University of Miami School of Law

About

OFFICIAL PAGE: www.law.miami.edu - Located at the crossroads of the Americas, Miami Law offers a global perspective that is the perfect springboard for a successful career in a profession that becomes more international every day.

Story

Our diverse student body comes to Miami from across the U.S. and 5 continents to take advantage of opportunities in hands-on legal clinics, externships, and public interest and pro bono. Our varied courses and offerings are constantly expanding to ensure they reflect the challenges and opportunities of the world at large. We have expertise in an array of legal areas including: international law, international arbitration, criminal law, human rights, and business and corporate law.

Mission

At Miami Law, excellence, a commitment to the future, and a great student experience are priorities. We are dedicated to preparing lawyers not only to serve their clients and the public but also to be leaders in the profession and help solve the problems of our nation and our world. We also have world-leading scholars and faculty in the areas of international law, international arbitration, human rights, business, criminal law and Latin America.

Products

JD PROGRAM
Miami Law offers a dynamic JD program on the campus of the University of Miami - one of the leading research universities in the world.

JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS
(www.law.miami.edu/jointdegree)
Studying at Miami Law gives students access to schools and programs across the University of Miami campus and preparation for wide-ranging career opportunities. As law does not exist in a vacuum, a balanced, interdisciplinary education helps lawyers think creatively, pursue innovation—and succeed in their fields. With this in mind, Miami Law students have the chance to experience this cross-disciplinary integration in the fields of:
Business, Communications, International Law, Marine Affairs, Medicine, Music Business and Entertainment Industries, Maritime Law, Public Administration, Public Health, Real Property Development, Taxation

LL.M. PROGRAMS
(www.law.miami.edu/llm)
Miami Law offers 7 one-year Master of Law's (LL.M.) programs – many for both domestic and international law graduate students – in the legal areas of:
Estate Panning, International Arbitration, International Law (specializations in Inter-American Law and Transnational Law for Foreign Lawyers), Maritime Law, Real Property Development, Taxation and Taxation of Cross-Border Investment.

CLINICS
(www.law.miami.edu/clinics)
Miami Law's award-winning clinics are exceptional training grounds and give students practical, hands-on lawyering experience, while also helping needy and under-represented individuals. They include:
Bankruptcy Assistance, Children & Youth Law, Death Penalty, Environmental Justice, Federal Appellate, Health Rights, Human Rights, Immigration, Innocence, Investor Rights, Tenants' Rights

EXCHANGE PROGRAMS / STUDY ABROAD
(www.law.miami.edu/intlexchange)
Miami offers a several opportunities to earn credit through a tangible international law experience. Countries include: Germany, Israel, Brazil, Spain, China, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Africa, Vietnam and more.