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“We teach our students to demonstrate a consistent commitment to excellence as Trial Lawyers-in-Residence,” Professor Smith said. “As mentors and coaches for our students, Scott and I strive to lead by example.”
Professor Smith is the Founding Director of the Trial Advocacy Program and teaches Advanced Trial Advocacy and Trial Advocacy.
Professor Fingerhut serves as Assistant Director of the program. He teaches Trial Advocacy, Pretrial Practice, and Criminal Procedure.
The two professors also lead FIU Law’s champion Trial Team.
Find out more about Professors Fingerhut and Smith and the FIU Law Trial Advocacy Program here.