration. Discussion group sessions related to Climate and Faith Movements; Gender Equality and Faith Communities; International Religious Freedom; Peace and Global Conflict; and the Rise of Religious Nationalism and Authoritarianism, in which Dr. Pati had her insightful contribution.

Professor Pati has also received an exceptional invitation from the Council of Europe to present at its Headquarters in Strasbourg before the 8th Plenary Meeting of the Committee of the Parties to the Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs (The Santiago de Compostela Convention), which will take place on June 9-10, 2026. Dr. Pati has been invited to share her “valuable experience and insights” in anti-trafficking, with particular emphasis on trafficking in persons for the purposes of organ transplant. The organizers express appreciation for Dr. Pati’s “willingness to engage with the work of the Council of Europe.”

#STUMiami // #STULaw

St. Thomas University College of Law in partnership with The Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar welcomed attorneys and judges from across Florida for the 2026 Advanced Trial Advocacy Course, presented by the Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar. For the first time in approximately 40 years, the prestigious program was hosted at STU College of Law rather than its traditional location at the University of Florida.

The intensive program focuses on hands-on trial skills development through lectures, demonstrations, and practical exercises, allowing participants to refine courtroom advocacy techniques while receiving individualized feedback from experienced judges and trial attorneys.

Hosting the Advanced Trial Advocacy 2026 reflects STU College of Law’s strong partnership with the legal community while providing students with unique opportunities to engage with leaders in the profession.

#STUMiami // #STULaw // #ATA2026 // #AdvancedTrialAdvocacy

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St. Thomas University College of Law in partnership with The Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar welcomed attorneys and judges from across Florida for the 2026 Advanced Trial Advocacy Course, presented by the Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar. For the first time in approximately 40 years, the prestigious program was hosted at STU College of Law rather than its traditional location at the University of Florida.

The intensive program focuses on hands-on trial skills development through lectures, demonstrations, and practical exercises, allowing participants to refine courtroom advocacy techniques while receiving individualized feedback from experienced judges and trial attorneys.

Hosting the Advanced Trial Advocacy 2026 reflects STU College of Law’s strong partnership with the legal community while providing students with unique opportunities to engage with leaders in the profession.

#STUMiami // #STULaw // #ATA2026 // #AdvancedTrialAdvocacy

This week, STU Law graduates gathered for the first session of the 2nd Annual Spiritual Bar Boost Program, taking time to reflect, connect, and recharge as they prepare for the Bar Exam.

The journey to the Bar is demanding, but you don’t have to carry the weight alone. Through weekly themes, guest speakers, and fellowship, the program is designed to support the whole person throughout bar preparation.

Missed the first session? There’s still time to join us for the upcoming gatherings.

📅 Wednesdays | 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
📍 ASP Skills Center
🗓️ June 10, 17, 24 | July 1, 15, 22

#STULaw // #STUMiami // #BarPrep

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