H.T. Smith Black Law Student Association

The H.T. Smith Black Law Student Association is a vibrant student organization at Florida International University's College of Law in Miami, FL, dedicated to fostering academic excellence and professional development within the legal community. As part of FIU Law—Miami's public law school and one of Florida's top three institutions—this association connects students with resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities essential for building successful legal careers. FIU Law, founded in 2000, has established itself as a young, dynamic, and fast-growing institution of academic excellence that prepares students to excel as lawyers and serve their local, national, and international communities. The association benefits from FIU Law's accomplished faculty, personalized curriculum, and hands-on experiential learning opportunities that equip students with practical skills needed in today's legal market. Located on FIU's Modesto A. Maidique Campus, the law school occupies the impressive 153,000 square-foot Rafael Diaz-Balart Hall, which features state-of-the-art teaching courtrooms, seminar rooms, and a comprehensive three-story, 50,000 square-foot Law Library. Students gain access to Miami's largest legal market, positioned within Florida's bustling metropolis and a multilingual, multinational hub ideal for building diverse legal careers. Through the association, members engage with fellow students, faculty mentors, and legal professionals while participating in career development, professional networking, and community service initiatives. The H.T. Smith Black Law Student Association embodies FIU Law's commitment to raising the bar in legal education and fostering the next generation of legal leaders prepared to drive justice forward.