St. Thomas Law Trial Team Wins Prestigious Chester Bedell Mock Trial Competition

For the second time in school history, the St. Thomas University College of Law Trial Team brings home the Chester Bedell Mock Trial Competition first-place trophy. The competition took place on January 20-22, at the Gaylord Palms Resort &…
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Judge Diana Vizcaino ’00 – 60th Anniversary Gala Alumni Spotlight

Many law students struggle to find a job in their field -- even long after graduation. Not Judge Diana Vizcaino. She landed a coveted position as a prosecutor for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office even before she graduated from…

St. Thomas Law Hosts Miami Carol City High for its Annual Palermo Mentorship Program

On December 9, 2022, St. Thomas University College of Law’s The Honorable Peter R. Palermo Mentorship Program (Palermo Program) held its annual Fall Kickoff Event with approximately 35 students from the Law Magnet Program at Miami Carol City…

The Benjamin L. Crump Center for Social Justice Hosts Panel Conversation on “The Truth About Body-Worn Cameras”

On Tuesday, November 15th, the Benjamin L. Crump Center for Social Justice and the St. Thomas University Department of Criminal Justice hosted an engaging panel conversation titled, “The Truth About Body-Worn Cameras.” Dr. Debbie Goodman,…

St. Thomas Law Trial Team Captures First and Second Place at FJA State Competition

This past weekend, the St. Thomas Law Mock Trial Team captured both first and second place at the 2022 Florida Justice Association Mock Trial State Competition held at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building in Miami, Florida. Members Gaby…

Incorporating Human Trafficking Law and Policy in Law School Curriculum

On November 4, 2022, the John J. Brunetti Human Trafficking Academy of St. Thomas University College of Law with the support of the Banu Foundation hosted the event: Incorporating Human Trafficking Law and Policy in Law School Curriculum at…

Intercultural Human Rights Law Review Hosts “Global Agents for Human Rights: A Corporate Duty?” Symposium

Professor Randall Abate, Assistant Dean for Environmental Law Studies at George Washington University Law School On October 21st, The Intercultural Human Rights Law Review held its annual symposium, titled Global Agents for Human…

St. Thomas Law 3L Kristen Jimenez Receives the “Champions for Justice Pro Bono Award”

St. Thomas Law 3L Kristen Jimenez for receiving the “Champions for Justice Pro Bono Award” from the Legal Services of Greater Miami, in recognition of her significant contribution to the Legal Services' pro bono program and exemplary commitment…
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Professor Keith W. Rizzardi Appointed to Serve as Commissioner on the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust

St. Thomas Law Professor Keith W. Rizzardi has been appointed to serve as Commissioner on the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust (COE). The oath of service ceremony took place on Monday, September 13, and it was administered…
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Rafael Angel Dominguez LL.M.’16 – How St. Thomas Law’s LL.M. in Human Rights Helped Shape His Career Path

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intercultural Human Rights Program at St. Thomas Law prepares and empowers students to be effective leaders in the field of human rights and international law. For alumnus Rafael Angel Dominguez (’16), the LL.M.…