FIU College of Law

FIU College of Law law.fiu.edu FIU College of Law is South Florida’s publicly supported law school.
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The Princeton Review ranks FIU as one of the nation’s most welcoming schools for diverse students and Hispanic Business has ranked FIU among the top ten law schools for Hispanics. The National Jurist ranks FIU among the top ten schools in the country for best value in legal education. FIU’s faculty continues to gain national prominence, most recently recognized by the Sisk Report as 3rd in Florida

for Faculty Scholarly Impact. Unique among law schools, FIU places particular emphasis on integrating international law into every aspect of its curriculum.

Earlier this semester, Professor André Gordon joined Professor Jordan Dollar's Law Firm Management course as a guest lec...
09/01/2026

Earlier this semester, Professor André Gordon joined Professor Jordan Dollar's Law Firm Management course as a guest lecturer for a presentation titled "Reputation Is Currency and Strategic Digital Impact." During the session, Gordon shared practical strategies for managing one's professional reputation, leveraging social media effectively, and building meaningful professional relationships.

He encouraged students to be intentional about the connections they cultivate throughout their careers and to embrace opportunities that push them beyond their comfort zones. The discussion provided students with valuable insights into the growing importance of digital presence, networking, and personal branding in the legal profession.

FIU Law JD applications for Fall 2027 are officially open.Your next chapter starts at FIU Law.Apply through Law School A...
09/01/2026

FIU Law JD applications for Fall 2027 are officially open.

Your next chapter starts at FIU Law.

Apply through Law School Admission Council (LSAC): https://bit.ly/4zNJd8r

Today, FIU Law hosted “Bridging the Gap: The Current State of AI in Law Firms,” a discussion focused on how artificial i...
08/31/2026

Today, FIU Law hosted “Bridging the Gap: The Current State of AI in Law Firms,” a discussion focused on how artificial intelligence is being integrated into modern legal practice.

Faculty, staff, and students explored current AI adoption, emerging trends, and the skills future lawyers will need as the profession continues to evolve.

08/28/2026

Yesterday evening, FIU Law hosted a reception welcoming Interim Dean Daniel Z. Epstein. Members of the FIU community, lawyers, judges, alumni, and friends of the College came together to celebrate his appointment and the start of the academic year.

Following remarks from Provost Elizabeth Béjar, Vice Dean Eric R. Carpenter, and Dean Epstein, guests enjoyed an evening of conversation, connection, and shared enthusiasm for the year ahead.

08/27/2026

Florida International University has ranked No. 23 among public universities nationwide in TIME's inaugural America's Best Colleges 2026-2027 ranking.

The ranking places significant weight on student outcomes, including graduate earnings, graduation rates and return on education. This recognition adds to a growing list of national rankings highlighting FIU for student success and social mobility.

Read more: https://news.fiu.edu/2026/fiu-ranks-among-top-25-public-universities-in-times-americas-best-colleges?utm_campaign=ongoing_social&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social

FIU College of Law’s Community Lawyering Clinic students recently supported an Estate Planning Workshop for South Miami ...
08/27/2026

FIU College of Law’s Community Lawyering Clinic students recently supported an Estate Planning Workshop for South Miami residents, providing valuable legal information on estate planning and heirs’ property rights.

This event was made possible through a collaborative partnership between FIU College of Law, the Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP program at FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Legal Services of Greater Miami, the City of South Miami, and local community organizations.

FIU Law’s Peer Mentor Organization brought mentors and mentees together for the official pairing reveal!The event gave s...
08/26/2026

FIU Law’s Peer Mentor Organization brought mentors and mentees together for the official pairing reveal!

The event gave students a chance to meet their peer mentors, make new connections and kick off a relationship that will help support them throughout the academic year.

Today, the Federalist Society at FIU Law hosted “No Jury, No Justice: Grievance #18 of the Declaration of Independence,...
08/25/2026

Today, the Federalist Society at FIU Law hosted “No Jury, No Justice: Grievance #18 of the Declaration of Independence,” featuring U.S. District Judge Rodolfo Armando Ruiz II of the Southern District of Florida, with opening remarks from Dean Daniel Epstein.

The discussion explored the 18th grievance in the Declaration of Independence, its historical context and the importance of jury service to our system of democracy.

Students closed the event with questions about jury service, the juror selection process and advice for their studies and future legal careers.

Congratulations to Professor Margaret Brenan Correoso, who helped lead the Legal Writing Institute’s 2026 Survey of U.S....
08/25/2026

Congratulations to Professor Margaret Brenan Correoso, who helped lead the Legal Writing Institute’s 2026 Survey of U.S.-Based Moot Court Programs.

The survey gathered responses from 133 law schools and offers a national look at moot court programs across the country. Correoso was also reappointed co-chair of LWI’s Moot Court Committee for another two-year term.

Her work also connects closely with FIU Law’s Legal Skills and Values program, where students develop their legal analysis, research, writing, oral communication and advocacy skills.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4y4eXoj

FIU Law alumni and students came together this weekend for “Artificial Intelligence: The Ethical, Evidentiary, and Pract...
08/24/2026

FIU Law alumni and students came together this weekend for “Artificial Intelligence: The Ethical, Evidentiary, and Practical Implications for Use in Florida Courts,” a CLE led by Assistant Dean Phyllis Williams Kotey.

The program explored the ethical, evidentiary and practical considerations surrounding AI in Florida courts, with participants also breaking into smaller groups for discussion and practical application.

The CLE is the first in a series of litigation training programs designed to expand professional development opportunities and strengthen practice-ready skills across the FIU Law community.

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