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n partnership with the University of Miami Center for Latin American Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, Miami Law recently launched a new joint degree—a J.D./M.A. in Latin American Studies and the Law. “This joint degree program provides a unique opportunity for students to use their legal knowledge and skills in combination with a solid theoretical framework and grounding in Latin American and Caribbean policy analysis and administration,” said Sandy Abraham, executive liaison for Miami Law’s Interdisciplinary Programs and Initiatives. “It will prepare students for international careers and for dealing with Latin American and Caribbean businesses, clients, and international agencies in the United States.” The joint degree program allows students the opportunity to obtain both the J.D. and the M.A. degrees in less time than obtaining the degrees separately. The first year is spent in the law school and the next two to three years are spent taking both law and graduate school courses.
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Miami Law Establishes New Joint Degree in Latin American Studies
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iami Law’s team of 3Ls, Jhanile “Trudy” Smith and Andrew Schindler, won the 9th Annual Emory University School of Law Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition. They beat the University of Texas in the finals, Stetson in the semifinals, and Baylor in the quarter-finals. Over 30 teams participated in this year’s event. “Some of the most highly ranked and well-known schools competed in this competition; that my partner and I were able to secure a win on behalf of the University and the Charles C. Papy, Jr. Moot Court Board was an honor,” said Schindler. Judges in the rounds leading up to the final round were actual judges, attorneys, and law professors. In the final round, the Miami Law team argued before two Federal Circuit Court of Appeals judges and a Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. “Winning brought an indescribable feeling,” said Smith. “Going through the toughness of each round was not unfamiliar to us because we had challenging rounds when we prepared with our coach, fellow board members, and practitioners who volunteered their time. We worked hard, and it paid off.”
3Ls ANDREW SCHINDLER AND JHANILE “TRUDY” SMITH
Miami Law Team Wins Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition
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