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UF Law Hosts the 2nd Annual Early Environmental Law Scholars (EELS) Conference

Friday November 7, 2025

University of Florida Levin College of Law hosted the 2nd Annual Early Environmental Law Scholars (EELS) Conference in Gainesville, Florida, on November 7 and 8, 2025. Sessions included a panel with senior scholars on Navigating Academia in a Time of Change, works-in-progress scholarship presentations, a teaching workshop, and more. Sessions were held Friday and Saturday morning, […]

Building better communities, Florida law students find solutions to land use challenges

Monday October 27, 2025

On St. Pete Beach, heavy rains and high tides regularly flood streets, disrupting daily life in this coastal Florida community. Now, students from the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Environmental and Community Development Clinic are diving into the challenge — researching ways to fund repairs, improve safety and plan for a future shaped by rising seas.

The first of its kind in Florida, a university law clinic helps Alachua County residents secure inherited property

Monday October 20, 2025

Law students at the University of Florida are helping Alachua County’s low-income residents navigate the complex world of probate – the legal process of handling property and debts after their loved ones pass away. This service, offered for free through the Heirs’ Property Clinic at the Levin College of Law, has been life-changing for local families. The clinic is the first of its kind in the state.

UF Law Hosts Nearly 20 Law Firms for 1L Student Networking and Career Panels

Friday September 26, 2025

UF Law’s Office of Career and Professional Development welcomed nearly 20 law firms to campus on Friday, September 26, for panels, tabling, and networking with our 1L students. Thank you to the recruiting teams for helping our newest students start building connections and exploring their professional paths. Photo Gallery

Joe Fluet (JD 99) to UF Law Graduates: Embrace Challenges, Prioritize Relationships

Sunday May 18, 2025

During his Commencement address to the University of Florida Levin College of Law Class of 2025, Joe Fluet (JD 99) asked graduates to keep two things in mind as they move forward in life: to be kind to themselves in the face of future challenges, and to stay focused on the relationships they make and […]

UF Law Honors Past, Present, and Future Leaders

Saturday May 17, 2025

University of Florida Levin College of Law was honored to celebrate several alumni and student leaders from the Class of 2025 during the college’s annual Past, Present, and Future Awards Ceremony on May 15. The ceremony began with a presentation of the Heritage of Leadership inductees, who were individually recognized for their lifelong contributions to […]

2025 Alumni Award Recipients

Monday May 5, 2025

University of Florida Levin College of Law is thrilled to announce the 2025 UF Law Alumni Awards recipients. These awards honor distinguished Gator lawyers who exemplify the highest standards of leadership, service, and professional excellence. Learn more about each of them below. Outstanding Public Service Award Judge Patricia Barksdale (JD 96) Nominated to serve by […]

Joe Fluet (JD 99) Delivers Class of 2025 Commencement Address

Monday April 28, 2025

University of Florida Levin College of Law welcomed Joe Fluet (JD 99) as the Spring 2025 Commencement keynote speaker on Friday, May 16. Fluet graduated from UF Law in 1999 with high honors after returning from active military duty. He then went on to work for a large D.C. law firm before founding his own […]

Admitted Students Day Highlights

Tuesday April 15, 2025

In February and April, we welcomed a total of more than 250 admitted students to campus for Admitted Students Days for the incoming fall class. Over the course of two exciting days, attendees had the chance to engage with current students and alumni through insightful panels, explore career and professional development opportunities, sit in on […]

Law students at UF advocate for Florida children in foster care

Wednesday April 2, 2025

In the state of Florida, there are thousands of children in the foster care system, but who is representing them in court? Law students in the University of Florida Levin College of Law Gator TeamChild Juvenile Law Clinic have been advocating on their behalf since the late 1990s.

Sun-Sentinel: What happens when parents go beyond sharenting?

Tuesday March 25, 2025

Stacey Steinberg, J.D. So many parents routinely share photos and news about their kids on social media that the behavior has a name: sharenting. Usually harmless and well-meaning, it can also take a dangerous turn, exposing children to online predators, allowing companies to collect personal information and creating pathways for children to become victimized by identity theft. The risks are […]

Eighth-generation Floridian and UF student Emma Towler follows her passion for law

Tuesday November 12, 2024

Emma Towler – a soon-to-be double Gator and current second-year student at the University of Florida Levin College of Law – has loved the courtroom since she was young. It was during a fourth-grade field trip to the capital city of Tallahassee, when she took part in a mock trial at the Supreme Court of Florida and served as the chief justice, that solidified her passion for law.

UF Law Receives $1.3 Million Gift to Strengthen AI and Law Focus

Friday November 8, 2024

The University of Florida Levin College of Law has announced a $1.3 million gift from alumnus Gerald A. Rosenthal (JD 73) that will bolster UF Law’s positioning at the intersection of technology and law. Building on the existing strengths of the University’s institution-wide Artificial Intelligence Initiative, this gift will help fund two faculty positions beginning […]

2024 Alumni Award Recipients

Wednesday April 10, 2024

University of Florida Levin College of Law honored six amazing alumni leaders at our Past, Present, & Future Awards Ceremony. This year’s award recipients are: Outstanding Public Service Award Honors alumni for their outstanding contributions to critical social, economic, or public needs. While not always the case, this award may recognize alumni who serve (or […]

UF law students provide legal assistance for veterans

Wednesday February 28, 2024

More than 30 years after fighting in the Gulf War, U.S. Marine Raymond Czyzewski continues to experience debilitating symptoms from exposure to burn pits and inhaling oil field smoke. The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program in Washington, D.C. assigned his appeal to the UF Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic – a Levin College of Law program where students work under faculty to provide free legal help for veterans.

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