FIU College of Law

FIU Law students are exploring Seville!

Our study abroad students recently had an exclusive private tour of Seville’s breathtaking Archivo General de Indias, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses one of the most significant collections of documents on the history of the Spanish Empire in the Americas.

As part of their coursework, students learned about the legal structures relied upon by Spanish explorers in the Americas and the innovative practices that shaped transatlantic trade for centuries.

An unforgettable way to connect legal history, global perspective, and the city around them.

FIU Law is proud to be recognized not once, but twice, with the 2026 Insight Into Academia Excellence in Innovation: Law Schools recognition.

Our Academic Excellence Program and Bar Exam Success Program were both selected for this national honor, which celebrates innovative programs advancing legal education and preparing students for the evolving demands of the legal profession.

“Our AEP and BESP programs reflect FIU Law’s commitment to pushing our students intellectually while giving them every tool they need to succeed,” said Interim Dean Michelle D. Mason.

Congratulations to the AEP and BESP teams on this well-deserved honor! Full story: https://bit.ly/4ejKeew

Congratulations to FIU Law Professors Yordanka Delionado and Marci Rosenthal, who recently presented at the Legal Writing Institute’s 2nd Annual AI & Legal Skills Conference: Innovation, Impact, & Integrity.

Their presentation, “Foundations Under Pressure: Legal Skills Pedagogy in a Rapidly Evolving AI Landscape,” explored how legal educators are navigating the opportunities and challenges of generative AI in the classroom and in legal practice.

Their presentation joined a timely national conversation on how AI is shaping the future of legal education.

FIU Law students and alumni came together for an inspiring evening at the 2026 Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association Scholarship & Installation Gala.

One of the night’s memorable moments was the announcement of the H.T. Smith “Life Is Good” Scholarship, endowed by the Haggard Law Firm in honor of FIU Law Professor Emeritus H.T. Smith. The inaugural scholarship was awarded during the Gala, honoring Professor Smith’s legacy and paying it forward for the next generation of legal professionals.

FIU Law alumni are putting their legal education to work in in high-level public service careers around the globe. Across courtrooms, city halls, federal agencies, and international organizations, they are using their legal education to serve communities, solve real problems, and make an impact in Florida and beyond. Full story: https://bit.ly/4xnMquo

The FIU Law Seville Study Abroad Program is underway!

This summer, our students are spending four weeks in Seville, Spain, earning six credits in Business Organizations and International Human Rights: Combating Human Trafficking while exploring the legal cultures of Spain and the European Union.

We can’t wait to follow along as they learn, experience, and bring new perspectives back with them.

The rainbow rests its case.

Congratulations to Maria Papasakelariou (J.D. ’16), of Wilson Elser, on her installation as President of the Young Lawyers Section of the Miami-Dade Bar.

FIU Law joins South Florida’s legal community in celebrating Maria’s leadership, service, and continued impact, as she helps guide the next generation of lawyers and the evolving practice of law.