College of Law

College of Law ranks 100th in the nation

The College of Law reached the top 100 mark in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of the nation's schools -- distinguished as 55th in the country (third in the state) for the selectivity of its incoming class and 56th (second in the state) for the success of its students in securing jobs upon graduating.

Undocumented Panthers continue fight for tuition equity

Despite the doors that have been opened by the tuition waiver for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students, the battle for tuition equity is still being fought.

Universidad de San Martin de Porres becomes partner for student exchange

A memorandum of understanding between the presidents of FIU and USMP has created research and student programs between the universities.

Students allowed guns on campus

In light of a court opinion delivered by the Florida First District Court of Appeal, public universities must comply with the statute that legally allows students to keep firearms in their parked cars on campus.

College of Law receives B+ as a best value school

While a six-figure debt looms over the nation’s law students, FIU’s College of Law was recently graded a B+ as a best value law school by The National Jurist.

Pre-law Panthers rise to the competition

Statistics from the College of Law show that 595 of the 2,686 applicants in 2012 were admitted, signaling an admittance rate of about 22 percent for that year.

Alumnus gives back to University as thanks and for future students

The University’s College of Law received its largest donation of $400,000 this month from alumnus Abraham Ovadia, an attorney at his own law firm who graduated in 2009, who said it is important to give back to his alma mater.

Priestly professor proclaims principles of leadership

The upcoming Leadership Lectures series will feature Robert Schreiter, a professor and priest. The event will be held at the College of Law, in Rafael Diaz-Balart Hall 1000, on Nov. 7 at 10 a.m, and the topic will be the skills needed for social reconciliation.

Zimmerman verdict sparks emotions and debate

Madison Fantozzi/News Director A Florida jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in Trayvon Martin’s death Saturday night after the six women deliberated for 16 and a half hours. It only took moments, however, for students to take to social media in an uproar about the verdict. Martin’s brother and FIU student, Jahvaris Fulton, tweeted “Et […]

University first to offer in-state tuition to DACA students

Beginning fall 2013, FIU will be the first public college to offer a non-resident tuition waiver to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students, allowing them to pay in-state tuition that is one-third the cost of out-of-state tuition.

Law professor campaigning for Dolphins Stadium renovation

Victoria Ronderos/Contributing Writer College of Law professor H.T. Smith has been appointed co-chair of Friends of Miami First, a political action committee by the Miami Dolphins. The committee aims to convince voters of Miami-Dade County to approve tax-subsidized renovations of Sun Life Stadium. The legislation, however, would force Miami-Dade County to increase its hotel tax […]

Law students create animal rights group

Victoria Ronderos/Contributing Writer By the looks of it, it seems like law students believe that animals need rights too. The Student Animal Legal Defense Fund is a College of Law organization that consists of both university students and members of the community. The organization’s mission statement says it, “strives to provide a forum for education, […]

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