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Miami Scholars

Bringing outstanding students with a passion for public service to the University of Miami School of Law has been the goal of the Miami Scholars Program since its inception in 1997. The Miami Scholars Program was designed to attract students with a strong desire to bring their dedication to social justice to the next level, by providing them with appropriate resources and support. Candidates from across the country engage in an intensive review process, with special attention paid to excellent academic achievement, strong LSAT scores and a demonstrated commitment to public service.

Once selected, students are awarded a partial tuition scholarship and support in either securing and funding a summer public interest internship or academic program. The program provides opportunities for students, such as mentoring by upper-class Scholars and Public Interest Lawyers, monthly meetings, and individualized course advising and career planning. Additionally, Miami Scholars participate in, and lead, various UM Law initiatives and serve on the Public Interest Leadership Board.

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Click here to view the 2008 Miami Scholars

Click here to view the 2007 Miami Scholars

HOPE Fellows

The HOPE Fellows Program enables law students to take volunteer positions at public interest agencies. Over the last five years, the HOPE Fellows program has grown from just two Fellows, to over 60 by Summer 2008. HOPE Fellows have developed from just a handful of local placements to international placements focusing on global advocacy initiatives in countries such as Tanzania, Rwanda and London, and the University of Miami School of Law is committed to seeing these opportunities continue to grow not only within our state but across the nation and world.

Listed below are the Fellows from the following years:

Video Spotlights

Click here to view video spotlights of current students speaking about the work they have done.

“A Decade of Making a Difference Through Legal Advocacy and Service”