Draft:University of Rio de Janeiro's Law School

The University of Rio de Janeiro's Law School (FDir - UERJ), formerly known as the Law School of the Federal Disctrict's University, is a teaching, research and extension unit of the State University of Rio de Janeiro. It was founded on May 11, 1935, being the second oldest law school in the state and one of the most traditional in the country.

Over almost a century of existence, the Law School has trained several notable personalities in its programs, among them Ministers of the Federal Supreme Court, Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro Janeiro, Federal and State Deputies, as well as composers and artists.

The college is recognized for its academic excellence and has boasted a 100% pass rate in the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) entrance exams for over two decades, which endorses the course. Its undergraduate program is frequently listed among the best in the country in various rankings, such as the Folha de S.Paulo University Ranking.

Its history dates back to the early 20th century when 20 magistrates, dissatisfied with the education of the time, decided to establish a new law program that would be "free from political constraints" and be pluralistic, democratic, and accessible to the greatest number of people. Over more than 80 years of history, the institution was once housed in an old mansion in the Catete neighborhood, eventually leading to the integration of the independent course into the University of the Federal District (UDF) – renamed the University of the State of Guanabara (UEG), and later transformed into UERJ. .

When Luís Roberto Barroso was appointed to the Supreme Federal Court (STF) in 2013, the UERJ Law School gained three professors who were also justices of the highest court in the country, alongside Joaquim Barbosa, who is now retired, and Luiz Fux. Other STF justices have also been professors at the university, such as Ary Franco, Aliomar Baleeiro, and Oscar Dias Correia. Currently, the Law School boasts a series of renowned professors, including Daniel Sarmento, Gustavo Tepedino, Flávio Galdino, Heloisa Helena Barboza, Wallace Corbo, Antonio Cabral, Davi Tangerino, and Marco Antonio Rodrigues. In the past, names like Afonso Arinos de Melo Franco, Heleno Fragoso, Nilo Batista, and Barbosa Moreira also taught at the institution. One of the most competitive in the entrance exams, UERJ Law School is recognized for its academic excellence and has maintained a 100% pass rate in the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) exams for over two decades. Ranked as one of the best in Law in the country, the course is recommended by the OAB. .

Litis Jr. (Junior company)
Historic

The Junior Enterprise of the Faculty of Law (Litis Jr.) was founded by a group of students in 2022. The initiative involves the participation of undergraduates and the support of professors and alumni to bridge the gap between the professional world and undergraduate students. Its mission is to promote integration between academia and the job market, providing students with the opportunity to apply in practice the knowledge acquired in the classroom..

In its years of existence, Litis has established the Internship Fair, a biannual event where the faculty hosts dozens of law firms for a day of interaction with students. It has also organized a series of visits to renowned law firms, such as Mattos Filho, Machado Meyer, Trench Rossi Watanabe, Galdino & Coelho, Pimenta, Takemi, Ayoub, Sérgio Bermudes, and Gustavo Tepedino.

Operation
Litis Jr. is managed by UERJ law students who hold positions in the executive board, coordination, and consultancy. The projects are supervised by professors and legal professionals, ensuring the quality of the services provided. Members go through selection and training processes to ensure they are prepared to meet the demands of clients..

Partnerships and Projects
Litis Jr. establishes partnerships with law firms, companies, and other institutions to undertake joint projects. In addition to providing consulting services, the junior enterprise engages in university extension projects, contributing to the social and legal development of the community.

Impact on Student Training
Participating in Litis Jr. programs allows students to develop practical skills such as negotiation, teamwork, project management, and client service. This hands-on experience is highly valued in the job market, preparing students for their future legal careers..

Study Groups and Leagues
The Faculty of Law has various academic initiatives, including student associations aimed at academic development through competitions, events, and publications.

One of the most important is the UERJ Arbitration Study Group (GEArb-UERJ ), which participates in competitions related to arbitration, such as the Foreign Direct Investment Arbitration Moot (FDI Moot), the Brazilian Arbitration Competition, promoted by CAMARB, Coditech Moot and the Concours d'Arbitrage International de Paris .

Luiz Carpenter Academic Center (CALC)
Founded on September 1st, 1935, the Luiz Carpenter Academic Center - CALC, is named in honor of the founder and first director of the school, Luiz Carpenter, given in 1936. The history of CALC intertwines with that of the Brazilian student movement and reaches its peak in the 1960s, at the beginning of the military dictatorship. In December 1968, with Institutional Act Number Five, CALC, along with several other academic centers, was prohibited from functioning, only returning to activity with the political opening in 1978, under the management of "Calc - Livre", which included among its directors the then undergraduate student Luís Roberto Barroso. .

Athletic
The Ricardo Lira Academic Athletic Association operates within the college, serving as an academic entity of the Faculty of Law of the State University of Rio de Janeiro. It is responsible for organizing and involving college students in extracurricular sporting and cultural events, notably the Legal Games, which are held annually.


 * Ivan Pinheiro, former general secretary of the PCB (Undergraduate)
 * Otávio Leite, former federal deputy (Graduation)
 * Luiz Fux, minister of the STF (Graduation)
 * Nilo Batista, former governor (PhD)
 * Luís Roberto Barroso, minister of the STF (Undergraduate)
 * Alessandro Molon, former federal deputy (PhD)
 * Marcelo Calero, former federal deputy and former Minister of Culture of Brazil (Graduation)
 * Wadih Damous, former federal deputy (Graduation)
 * Geraldo Vandré, singer and composer (Graduation)
 * Paulo Sérgio Valle, composer (Graduation)
 * João Roberto Kelly, pianist and composer (Graduation)
 * Flávia Alessandra, actress (Graduation)
 * Gustavo Tepedino, Lawyer, reviewer and arbitrator (Masters and Doctorate)
 * Daniel Sarmento, Lawyer and reviewer (PhD)
 * Joaquim Muniz, Lawyer and Arbitrator
 * Regis Fichtner, PGE, lawyer and former secretary of the Civil House

Famous teachers and former teachers

 * Luiz Fux, minister of the STF and professor of Civil Procedural Law
 * Paulo Cézar Pinheiro Carneiro, lawyer and professor of Law Holder of Civil Procedural Law
 * Gustavo Tepedino, one of the greatest civilists in the country, lawyer and professor of Civil Law
 * Maria Celina Bodin de Moraes, one of the greatest civilists in the country, updated Volume I of the renowned work by Caio Mário da Silva Pereira.
 * Raphael Carvalho de Vasconcelos, internationalist and former Secretary of the Mercosur Permanent Review Court.
 * Nilo Batista, professor (retired) of Criminal Law
 * Luís Roberto Barroso, minister of the STF and professor of Constitutional Law
 * José Carlos Barbosa Moreira, judge, professor (retired) of Civil Procedural Law
 * Joaquim Barbosa, former minister of the STF and former professor of Administrative Law (resigned in 2015).
 * Roberto Lyra, patron of the institution, professor of Criminal Law, had his bust stolen in 2004
 * Joaquim Pimenta
 * Afonso Arinos de Melo Franco, writer, member of the ABL, deputy and senator, former minister of foreign affairs
 * Aliomar Baleeiro, minister of the STF
 * Caio Tácito, professor of Administrative Law, professor of General Theory of Process and Civil Procedural Law, in addition to being rector of UERJ
 * Celso Renato Duvivier de Albuquerque Mello
 * Wilson Accioli de Vasconcellos
 * Antônio Celso Alves Pereira, former rector of UERJ
 * Carlos Alberto Dunshee de Abranches
 * Ary Franco, minister of the STF
 * Luis Carpenter
 * Oscar Dias Correa, minister of the STF
 * Célio Borja, minister of the STF
 * Ebert Chamoun, professor of Roman Law, judge at the TJ-RJ, member of the commission that prepared the 2002 Civil Code project
 * Oscar Tenório, judge, Rector of UERJ
 * Paulino Jacques, constitutionalist
 * João Marcello de Araújo Júnior
 * Humberto Manes, judge, president of TJ-RJ
 * Oto Agripino Maia, ambassador to the Vatican, Sweden, Greece and South Africa
 * José Pereira Lira, lawyer and Chief Minister of the Civil House in the Eurico Dutra Government (1946-1951)