The heart of the Mindfulness in Law Program is our students, whose participation in the mindfulness classes, workshops and events enrich it in many ways-- from new program ideas, to supporting mindfulness initiatives, to spreading word of the role of mindfulness in legal education.
Perhaps most profoundly, by taking the time to learn about mindfulness practices, and to explore the role mindfulness can play in their professional and personal lives, Miami Law students are laying the foundation for a legal profession that is as wise as it is smart and as compassionate as it is zealous.
In 2012, students in the seminar, Mindfulness in Law, convened the nation's first Mindful Law Student conference. This event, taking place over two days, featured the panel presentations of 15 law students exploring topics ranging from family law, animal rights, ethics, decision making, professional development, litigation, and emotionally charged areas of practice.
Each semester, students in the Mindfulness in Law class present on their paper topics. Below are some excerpts from these presentations. The most recent conference took place April 2021.
Perhaps most profoundly, by taking the time to learn about mindfulness practices, and to explore the role mindfulness can play in their professional and personal lives, Miami Law students are laying the foundation for a legal profession that is as wise as it is smart and as compassionate as it is zealous.
In 2012, students in the seminar, Mindfulness in Law, convened the nation's first Mindful Law Student conference. This event, taking place over two days, featured the panel presentations of 15 law students exploring topics ranging from family law, animal rights, ethics, decision making, professional development, litigation, and emotionally charged areas of practice.
Each semester, students in the Mindfulness in Law class present on their paper topics. Below are some excerpts from these presentations. The most recent conference took place April 2021.
Conference Opening
Mindfulness and Working with Difficult Emotions
Mindfulness and Family Law
Mindfulness and Decision Making
Mindfulness and Ethics