Aziza Ibragimova | Contributing Writer The College of Law held a ribbon-cutting ceremony dedicated to the new student lounge in the Rafael Diaz-Balart Hall on Jan. 10. In recognition of the vital role played by the College of Law within the university and the consistent achievements of FIU Law students, the Student Government Association took […]
Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writer A U.S. district judge blocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ anti-riot law on Sept. 9, five months after being signed into law. One student is ready to make her voice heard without repercussions. Judge Mark Walker found the law – signed on April 19 – unconstitutional as it contradicts the First Amendment […]
Diego Diaz / Asst. News Director and Jesse Fraga / News Director Seven LGBTQ+ FIU faculty members discussed the rises and downfalls of the queer climate. Some questioned if the university has done enough to protect the community, while others commended them. The panel Rethinking the LGBTQ+ Agenda from Within: New Directions in Queer Studies […]
Riquan King/Guest Columnist Having finished over 90% of my law school journey, I now look back on my journey through law school as a black man. The first thing that comes to mind is the huge amount of privilege that comes with not just making it to law school, but being on the verge of […]
“Alex Acosta is a thoughtful, conscientious American who is dedicated to excellence, integrity and public service. We are proud that he is the first Hispanic nominated to serve in President Trump’s cabinet,” said FIU President Mark Rosenberg in 2017 about FIU College of Law’s former dean. Now, integrity and dedication to excellence are the last […]
Ashley-Anna Aberdeen/Contributing Writer FIU Law, for the third year in a row, has received the highest bar exam passage rate in the state. Out of the 11 law schools in Florida, FIU Law had a passage rate of 87.8 percent, over 16 percent higher than the average passage rate in Florida, as posted on the […]
