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Menu Admissions Financial Aid Academics Faculty Professional Development Alumni Library Campus Life Giving (239) 687-5300 info@avemarialaw.edu Ave Central Fitness Complex On-Campus Housing VETERANS Choose a Florida Law school committed to professional excellence. Admissions Financial Aid Academics Faculty Professional Development Alumni Library Campus Life Giving [rev_slider 6] DISCOVER YOUR POST-MILITARY CALL OF DUTY Veterans Click Here In The Spotlight Important Health Information Important Ave Maria Law updates as it relates to the coronavirus situation. Read More Here. Let’s Take A Campus Tour! We invite you to join us virtually to explore our campus. Full Scholarship to Law School Could Be Yours! Cardinal Newman Scholarship recipients receive a full scholarship plus a stipend towards living expenses. Learn more about eligibility. Advocate 2020 Debut Enjoy this year’s 20th Anniversary issue filled with heart, hope, determination, and reflection. View Advocate. Admissions Information For upcoming Admissions Events and Open House information click here. “Clear Conscience: A Catholic Guide to Voting” Foreword by Dean Cieply Ave Law’s President and Dean, Kevin Cieply, wrote the foreword to the book for “Clear Conscience: A Catholic Guide to Voting” by Ascension . The intentionally non-partisan book provides voters with the guidance you need to vote with a clear conscience. The e-book and hard copy are available now and hard copy books will be available in September. Read more. Professor Castaldi Publishes Book Ligia De Jesús Castaldi published a new book titled Abortion in Latin America and the Caribbean: The Legal Impact of the American Convention on Human Rights. This study analyzes the abortion laws of the Latin American and Caribbean nations that are parties to the American Convention on Human Rights . Learn More. Ave Law Professor & Board Member Book Launch Professor Jane Adolphe and Board Member Ron Rychlak have teamed up with their skilled editorship and expertise for the book, Clerical Sexual Misconduct: An Interdisciplinary Analysis. Learn More Here Ave Law Takes Action Toward Racial Justice The Deans of 12 law schools in Florida, including Dean Cieply and Ave Law, have formed the Florida Law Schools’ Consortium for Racial Justice (FLSCRJ). This collective will leverage the strengths and educational roles of every law school in the state to assist community organizations fighting for racial justice and policy reform throughout Florida. Learn More Here. We Hear You, We See You Our law school community’s leader, Dean Cieply, speaks on the topic of racism and the current climate through the lens of Ave Maria Law’s mission. We have to be willing to have proactive conversations about race with honesty, understanding, and courage. View Dean Cieply’s Message Here Justice Gorsuch Visits Ave Maria Law March 11, 2020 was a moment in history for Ave Law. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch visited our law school. Read More Here. International Expert Strategy Conference Concludes Ave Law hosted an International Strategy Session on campus with 20 leading experts. Learn More Here. Pro-Life Alumnus Doing Good Work Class of 2014 alumnus Luca Hickman often shares how Ave has shaped him as an attorney. He was interviewed by Father McTeigue sharing how his path ultimately brought him to helping many religious/pro-life organizations. Listen to the interview here. Ave Students Supporting the Community On Saturday, January 18, a group of Ave Law Dean’s Delegates students volunteered at the All Star Panel Event, which included the law school’s recent Signature Event speaker Bret Baier, raising money for the Children’s National Health System. Also in attendance from Ave Law were Kevin Cieply, President and Dean, and Donna Heiser, Chief Advancement & External Affairs Officer. A Monumental Moment in Time Ave Maria Law reached a special moment in history, traveling to Rome to participate in the Forum of Catholic-Inspired Non-Governmental Organizations focused on human rights. Read More Here. 2019 Family Friendly Business Recognition We’re thrilled to be recognized again this year by Collier County Child Care Resources, Inc. as a Family Friendly Business. The importance of family is something we honor here at the law school. Student Insight on Inaugural D.C. Extern Program Claire Guggemos ’20 completed an externship with The Culture of Life Institute at a Congressman’s office in D.C. Learn all about her once-in-a-lifetime experience. Alumni Engagement Win The Florida Bar Foundation challenged Florida law schools to encourage students and alumni to work together to take on pro bono cases from legal aid organizations. Awards were given to the top three law schools in overall participation, law student engagement, and alumni engagement. Ave Maria took second place in alumni engagement! Learn More: Prof. Scarnecchia and Students meet Pope Francis Prof. Scarnecchia participating in the Expert Meeting of the International Forum of Catholic Inspired NGOs, along with Ave Maria Law summer intern, Carmen Tate, ’21, and Geoffrey Strickland “09, who serves as Secretary for the Forum, met Pope Francis. The Holy Father offered his cordial greetings, commended them for their good work and asked for prayers for his ministry. New Board Member for The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Our Founder, Tom Monaghan, is now a board member for The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce! A great partnership in the making. Read Article. Faculty & Alumni Collaborate Professor Jane Adolphe, expert with the Holy See, Secretariat of State, Section for Relations with States, along with Michael Vacca ’10, Ave Law alumnus who has worked for the Holy See, were editors for a book recently published titled, “Equality and Non-discrimination – Catholic Roots, Current Challenges.” Professor Brian Scarnecchia and alumnus Geoffrey Strickland ’09 were contributing authors. #1 in the State Congratulations to Christopher Fiore, Class of 2019, for ranking #1 in the state of Florida for the February 2019 Bar Exam. Way to go! Invaluable Insight from Alumnus Luca Hickman ’14 Luca Hickman ’14 shares his experiences and advice for current Ave Law students preparing for a career as an attorney. Read Interview Here. Proud to be Military Friendly Ave Maria Law has earned the 2019-2020 Military Friendly® designation. The 2019-2020 Military Friendly® Designation is awarded to companies who are committed to being ‘Better for Veterans’ and are an example to American schools. Named Family Friendly Business We’re honored to have been recognized as a Family Friendly Business by Collier Child Care Resources, Inc. The award acknowledges local businesses with family-friendly policies that support a balance between family responsibilities and word demands. Learn about what’s happening on campus: READ FULL MEMO Click here to visit the fitness complex website. 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