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St. Thomas Law’s Trial Advocacy Competition Team Ranked #1 in ABA Regional Competition; #14 Nationally

St.Thomas Law's Trial Advocacy teams just received another honor. We ranked #1 in Regional ABA Mock Trial competitions and #14 nationally in the Trial Competition Performance Ranking (TCPR). The Trial Competition Performance Ranking (TCPR)…
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Tamara F. Lawson Appointed as Dean of St. Thomas Law – Becomes First Woman of Color to Serve in this Role

Tamara F. Lawson has been appointed Dean of St. Thomas University School of Law, University President David A. Armstrong, J.D. announced Tuesday. Lawson will assume the role immediately, succeeding  Dean Alfredo Garcia who is now serving…
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St. Thomas Law Trial Teams Repeat with Wins at ABA Regional Mock Trial Competition

Congratulations to St. Thomas Law's Trial Team who, as defending champions, won the 2018 ABA Labor Law Mock Trial Regional Competition this past weekend in Miami. Two St. Thomas Law teams dominated the competition; both going undefeated…
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Alumni Spotlight: Fulfilling the Dream – Alumni Form South Florida-Based Law Practice

The practice of law can lead new law graduates in many directions and, for some, making the decision on what area and type of practice to pursue can be a daunting one. Class of 2016 graduates Adrian Acosta, Erik Lichter and Lester Rodriguez…
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Top United Nations Officials Lecture in St. Thomas Law’s LL.M. Program in Intercultural Human Rights

This semester, St. Thomas Law's  LL.M. Program in Intercultural Human Rights  welcomed two top global experts in the field of human rights to share their unique experience and expertise. These experts came from the top echelon of implementation…
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St. Thomas Law Hosts Congressional Immigration Panel Ahead of November Midterm Elections

St. Thomas Law  proudly leads when it comes to taking action that affects change on serious issues facing our community, state, and country. On Friday, October 19, we welcomed notable elected officials including Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman…
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St. Thomas Law Renews Focus on Work-Life Balance in a Unique Way

On any given Wednesday afternoon you may walk by  St. Thomas Law's common area, known as the Breezeway, and see the expected - law students studying, heading to class, or speaking to to a professor about legal concepts. But you will also notice…
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School of Law Welcomes Distinguished Adjunct Faculty

This semester, St. Thomas Law welcomed four distinguished, new adjunct professors to our roster, each bringing unique professional and personal histories to our learning spaces. Adjunct Professor Houson LaFrance '14, teaches Trial Advocacy…
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Professor Moore Appointed New Interim Dean of Academic Affairs

St. Thomas Law's Office of the Dean is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Patricia Moore to the position of  Acting Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. She assumes the role formerly held by Tamara Lawson who is now serving as Acting…
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St. Thomas Law Hosts Annual John J. Brunetti Human Trafficking Academy

  This summer, The John J. Brunetti Human Trafficking Academy hosted its week-long professional development training from July 23rd to July 27th, 2018. The primary focus was addressing the issue of human trafficking within the United…