STU College of Law and Florida Atlantic University announced the launch of a new 3+3 accelerated J.D. agreement, creating a pathway for eligible FAU students to begin their legal education at STU Law while completing their undergraduate studies.
FAU President Adam Hasner joined STU Law Dean of Academic Affairs Jeffrey Veitch and Senior Vice President of Enrollment Dionne Veitch to mark the launch of the new agreement.
As part of the visit, Dean Veitch also met with FAU pre-law students to discuss the accelerated J.D. pathway and the opportunities available through STU College of Law. Joseph Murray, FAU Associate Dean of University Advising Services, also joined STU leadership during the visit.
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Yesterday, the STU College of Law community came together to commemorate Constitution Day with The Honorable Carlos G. Muñiz, Justice of the Supreme Court of Florida, who presented the distinguished lecture, “A Catholic Judge’s Perspective on the Law.” ⚖️🇺🇸
The program began with an opening prayer from Gabriella Gonzalez, J.D. Candidate ‘28 and President of The Chronicles of Faith Society, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Jacob Espinosa, J.D. Candidate ‘26 and President of The Federalist Society. Associate Dean Siegfried Wiessner introduced Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro, who welcomed those in attendance before introducing Justice Muñiz.
After the lecture, Professor David R. Upham and Jake DeChick, J.D. Candidate ‘27 and President of the Student Bar Association, joined Justice Muñiz for a Q&A session. The program concluded with closing remarks from Dean Nuñez-Navarro.
Thank you to Justice Carlos G. Muñiz for spending Constitution Day with our STU Law community, and to the students, faculty, staff, and guests who took part in this special program.
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We are proud to celebrate our graduates who passed the July 2026 Florida Bar Exam, with STU College of Law achieving a 79.8% passage rate among first-time Bar takers.
Your hard work, perseverance, and countless hours of preparation have led to this incredible milestone. We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited to see you begin this next chapter in the legal profession.
Congratulations, Bobcats! 💙⚖️
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STU College of Law leadership joined The Florida Bar Fall Meeting to discuss important issues facing the legal profession, such as the mental health and wellness of Florida lawyers. ⚖️
Dean Nuñez-Navarro chaired the meeting as Chairwoman of The Florida Bar’s Mental Health & Wellness of Florida Lawyers Committee and heard from Florida Bar President Michael Fox Orr and President-Elect Paige Greenlee on the current state of affairs at The Florida Bar.
The committee’s work focuses on supporting lawyer well-being, expanding access to resources, reducing stigma surrounding mental health, and addressing the unique pressures faced by members of the legal profession.
Also in attendance were STU Law alumni Susan Papagikos (’19) and Schuyler Smith (’09), who also serves on the STU College of Law Board of Advisors.
We are proud to see our STU Law community represented in conversations helping shape and support the legal profession across Florida.
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Welcome back to the STU Law family, Nicole Reinoso (’18)! ⚖️
STU College of Law is pleased to welcome Nicole Reinoso (’18) as our Director of Alumni Relations. A licensed Florida attorney, MBA graduate, STU Law alumna, and City of Doral Councilwoman, Nicole brings a unique combination of legal experience, civic leadership, and a passion for building strong communities.
In her new role, she will lead initiatives to strengthen alumni engagement, cultivate professional connections, and expand opportunities to support our students and graduates.
We are excited to welcome Nicole back home to STU Law and look forward to the impact she will make within our community!
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On Sept. 15, STU College of Law’s Office for Career Development and Criminal Law Society welcomed the Innocence Project of Florida for a Lunch & Learn focused on wrongful convictions, second chances, and the work of the organization. ⚖️
Students heard from Brandon Scheck, Esq., Legal Director of the Innocence Project of Florida, and Stephanie Spurgeon, who shared her personal experience of wrongful conviction and freedom.
The conversation offered our students a meaningful opportunity to learn about the legal work surrounding wrongful convictions and their real-life impact.
Thank you to our guests for sharing their time, experiences, and perspectives with our STU Law community.
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