St. Thomas Law Hosts Winter Human Trafficking Academy

St. Thomas Law’s 2015 Winter Human Trafficking Academy, a project originally funded by the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, is designed to conduct research, outreach and education in the field of human trafficking. Starting…
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St. Thomas Law and Lynn University Launch Accelerated Law Degree Program

New academic collaboration enables students to obtain bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor in six years St. Thomas University School of Law and Lynn University have signed a new articulation agreement that will allow qualified students to earn…
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The Honorable Judge Peter Palermo Dies at Age 97

South Florida legal pioneer and retired Senior Magistrate Judge, Peter Palermo, died on Friday, November 13. He was 97. Judge Palermo was a generous supporter of St. Thomas Law's Peter Palermo Program; putting into action his belief that…
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St. Thomas Law’s Mock Trial Team Dominates at FJA Mock Trial Competition – Recognized for Distinguished Advocacy

The 2015 Florida Justice Association (FJA) Honorable E. Earle Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition took place from November 13-15, 2015, in Orlando, Florida.  The competition, which was held at the Orange County Courthouse, had teams…
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St. Thomas Law Intellectual Property & Cyberlaw Society at Sixth Annual Patently Impossible Competition

Once again, the St. Thomas University School of Law Intellectual Property & Cyberlaw Society (IPCLS) had a strong presence at the Patently Impossible Project competition on November 5, 2015 at the Bakehouse Art Complex in Wynwood. Patently…
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St. Thomas Law’s 11th Annual Human Rights Symposium

On Friday, November 13th, the St. Thomas Law community welcomed a panel of esteemed, internationally-known law makers and human-rights advocates for a timely symposium, titled The Power of A Voice: Re-writing Policy and Implementing Changes…
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Professor Keith Rizzardi’s Scholarship Cited in Recent Judicial Opinion

St. Thomas Law professor, Keith Rizzardi's scholarship was recently used and cited in a legal opinion. In a November 4, 2015 opinion related to Florida’s public records law, 15th Judicial Circuit Judge Richard L. Oftedal quoted and…
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St. Thomas Law Alumnus Selected as Finalist for Most Effective Lawyer Recognition Award

St. Thomas University School of Law proudly salutes alumnus Armando Hernandez, Esq. for his selection as a finalist for the Daily Business Review's "Most Effective Lawyer" award. His nomination is in the practice area of Products Liability.  Armando…
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St. Thomas Law’s Entertainment & Sports Law Society (ESLS) Hosts Symposium

Attorney-Student symposium and networking event a great success due to joint efforts of Entertainment & Sports Law Society (ESLS) and Intellectual Property & Cyberlaw Society (IPCLS) Keynote Speaker: Herman Russomanno The…
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St. Thomas Law Students Participate in Transformative Internship Experiences at the United Nations and Florida Supreme Court

One of the hallmarks of the legal education at St. Thomas University School of Law is the out-of-classroom experience. St. Thomas Law is committed to training students to be effective and ethical advocates by providing opportunities for them…