Miami Law LLM Programs

MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M.) PROGRAMS

PURSUE ADVANCED STUDY OF LAW IN A DYNAMIC, CUTTING-EDGE CITY

Our boutique programs provide the opportunity to develop a specialty or explore more broadly with offerings to meet all your needs.

Specialized LL.M.

Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law

Estate Planning

International Arbitration

International Law

LL.M. Pathway Options

Intensive Legal English +LL.M.

LL.M./J.D. Joint Degree

LL.M.-to-S.J.D. Pathway

General LL.M.

U.S. & Transnational Law for Foreign-Trained Lawyers

Maritime Law

Real Estate Development* Tax

Taxation of Cross-Border Investment*

*online option available law.miami.edu/llm

MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M.) PROGRAMS

MORE 2022-23 RANKINGS

ƒ Top 25 International Law and Clinical Programs (U.S. News & World Report)

ƒ 5th most diverse faculty (Princeton Review Best Law Schools)

ƒ 43rd U.S. law school (QS World University Rankings)

ƒ Top 25 school for foreign lawyers (International Jurist)

ƒ A Grade in International Law, Health Law, and Estate Planning (PreLaw Magazine)

ƒ A- Grade in Trial Advocacy and in Public Policy, Entertainment, Technology, Family, and Real Estate Law (PreLaw Magazine)

ƒ Top 10 LL.M. Program for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Sports, Global, Media, and Real Estate (LL.M. Guide 2022)

WHY MIAMI | PORTAL TO THE AMERICAS WITH TIES TO THE REST OF THE WORLD

1,400+ Multinational Corporations Headquartered in South Florida

ƒ Home to 18 of the 25 largest law firms in the U.S.

ƒ 4th largest economy in the U.S. and 16th largest in the world

ƒ #2 international banking center in the U.S.

ƒ #1 city for U.S. startup activity (Kauffman Foundation, 2020)

ƒ #2 for foreign consulates and trade offices in the U.S.

WHY MIAMI LAW |

SMALL COMMUNITY FEEL, VAST OPTIONS

ƒ 4th largest law curriculum in the U.S.

ƒ 70+ years of LL.M. programs, one of the oldest in the U.S.

7:1 Student to faculty ratio with 380+ total faculty

77% of 300+ upperlevel courses have less than 25 students

CAREER |

ƒ 55+ student organizations

ƒ Only International Moot Court Program in U.S.

ƒ Alumni Network—22,000+ law alumni in all 50 states, D.C., several territories, and 85 countries

EXPERT SUPPORT & SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES

ƒ Dedicated LL.M. Career Advisor

ƒ 20+ Law Job Fairs Across the Country

ƒ Top 50 law school for percentage of graduates placed in the 100 largest U.S. law firms (Law.com 2022 Ranking)

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ƒ Miami Law has the most graduates leading the Top 30 U.S. firms, ranked by gross revenue, second only to Harvard Law School (Am Law 100, 2023 Listing)

ƒ 25th in promotions to partner (Law.com 2022 Go-To Law School Report)

AFTER GRADUATION OPTIONS (FOR FOREIGN-TRAINED LAWYERS)

ƒ Qualify for a one-year post-graduation employment authorization in the U.S.

ƒ Have the opportunity to take the Bar Exam in several states in the U.S., including New York and Florida

STUDY OPTIONS

ƒ Fall (August) or Spring (January) Start

ƒ Full-Time, Part-Time Study

ƒ Online Study for select LL.M. programs

SCHOLARSHIPS

Prospective LL.M. students may have access to additional funding sources.

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ENTERTAINMENT, ARTS AND SPORTS LAW LL.M.

“My experience with EASL gave me a broader vision of the entertainment business. I learned useful approaches to music and entertainment matters with startups and the digital world that encouraged me to try different paths in my career. This led directly to my decision to start working at a digital service provider like Spotify.”

Jose Maria Escrina,

Director of Music Publishing Licensing & Partnerships

ALL-ENCOMPASSING PREPARATION + FOCUSED TRACK OF STUDY

The University of Miami School of Law is the only law school in the world that offers a combined graduate degree focused upon the entertainment, arts, and sports industries, all of which are growing rapidly. Our program responds directly to the increasing need for lawyers who have been trained to practice in these areas as they continue to expand, intersect, and converge around the world. Our program is strategically situated in Miami, a critical force in the entertainment industry and home to four major professional sports franchises. The LL.M. program provides students with a more intimate understanding of what to expect in practice and prepares them to be “client-ready.” To that end, top practicing attorneys teach relevant and timely courses, and practical skills training is emphasized. law.miami.edu/easl

LL.M. ‘16

LATAM at TikTok Miami, FL

COURSES/CONCENTRATIONS/ TRACKS

Pre-Requisites

(4 of 6 Required for Domestic Students)

Tax, Business Associations, Administrative Law, Antitrust Law, Labor Law, Trust & Estates

Required Courses

Sports Track—15 credits

Copyright Trademark

Sports Law

Negotiating & Drafting Sports Venue Agreements

Purchase & Sale of a Minor League Baseball Team

Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) in College Athletics

Representing the Professional Athlete

Practicum

Entertainment Track—11 credits

Copyright

Trademark

Entertainment Law

Intellectual Property in Digital Media

Introduction to Television Legal & Business Affairs

Negotiating & Drafting for the Business of Entertainment I

Practicum

Arts Track—11 credits

Copyright Trademark

Art Law

Negotiating & Drafting: Art

Practicum

Additional Required Courses for International Students

Introduction to U.S. Law

Legal Communication & Research

Startup Law & Entrepreneurship

Professional Responsibility

Electives

Bidding & Hosting Major Events

Blank Space: IP Law Through the Lens of Taylor Swift

Business, Entertainment & Sports Immigration Law

Chat ENT: AI’s Impact on Entertainment, Arts and Sports

Comparative Sports Law (in Florence, Italy)

Communications and Negotiations in Entertainment and Sports

Copyright & Trademark Litigation

Cultural Property & Antiquities Trafficking: Importation Laws & Border Enforcement

Entertainment Law: A Real-World Guide to the Practice

Entertainment Law in Latin America

European Sports Law (in Madrid, Spain)

E-Sports

Fashion Law

Intellectual Property: Transactions & Litigation

Investing in Sports: From Private Equity and Venture Capital to Emerging Industry Trends

LIV Golf, the PGA Tour, and the Future of Professional Golf Media Distribution

Music Festivals, Live Concerts & Other

Productions

Music Law

Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) in College Athletics

Negotiating & Drafting for the Business of Entertainment II

NFTs: Legal and Business Issues

A Playbook for Leadership & the Law

Player Licensing and International Games (in London)

Sneaker Law

Social Media & the Law

Special Topics in Cinematic Arts: Producing the Art Documentary Sports Betting & Regulation

Sports, Ethics, Morality & the Law I & II

Taxation of Athletes & Entertainers

The Business of Sports

The Law of Force Majeure: Impact of the Pandemic on Sports & Entertainment Trademark Management & Business Strategy

Union Organizing & Collective Bargaining in the Entertainment Industry

Vimeo, Twitter & YouTube: Online Liability & Net Neutrality

Women in Professional Sport

FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS & ADVISORY BOARD

Miami Law has distinguished advisors, faculty, and visiting professors whose expertise cuts across all areas of this LL.M. The program attracts top local, national, and international experts as adjunct professors. Many of the specialized courses in the program are taught as one-week short courses allowing Miami Law to attract leading experts from across the world.

OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Practicum Requirement

A practicum requirement affords students the opportunity for additional training in the workplace.

Mentorship, Networking & Career Development

Site Visits: Students are invited to local entertainment companies, museums, and

professional sports franchises, where they can gain an understanding of business operations and interact with counsel.

Mentorship: Each student is introduced to an appropriate industry professional, who is available as a mentor and with whom the student can discuss career development. Guest Speaker Series: Prominent attorneys and executives in the applicable fields are invited as weekly guest speakers to address students.

Tutorials: These workshops are conducted by industry experts such as leading lawyers and business executives on topics that are not generally covered in the program courses.

International Initiatives

European Sports Law Course in Madrid, Spain

University of Miami-University of Florence Joint Curricular Program in Florence, Italy

EXAMPLES OF PAST PRACTICUM

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (Miami, FL)

Atlanta Hawks (Atlanta, GA)

BBC Studios (Miami, FL)

Blank Rome LLP (Philadelphia, PA)

CONCACAF (Miami, FL)

Creative Artist Agency – Hockey (Nashville, TN)

Greenberg Traurig (Miami, FL)

Greenspoon Marder (Miami, FL)

HBO (Los Angeles, CA)

HBO Latin America (Miami, FL)

Holland & Knight (Miami, FL)

InterMiami CF (Miami, FL)

Jones Day (New York, NY)

Legends (New York, NY)

Lowe Art Museum (Miami, FL)

Major League Baseball (New York, NY)

Major League Soccer (Miami, FL)

Miami Dolphins (Miami, FL)

Miami Marlins (Miami, FL)

Minnesota Vikings (Minneapolis, MN)

Museum of Graffiti (Miami, FL)

Nashville Predators (Nashville, TN)

National Lacrosse League (Philadelphia, PA)

NBAPA (New York, NY)

New York Red Bulls (New York, NY)

Orange Bowl (Miami, FL)

Reed Smith (Miami, FL)

Roc Nation Sports (New York, NY)

Sesame Workshop (New York, NY)

SFMOMA (San Francisco, CA)

Sony Music (New York, NY)

UC Irvine Athletics (Irvine, CA)

UFC (Las Vegas, NV)

United Soccer League (Tampa, FL)

USA Rugby (Westminster, CO)

Universal Music (Miami, FL)

Warner Music (Miami, FL)

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (New York, NY)

WNBPA (New York, NY)

ESTATE PLANNING LL.M.

“The LL.M. program in Estate Planning at the University of Miami is rigorous and challenging. It provided me with the knowledge, tools, and resources to be able to effectively plan complicated estates soon after graduation. It also allowed me to provide immediate value to the law firm that I joined through the proficiency that I gained in the technical aspects of estate planning and the many techniques that are utilized in it.”

Anson T.

Partner Albrecht & Barney Law Corporation Irvine, CA

UNSURPASSED COVERAGE OF INDIVIDUAL AND ESTATE PLANNING

The aging of the baby boomer generation, combined with the increasing complexity of the income tax, wealth transfer tax, and property laws, has created a growing demand for attorneys with expertise in individual and estate planning. THE HECKERLING GRADUATE PROGRAM IN ESTATE PLANNING provides attorneys with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in this growing practice area. Our graduate program offers unparalleled coverage of both the tax and non-tax issues involved in individual and estate planning delivered through a concentrated, practical curriculum. Our program’s unique offerings include a series of one-week modular courses that provide a high level of technical expertise on a wide range of issues, including business succession planning, fiduciary administration, asset protection, international planning, life insurance, investment planning, elder law, and probate. Our courses are taught by experts from around the nation.

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UNIQUE OFFERINGS & CURRICULUM

Unlike traditional graduate tax programs that might offer a cluster of introductory and survey courses on estate planning, the Heckerling Graduate Program provides in-depth, practical coverage of both the tax and non-tax issues central to individual and estate planning.

The Heckerling Graduate Program in Estate Planning requires the completion of 31 credits.

Fall Semester—Foundational Courses

15 Credits

The graduate program begins with a traditional 14-week semester of course work that covers core conceptual topics and provides the foundation for the specialized planning courses offered in the spring.

Corporate Tax

Federal Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates

Federal Wealth Transfer Tax

Income Tax for Estate Planners

Introduction to Estate Planning and Probate

Partnership Tax

Spring Semester—Concentrated

1-Week Courses

16 Credits

The spring semester curriculum distinguishes our program from other graduate programs across the country. Building on the fall semester classes, it consists of a series of oneweek, one-credit modular courses offering in-depth coverage of advanced level tax and non-tax estate planning topics.

Asset Protection

Chapter 14

Charitable Gifts & Foundations

Distributions from Qualified Plans

Drafting for Estate Planners

Elder Law

Ethical and Practical Aspects of Estate Planning

Fiduciary Administration

Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax

International Estate Planning

Investment Planning

Life Insurance

Marital Deduction

Planning for the Family Business Tax Procedure

Valuation

FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS

The estate planning faculty includes preeminent local and national estate planning experts. South Florida is home to many of the nation’s leading estate planning practitioners, and the program includes a number of these experts on its adjunct faculty in the fall semester. Our specialized spring courses are taught by elite estate planning attorneys from around the country and offer in-depth, practical coverage of advanced level planning topics.

Tina Portuondo, Director of the Heckerling Graduate Program in Estate Planning and of the Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning, joined Miami Law after practicing in the areas of tax and estate planning in New York and Miami. Tina is a Fellow of the American College of Trust & Estates Counsel (ACTEC) and a Past Chair of the American Bar Association’s Section of Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Practical Drafting Experience

Students receive practical experience by planning and drafting an estate plan based on a hypothetical fact pattern. The drafting project is completed under the direct supervision of an experienced estate planning attorney who meets one-on-one with the student to evaluate the plan.

Seminar-Style Classes

Small seminar-style classes allow students to develop close connections with their fellow students and professors. Lifelong professional relationships are nurtured by annual alumni reunions at the Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning.

Professional Development

Miami Law’s Career Development Office provides an experienced career advisor exclusively dedicated to students enrolled in the Estate Planning LL.M. Program.

Networking Opportunities

Students enjoy a wide variety of opportunities to meet and network with local estate planning attorneys through local bar association meetings and alumni events. Students also attend the Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning, the nation’s premier continuing education program for the estate planning industry.

Joint Degree Programs

Students with a J.D. degree can attend the program on a full or part-time basis. Students currently enrolled as J.D. students at Miami Law or elsewhere can apply for our joint degree program which allows students to earn both the J.D. and the LL.M. degree in either six or seven semesters. A triple J.D./ M.B.A./LL.M. option is also available.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Full-Tuition Scholarships

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Student Writing Competition

A full-tuition scholarship to the Heckerling Graduate Program in Estate Planning is available to the first-place winner of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Student Writing Competition.

The American Bar Association’s Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law (RPTE) Student Writing Contest

A full-tuition scholarship to the Heckerling Graduate Program in Estate Planning is available to the first-place winner of the American Bar Association’s Section of Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law Student Writing Contest.

Partial-Tuition Scholarships

Philip E. Heckerling Scholarship

A partial-tuition scholarship is available to a currently enrolled J.D. candidate or recent graduate of the University of Miami School of Law with the highest J.D. grade point average (minimum 3.0 required).

Additional Estate Planning Scholarships

Additional scholarship assistance may be available based upon financial need or academic merit and the potential for excellence in the field of estate planning.

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Archbold Law Sarasota, Florida

“In nine months, the Graduate Program in Estate Planning taught me concepts and techniques that would have taken me years to learn through continuing legal education courses and private practice. It was a great way to transition to a career in estate planning.”

Allison Archbold—LL.M. ‘07

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION LL.M.

“I can confidently say that there is not another program that could offer all the benefits and opportunities that Miami Law does. The classes in the International Arbitration LL.M. Program are taught by the leading arbitration practitioners in the field, providing the students with unique insights and an invaluable opportunity to learn from their experiences.”

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY, UNPARALLELED CURRICULUM & PERSONALIZED MENTORSHIP

Whether a newcomer or an experienced practitioner, this program is ideal for U.S. and foreigntrained law students and graduates looking to enrich their knowledge and skills as a platform for a successful career in international arbitration. The White & Case International Arbitration LL.M. Program provides a unique, individualized curriculum offering in-depth knowledge and skills in international arbitration. Students receive career advising tailored to individual interests and professional goals. Students also have the opportunity to attend international job fairs, participate in internships with leading international arbitration firms and institutions, compete in global international arbitration moot court competitions, attend international arbitration conferences, publish in legal journals, and get involved in professional arbitration organizations.

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Ivan Ignacio Bracho Gonzalez (Venezuela), J.D./LL.M. International Arbitration ‘19 Young ICCA Scholarship Recipient Associate, Hogan Lovells Miami, FL

Florida’s Condominium Ombudsman

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION LL.M.

COURSES/CONCENTRATIONS

Students may focus on international commercial or investment arbitration, or both.

Required International Arbitration Core Concepts & Skills Courses

Basic Concepts in International Arbitration

Forensics of Advocacy in International Arbitration I & II

International Arbitration and the New York Convention

Elective International Arbitration

Courses

Advanced Oral Advocacy in International Arbitration

Advanced Topics in Arbitration: Theory & Publication

Arbitral Institutions in a Changing and Challenging World Arbitration of Art and Cultural Heritage Disputes

Damages in International Arbitration

Drafting Complex Arbitration Clauses

Federal Arbitration Act

Globalization & Arbitration

ICSID Practice and Procedure

International Arbitration and E.U. Law

International Arbitration in Latin America & the Caribbean

International Arbitration LL.M. Practicum

International Commercial Arbitration Seminar: A United States Perspective

International Investment Law

International Law of State Responsibility

International Sports Arbitration

Investment Arbitration

Law of International Treaties

Maritime Arbitration

Transnational Litigation and International Arbitration with a European Nexus

Required Courses for Foreign-Trained

Lawyers

Introduction to U.S. Law

Legal Communication & Research I & II

Other Course Options

Students may choose from Miami Law’s vast curriculum of 300+ courses, including courses on alternative dispute resolution, foundational U.S. law courses, preparatory bar exam courses, and other innovative courses on cutting-edge topics.

FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Born (Partner and Chair of International Arbitration Practice Group, Wilmer Hale)

Jonathan Hamilton (Partner and Head of Latin American Arbitration, White & Case)

Meg Kinnear (Secretary-General, ICSID)

Carolyn Lamm (Partner and Chair of International Disputes—Americas, White & Case)

Jan Paulsson (Michael Klein Distinguished Scholar Chair Emeritus)

David W. Rivkin (Retired Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton)

Albert Jan van den Berg (Founding Partner, Hanotiau & van den Berg)

PRACTICAL TRAINING OPTIONS

Practicum placements with international arbitration law firms and institutions

Graduate research assistant opportunities with Miami Law’s International Arbitration Institute and internationally renowned professors

English and Spanish-language international arbitration moot competitions globally

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Scholarships are available for outstanding applicants based on academic and professional skills and achievements, including:

Miami Law/Young ICCA Scholarship (FullTuition);

Carolyn Lamm/White & Case Scholarship (Full-Tuition);

International Arbitration Institute Scholarship (Partial Tuition);

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) International Arbitration Moot Scholarship (Half-Tuition); Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Scholarship (Half-Tuition); and more.

CAREER SUPPORT

Work with an experienced career advisor specifically for LL.M. students.

Attend the prestigious New York International Student Interview Program, which attracts 160+ leading legal employers from around the world.

Attend international arbitration networking events, conferences, and site visits.

AFTER GRADUATION

Foreign-trained students may take the Bar Exam in several states in the U.S., including California, Florida, New York and Texas.

Qualify for a one-year post-graduation employment authorization in the U.S. under a student visa.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Graduates have worked in prestigious law firms, arbitral institutions, and multi-national companies in 50+ cities around the globe.

Addleshaw Goddard

Akerman

Allen & Overy

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer

Baker & Hostetler

Baker & McKenzie

Bryan Cave

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

Clifford Chance

Clyde & Co.

CMS Legal

Crowell & Moring

Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle

Debevoise & Plimpton

Dechert

Dentons

DLA Piper

Duane Morris

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Greenberg Traurig

Hanotiau & van den Berg

Hogan Lovells

Holland & Knight

Hughes Hubbard & Reed

Jones Day

Lalive

Latham & Watkins

Norton Rose Fulbright

Paul Hastings

Reed Smith

Shearman & Sterling

Squire Patton Boggs

Stephenson Harwood

Three Crowns

White & Case

WilmerHale

STUDY OPTIONS

ƒ Full-Time, Part-Time Study

ƒ Spring (January) or Fall (August) Start

ƒ Intensive Legal English + LL.M. in International Arbitration

ƒ J.D./LL.M. Joint Degree in International Arbitration

ƒ International Arbitration LL.M.-to-S.J.D. Pathway

INTERNATIONAL LAW LL.M.

STUDY IN MIAMI—PORTAL TO THE AMERICAS WITH TIES TO THE REST OF THE WORLD

This program is ideal for American law graduates looking to deepen their knowledge of international law. Today’s legal practice and legal institutions are unavoidably multinational as the world has become more global and countries more interconnected. Legal rules that previously affected domestic matters are now often subject to the laws of numerous jurisdictions. This LL.M. program provides the background necessary to recognize, understand, and manage problems arising in the international legal order, including international trade, investment, business, environmental problems, and the protection of human rights.

COURSES/CONCENTRATIONS

Required Courses

International Law

International Economic Law/International Finance

International Business Transactions

Elective Courses—Public International Law

Advanced Immigration Law

Business, Entertainment, and Sports

Immigration Policy

Climate Change Law and Policy

Human Rights Clinic

Immigration Law

International Criminal Law

International Environmental Law

International Human Rights Law

International Moot Court

Law of the Sea

Elective Courses—International Business & Cross Border Transactions

Cross Border Transactions

Deal Skills: Cross Border Finance Transactions

Drafting Complex Arbitration Clauses

International Arbitration in Latin America & The Caribbean

International Anti-Corruption

International Bankruptcy

International Business Seminar

International Business and National Security Law

International Intellectual Property

International Investment Law

International Sales

International Tax

Offshore Financial Centers: Law, Policy and Practice

Sovereign Debt

Transnational Litigation with European Nexus

Elective Courses—Foreign & Comparative Law

Comparative Law

Cuba Law and Policy

Doing Business in Latin America

Doing Business in Latin America Workshop

Entertainment Law in Latin America

Foreign and International Legal Research

Intro to Doing Business in Latin America

Islamic Law

Jewish Law and Talmud

Latin American Contracts (in Spanish)

Spanish for Lawyers

PRACTICAL TRAINING

Practicums—Students can obtain experience in the field of international law with law firms and corporations in Miami and beyond for academic credit. Clinics—Miami Law has 9 outstanding clinics, which provide hands-on lawyering experience for students while also serving the community.

International Moot Court—The awardwinning program offers the opportunity to participate in legal competitions around the world.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The International Law LL.M. Program offers several scholarships to outstanding applicants based on academic and professional skills and achievements.

CAREER SUPPORT & OUTCOMES

ƒ Dedicated LL.M. Career Advisor

ƒ 20+ Law Job Fairs Across the Country

ƒ Top 50 law school for percentage of graduates placed in the 100 largest U.S. law firms (Law.com 2022 Ranking)

ƒ Of the top 30 U.S. firms, ranked by gross revenue, Miami Law has the most graduates leading these firms, second only to Harvard Law School (Am Law 100, 2023 Listing)

ƒ 25th in promotions to partner (Law.com 2022 Go-To Law School Report)

ƒ LL.M. Career Advancement Honor Roll (International Jurist 2021)

Where Our Graduates Work

Global Law Firms

Akerman

Allen & Overy

Baker & McKenzie

Bird & Bird

Bryan Cave

Dechert

DLA Piper

Duane Morris LLP

Eversheds Sutherland

Foley & Lardner LLP

Fox Rothschild LLP

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Fried Frank

Greenberg Traurig

Hogan Lovells

Jones Day

Latham & Watkins

Reed Smith

Shearman & Sterling

Simmons & Simmons

Steptoe & Johnson

WilmerHale

Multinational Corporations

AIG

Apple Amazon

Assurant

Bank of America

Barclays Bank

BNP Paribas

Credit Suisse

Deloitte

ExxonMobil

FedEx

Hewlett Packard

Huawei

Johnson & Johnson

JP Morgan Chase

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Mastercard

Microsoft

Motorola

NBC Universal Telemundo

Oracle

Santander

Scotiabank

Sony Electronics

Stryker

TotalEnergies

Unilever

UnitedHealth

Univision

Visa

Western Union

RANKINGS & ABOUT MIAMI

ƒ Alumni in 85 countries

ƒ Miami is home to Latin American headquarters for 1400+ multinational corporations and 18 of the 25 largest law firms in the U.S.

ƒ Miami ranked #2 international banking center in the U.S.

ƒ ‘A’ rating for International Law (PreLaw Magazine 2023)

ƒ Top 25 Law School for International Law (U.S. News & World Report 2023)

STUDY OPTIONS

ƒ Full-Time, Part-Time Study

ƒ Spring (January) or Fall (August) Start

ƒ Joint J.D./LL.M. in International Law

MARITIME LAW LL.M.

“There was no question that Miami Law was the place to go [for Maritime Law]—a program that combines a great law school with an excellent marine school. All my professors were excellent, knowledgeable, and personable, and they challenged students to not only analyze and understand the legal issues but also to consider the issues within the context of the real world we live in.“

Doug Gaston, LL.M. ’17 Former Senior Vice President and General Counsel Comcast Cable Philadelphia, PA

UNIQUE LOCATION OFFERS MANY OPPORTUNITIES

The cruise capital of the world and surrounded by water, Miami offers a unique opportunity to study Maritime Law. It hosts the largest single-ship cruise terminal, and all the major companies’ principal places of business are located minutes from the Port of Miami—the top cargo gateway of the Americas. The Maritime Law LL.M. has its core in admiralty, law of the sea, and coastal law. Electives span interests from coastal zone management to marine pollution, from maritime arbitration to the constitutional law of admiralty jurisdiction, from marine insurance and maritime personal injury to maritime safety, in addition to natural resource management, marine ecology, environmental law, and climate change. Also, our interdisciplinary options include courses such as ocean policy and coastal zone management, taught at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, one of the leading academic oceanographic and atmospheric research institutions in the world.

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COURSES

Required Maritime Law Courses

Admiralty

Coastal Law

International Law

Law of the Sea

Elective Maritime Law Courses

Climate Change & Human Rights

Climate Change Law & Policy

Climate Finance

Conservation, Tourism, & Development

Cruise Ship Law

Environmental Legal Research

Environmental Law

Environmental Planning and Impact

Statement

Legal Environment of the Cruise Industry

Marine Ecology and the Law

Marine Insurance

Maritime Arbitration

Maritime Personal Injury

Natural Resources

Piracy, Terrorism, and Drug Smuggling in the Maritime Domain

Protection of Living Marine Resources

Wetland Regulation and Permitting

FACULTY HIGHLIGHT

Bernard H. Oxman, the Richard A. Hausler Professor of Law, is a world expert on the law of the sea and is Chair of the Maritime Law LL.M. Program. He has served as a judge ad hoc of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Hamburg, Germany and was a member of an arbitral tribunal in a dispute between Malaysia and Singapore. He has recently been named judge ad hoc of the International Court of Justice in a maritime delimitation case between Romania and Ukraine. He is the only American lawyer ever appointed to serve as judge ad hoc before both of these international tribunals.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Miami hosts the world’s busiest cruise port

The huge passenger and cargo volume at its port accounts for over 175,000 jobs.

Miami also hosts the headquarters of the 7th U.S. Coast Guard District. It is responsible for domestic and international law enforcement and safety as well as environmental protection programs throughout the Caribbean.

In addition, Miami hosts the headquarters of the U.S. Southern Command. SOUTHCOM is a joint command comprised of more than 1,200 military and civilian personnel representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and several other federal agencies. Its area of responsibility is Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

The Maritime Law LL.M. regularly draws on all these resources. The leading lawyers engaged in private maritime practice and in-house counsel of the major cruise lines are readily available to our students as teachers, mentors, and advisers. Coast Guard and other government lawyers are regularly invited to teach courses in our Maritime Law program as well.

PROGRAM FEATURES

Full-Time, Part-Time Study Options

J.D./LL.M. Joint Degree in Maritime Law Students wishing to also obtain a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and J.D. students wishing to also obtain an LL.M. in Maritime Law should opt for the J.D./LL.M. in Maritime Law.

Intensive Legal English

+ LL.M. in Maritime Law

This three-semester program is designed for foreign-trained law graduates who need to improve their English proficiency before embarking on studying for their LL.M. in Maritime Law.

Research Assistantships & Directed Research

Positions to work closely with a professor from the program are available. Students may also undertake a directed research project focusing on a maritime law topic under the direction of a faculty supervisor.

Law Society

One of Miami Law’s most active student organizations, the Maritime Law Society was founded in 1987 to serve as a forum where students, professors, and alumni could discuss maritime related issues as well as participate in Miami’s vast maritime culture.

Moot Court

LL.M. students can participate in Moot Court Competitions such as the International Maritime Law Arbitration Moot Court.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Dean’s Merit Scholarships

Miami Law awards partial scholarships each year to entering LL.M. students with excellent academic records and other outstanding qualifications for the post-graduate study of law. No separate application is required for the Dean’s Scholarships; all admitted students are automatically considered for them.

Privately Funded Scholarships

The law school also offers awards that are privately funded by our alumni and others to help with financial support for foreign graduate students. Awards are based on merit, need, and other factors.

Cobb Family Fellowship

Rafael C. Benitez Scholarship Fund

Francisco V. Garcia-Amador Memorial Scholarship

Claude M. Olds Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships for Students from Partner Schools

In an effort to promote stronger ties with foreign law schools and associations, Miami Law offers a U.S.$15,000 scholarship toward LL.M. tuition fees for all LL.M. programs that accept foreign-trained lawyers to students from our partner institutions across the world.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Carnival Cruise Line

CMA CGM Group (third-largest shipping company globally)

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Florida Department of Health

Microsoft

Norwegian Cruise Line

Royal Caribbean International South Florida Water Management District

Svitzer (towage and marine solution services)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security –Coast Guard

U.S. Department of Homeland Security –Immigration & Customs Enforcement

U.S. Department of Justice – Attorney General’s Office

U.S. Department of Transport – Maritime Administration

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

REAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LL.M.

“The RPD LL.M. program provides students with a fundamental understanding of real estate law, development, and investment. The variety of courses offered ensures graduates are well rounded and well suited to jump into multiple real estate related careers. The program presents students with the opportunity to network with some of the most accomplished real estate attorneys and developers. If you put in the work, the long-term value of this program is unlimited.”

Spencer Hennings, J.D. ’17/LL.M. ’19

UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITIES

Widely regarded as the nation’s best, the ROBERT TRAURIG-GREENBERG TRAURIG LL.M. IN REAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT builds on a world-class faculty while capitalizing on longstanding ties to one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the world. The LL.M. explores the subjects necessary to develop an understanding in land acquisition, finance, regulation, tax law, construction law, residential and commercial development, landlord-tenant, closings, negotiation, planning strategies, and drafting. The Program is designed for the law graduate or attorney who wants to acquire or expand expertise in planning, structuring, and financing real estate projects, either as a practitioner, owner, or developer. The Program is available on campus and in an online format, and offers hands-on learning and unparalleled networking and professional development opportunities to students and alumni.

Shutts & Bowen LLP Fort Lauderdale, FL

COURSES

The Program offers semester-long foundational courses and concentrated, short courses:

Required Regular Courses

Basic Real Estate Tax

Commercial Real Estate Leasing

Condominiums and Planned Developments

Introduction to Real Estate Development

Land Security and Finance

Mortgage Law

Planning and Zoning

Real Estate Documents Drafting Workshop

Real Estate Project Development Workshop

Required Concentrated Courses

Environmental Regulation of Real Property

Financial Analysis of Real Estate Transactions

Elective Regular Courses

Affordable Housing II & Practicum

Bankruptcy

Construction Law

Distressed Property Workouts

Problem Solving in Real Property Development

Real Estate Transactions

Real Property and Government

Elective Concentrated Courses

Developing Affordable Housing

Drafting Design and Construction Documents

Emerging Legal and Commercial Trends in Construction Projects

Hospitality Law

Negotiation Skills

Securitization of Real Estate

Title Insurance

Wetland Regulation and Permitting

SCHOLARSHIP

A limited number of scholarships are available to Full-Time students on the basis of merit and accomplishments. No separate scholarship application is required but decisions are made on a rolling basis and applicants should complete applications no later than March 15.

The American Bar Association’s Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law (RPTE) Student Writing Contest

A full-tuition scholarship to the Real Property Development LL.M. Program is available to the first place winner of The American Bar Association’s Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law (RPTE) Student Writing Contest. Candidates must apply and be admitted as full-time students to be considered for the scholarship. Please visit the ABA (RPTE) Student Writing Contest page for contest details.

FACULTY

The Program is taught by leading practitioners and experts in their fields:

Brian Adler, Bilzin Sumberg

Ross Altman, Laurie & Brennan, LLP

Suzanne Amaducci-Adams, Bilzin Sumberg

Viviana Aspuru, Aspuru Caraballo Faria P.A.

Ralph Bekkevold, Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Jill Anderson Blanco, CalAtlantic

Charles Bohl, University of Miami, SoA

Joni Armstrong Coffey, Akerman, LLP

Anthony De Yurre, Bilzin Sumberg

Timothy DeKeyser, Stroock

Shahrzad Emami, Nelson Mullins

John Halula, Holland & Knight LLP

Joseph Hernandez, Bilzin Sumberg

Michael Lynott, Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Betsy McCoy, The Related Group

Kerry McGrath, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Tom Nealon, University of Miami

Howard Nelson, Bilzin Sumberg

Antonio Prado, Collective Empowerment Group

Patricia Redmond, Stearns Weaver

Franchesca Rhodis, Franchesca Rhodis, P.A.

Vivian Rodriguez, Supervisory Administrative Law Judge

Frank S. Rossi, Frank S. Rossi, P.A.

Martin Schwartz, Bilzin Sumberg

Steven & Nicholas Siegfried, Siegfried Rivera

William Sklar, Carlton Fields

William Sullivan, Akerman, LLP

Jack Winston, Goodkin Consulting

ADVISORY BOARD

Hugo Arza, Holland & Knight

Jeff Berkowitz, Berkowitz Development Group

Rocio Budetta, Newland Capital Group

Anthony De Yurre, Co-Chair, Bilzin Sumberg

Carol L. Schoffel Faber, Akerman, LLP

Lyan Fernandez, OURBank

Martin Ferreira de Melo, The Melo Group

Maria A. Gralia, Stearns Weaver

Joseph Hernandez, Bilzin Sumberg

Carolina Herrera, LENNAR

Jerome Hollo, Florida East Coast Realty

Kimberly Hoover, RED Multifamily

Valerie Jahn-Grandin, DOMA

Kobi Karp, Kobi Karp Architecture

Michael F. Kashtan, Fort Partners

Camilo Lopez, TSG Group

Jessica Melendez, The Related Group

Oti Roberts, Morgan Stanley

Melissa Rose, Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Gary Saul, Co-Chair, Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Tadd Schwartz, Schwartz Media Strategies

Oscar Seikaly, NSI Insurance Group

Nicole Shiman, EDENS

Jared Turkell, Berkadia

Daniel de la Vega, ONE Sotheby’s Realty

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Flexible Format

The Program requires 30 credits. It is offered full-time, part-time, and online for distance learners, and includes J.D./LL.M. and J.D./ LL.M./M.B.A. options, as well as an LL.M./J.D. option for foreign lawyers.

Site Visits

Visits to real estate projects allow students to learn from the perspectives of developers, architects, contractors, leasing agents, and other key parties in a development project.

Internships

Students participate in a lawyer-supervised internship at law firms of various sizes or with private developers or public sector entities.

Developer in Residence

The active involvement of a real estate developer, throughout the course of study, provides students with a real-world application of the curriculum’s legal concepts.

Mentorship, Networking & Career Development

There are countless opportunities for students to meet and network with seasoned attorneys or respected industry leaders through lectures, receptions, lunches, and workshops.

Intensive Legal English + Real Property Development LL.M. (Spring admission only)

TAXATION LL.M.

“Before attending the UM tax law program, I was a public defender. I decided to do an LL.M. in tax, and I walked into a whole new world and found my niche. I get to travel around the world, handling high–valued, complex tax cases, working with large law firms, accounting firms, and with numerous foreign government tax officials. I always dreamed of a career that allows me to travel. With UM Law as my legal base, I can honestly say, my career is exceeding my expectations.”

Melissa Muhammad, J.D. ‘96, LL.M. ‘00 Competent Authority Analyst Internal Revenue Service Washington, D.C.

UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

In today’s world, tax issues are inescapable, increasingly complex and constantly changing. The tax program draws upon Miami’s unique location—the pivot point between S. America, N. America and Europe—to bring the region’s diverse perspectives and career-building opportunities to students. Miami is also a top financial center and legal market and home to the second-largest international banking center in the United States. Miami Law’s tax program and courses focus on building a better tax lawyer who develops the “tax sense” necessary to resolve tax problems with confidence. Several courses are co-taught by U.S. and a non-U.S. tax lawyers, and students are introduced to problem solving for multiple jurisdictions with an International Tax Concentration option.

COURSES

A minimum of 26 credits are required to obtain the LL.M. degree in Taxation. Students may take a maximum of one, two-credit Independent Study and have it count toward their LL.M. degree in Taxation elective requirements. If a student is accepted into the four-credit Independent Study/IRS Internship, then all four credits will count toward the LL.M. degree.

Required Courses

Corporate Tax

Federal Wealth Transfer Tax

International: Inbound Transactions

International: Outbound Transactions

Partnership Tax

Property Transactions

Elective Courses

Advanced Individual Tax Issues: Families and Lower Income Tax Payers

Advanced International Tax Planning

Advanced International Tax Problems

Basic Real Estate Tax

Corporate Tax II

Estate Planning

Federal Criminal Tax Practice

Federal Tax Procedure

Income Tax of Trusts and Estates

Income Tax Treaties

International Transactions: Europe

International Transactions: Latin America

Introduction to Financial Instruments

Introduction to U.S. International Tax Policy

Limitations on Loss Utilization

New International Tax Consensus: OECD’s “Pillar One” and “Pillar Two” Proposals

Partnership and Property II

Representing High Net Worth Individuals

State and Local Taxation

Tax Accounting

Tax Issues Relating to Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

Tax Issues Relating to Movement of Foreign Tech Founders into Miami in the 21st Century

Tax Policy

Tax Research and Writing

Taxation of Athletes and Entertainers

Taxation of Executive Compensation

Taxation of Global Shipping Operations

Transactions Involving Consolidated Groups

U.S. Tax Policy: Current Topics

CONCENTRATIONS

The Taxation LL.M. offers several concentrations in specialized areas of tax law:

International Tax

Taxation of High Net Worth Individuals

Business Taxation

To qualify for a concentration, students must complete several electives in the desired concentration, along with maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher for all courses counting towards the concentration.

FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS

Miami Law’s graduate tax faculty includes leading academics and practitioners who combine teaching with practical knowledge accumulated over years of experience at the most sophisticated levels of tax practice.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Advising Specifically for Tax LL.M. Students

The Tax LL.M. Program has a liaison in the Career Development Office. This experienced career advisor gives specialized advice to students enrolled in the Tax LL.M.

Involvement in Professional Organizations

Representatives from professional organizations regularly invite students to their events, which are excellent networking opportunities.

Joint J.D./LL.M. Program

The joint degree option (J.D./LL.M.) is for students who have a genuine interest and aptitude for tax and want to develop expertise to improve their chances of working in a particular area such as business organizations and transactions, estate planning and wealth management, or international tax. This option is open to both Miami Law students and to students at other law schools.

Practical Tax Skills

A major focus of the Tax LL.M. program and the Taxation of Cross-Border Investment LL.M. program is for students to gain a more intimate understanding of what to expect in practice and be “client-ready.” To help students become apprised of recent legal and business developments in tax, top practicing attorneys teach relevant and timely courses, and practical learning is a large component of the program.

Niche Course: Representing the High Net Worth Individual

As South Florida has become one of the world’s leading centers of international tax planning and asset management, we are offering this unique course, which prepares our graduates to delve into sophisticated international tax planning and asset management.

Tax Talks Lecture Series

Students in the Tax LL.M. Program attend weekly Tax Talks presentations throughout the academic year. These are lectures that provide a space for practitioners and students to present and discuss areas of practice or current issues in tax.

Triple Degree Program: J.D./M.B.A. + LL.M. in Tax

This program is exclusively for those who were undergraduate business majors and is ideal for those with the long-term goal of servicing top corporate clients or becoming a senior executive at a bank or financial institution.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Martin J. Nash Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students in the Graduate Program in Taxation.

The Florida Bar Tax Section has generously funded scholarships to many UM students over the years.

Additional scholarship assistance may be available based upon financial need or on the basis of academic merit and the potential for excellence in the field of taxation.

TAXATION OF CROSSBORDER INVESTMENT LL.M.

“Having the opportunity to be part of the Cross-Border Tax Program was academically and socially enriching. The in-depth perspective on comparative tax law with focus on the U.S. tax system has allowed me to improve and better serve the international clients’ needs.”

Paulina Wood, LL.M. ‘19 Universidad

Vice President, International Trust Advisor Northern Trust

Miami, FL

INTERNATIONAL TAX LAW IN THE GATEWAY TO THE AMERICAS AND THE WORLD

Miami—a global capital for law and commerce—is the place to study international tax law. The program prepares tax lawyers to understand the global context in which their clients do business. As wealthy individuals increase their ties to the U.S., their income and estate tax planning can get tricky. Knowledge of the domestic rules of taxation is often no longer adequate to serve clients whose lives, businesses, and investments cross borders and jurisdictions. This degree program is ideal for students who expect international tax law to play an important role in their professional careers, have a solid foundation in their own domestic tax system, and have enough experience to bring their own questions to the program.

de los Andes, ‘97, Bogota, Colombia

Corporation

TAXATION OF CROSS-BORDER INVESTMENT LL.M.

COURSES

The LL.M. degree is 28 course credits, some required and some elective.

The program is offered in various formats— full-time, part-time, on campus, and online.

Option 1: On Campus (1 Year, Full-Time)

Option 2: On Campus (2 or 3 Years, Part-Time)

Option 3: Remote Learning (2 or 3 Years, Part-Time)

Option 4: Combination of In-Person and Remote Learning (2 or 3 Years, Part-Time)

Required Courses

Federal Wealth Transfer Tax

Income Tax Treaties

International: Inbound Transactions

International: Outbound Transactions

Introduction to the U.S. Legal System

Introduction to the U.S. Tax System

Property Transactions

Taxation of Business Entities OR both Partnership Tax and Corporate Tax

Elective Courses

Advanced individual Tax Issues: Families and Lower Income Tax Payers

Advanced International Tax Problems

Basic Real Estate Tax

Estate Planning

Federal Criminal Tax Practice

Federal Tax Procedure

Income Tax of Trusts and Estates

International Transactions: Europe

International Transactions: Latin America

Introduction to Financial Instruments

Introduction to U.S. International Tax Policy

New International Tax Consensus: OECD’s “Pillar One” and “Pillar Two” Proposals

Representing High Net Worth Individuals

State and Local Tax Tax Accounting

Tax Issues Relating to Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

Tax Issues Relating to Movement of Foreign Tech Founders into Miami in the 21st Century Tax Policy

Tax Research and Writing

Taxation of Athletes and Entertainers

Taxation of Global Shipping Operations

U.S. Tax Policy: Current Topics

CONCENTRATIONS

The Taxation of Cross-Border Investment LL.M. offers two concentrations in specialized areas of tax law:

Taxation of High Net Worth Individuals Business Taxation

To qualify for a concentration, students must complete several electives in the desired concentration, along with maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher for all courses counting towards the concentration.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Career Advising Specifically for Our LL.M. Students

Small class size allows students to receive guidance from an experienced career advisor who has special training in assisting CrossBorder LL.M. students with their job search and professional development needs, including individualized instruction on networking, resume writing, and interviewing skills.

Networking & Professional Development

Students have various networking opportunities, on and off campus, and the chance to attend events and conferences with experts in the field.

Niche Course: Representing the High Net Worth Individual

As South Florida has become one of the world’s leading centers of international tax planning and asset management, the program offers this unique course, which prepares graduates to delve into sophisticated international tax planning and asset management. As the gateway where Latin America meets the rest of the world, we prepare the tax lawyer who loves to solve tough problems and knows a good plan has to work in every country where their clients do business.

Tax Talks Lecture Series

The program offers a Tax Talks Series where students receive exposure to world-class tax practitioners and gain a first-hand understanding of today’s most pressing tax issues.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Scholarship assistance may be available based upon financial need or based on academic merit and the potential for excellence in the field of taxation.

U.S. AND TRANSNATIONAL LAW LL.M.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN COURSE OF STUDY IN THIS GENERAL LL.M. PROGRAM

Our boutique program welcomes attorneys from all over the world to continue the study of law in a context that emphasizes American common law and its impact in the global economy. The program provides unusual flexibility and allows you to select courses in your area of interest from the general law school curriculum and structure your studies according to your professional goals. Miami—one of the nation’s most vibrant cities and a major economic hub, international banking center, and U.S. legal market—is strategically located and optimally positioned at the “portal to the Americas” with ties to other parts of the world for you to take the next step in your legal career.

4TH LARGEST LAW CURRICULUM IN THE U.S.

With only 2 required courses in this LL.M.—Introduction to U.S. Law and Legal Communication & Research — you can choose from 300+ courses from J.D. and LL.M. course catalogs to customize your LL.M. journey to develop professional interest and meet your career goals.

18 Areas of Study & Sample Courses

Business Law

International Business Transactions

Doing Business in Latin America (in English and Spanish)

Constitutional Law

Legal Advocacy and Same-Sex Marriage

Torture and the Law

Criminal Law

Piracy, Terrorism, and Drug Smuggling in the

Maritime Domain

Human Trafficking

Environmental Law

Climate Finance

Conservation, Tourism, and Development

Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law

Entertainment Law in a Digital Age

eSports

Estate Planning

Philanthropy and the Role of Private Foundations

Multinational Estate Planning

Family Law

Companion Animals and the Law

Planning for the Family Business

Health Care Law

Bioethics Mediation

Hospitals, Health Care Services, and Access

Human Rights Law

Climate Change and Human Rights

Human Rights in Times of War

Immigration Law

Immigration for Athletes, Artists, and Entertainers

Immigration, Ethnicity, and Public Policy

Intellectual Property Law

Representing the Professional Athlete

Vimeo, Twitter, and YouTube: Online Liability and Net Neutrality

International Law

Indigenous Women’s Rights

International Investment Law

Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

International Arbitration in Latin America & the Caribbean

Preparing the Corporate Client for Litigation

Maritime Law

Legal Environment of the Cruise Industry

Marine Insurance

Real Estate Law

Conservation, Tourism and Development

Law of Green Buildings

Social Justice and Public Interest

Children and the Law

Non-Profit Organizations and Social Enterprises

Tax Law

U.S. International Tax Policy

Structuring U.S. Investments in Latin America Technology Law

Digital Asset and Blockchain Regulation

Cyber Security Policy and Regulations

AFTER GRADUATION

Qualify for a one-year post-graduation employment authorization in the U.S.

Take the Bar Exam in several states in the U.S., including New York and Florida.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Several scholarships are available to outstanding applicants based on academic and professional achievements, including:

Claude M. Olds Memorial Scholarship, Francisco V. Garcia-Amador Memorial Scholarship, Rafael C. Benitez Scholarship Fund, and more.

2022-23 RANKINGS & HONORS

ƒ 70+ years of LL.M. programs, one of the oldest in the U.S.

ƒ 77% of 300+ upper-level courses have fewer than 25 students

ƒ Top 25 International Law and Clinical Programs (U.S. News & World Report)

ƒ Top 25 school for foreign lawyers (International Jurist)

ƒ 5th most diverse faculty (Princeton Review Best Law Schools)

ƒ 43rd U.S. law school (QS World University Rankings)

ƒ Named “Leader in Technology Law” (PreLaw Magazine)

CAREER SUPPORT & OUTCOMES

ƒ Dedicated LL.M. Career Advisor

ƒ 20+ Law Job Search Fairs Across the Country

ƒ Top 50 law school for percentage of graduates placed in largest U.S. 100 law firms (Law.com 2022 Ranking)

ƒ Of the top 30 U.S. firms, ranked by gross revenue, Miami Law has the most graduates leading these firms, second only to Harvard Law School (Am Law 100, 2023 Listing)

ƒ 25th in promotions to partner (Law.com 2022 Go-To Law School Report)

ƒ LL.M. Career Advancement Honor Roll (International Jurist 2021)

Where Our Graduates Work

Global Law Firms

Akerman

Allen & Overy

Baker & McKenzie

Bird & Bird

Bryan Cave

Dechert

DLA Piper

Duane Morris LLP

Eversheds Sutherland

Foley & Lardner LLP

Fox Rothschild LLP

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Fried Frank

Greenberg Traurig

Hogan Lovells

Jones Day

Latham & Watkins

Reed Smith

Shearman & Sterling

Simmons & Simmons

Steptoe & Johnson

WilmerHale

Multinational Corporations

AIG

Assurant

Bank of America

Barclays Bank

BNP Paribas

Credit Suisse

Deloitte

ExxonMobil

FedEx

Hewlett Packard (HP)

Huawei

Johnson & Johnson

JP Morgan Chase

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Mastercard

Microsoft

Motorola

NBC Universal Telemundo

Oracle

Santander

Sony Electronics

TotalEnergies

Unilever

Univision

Visa

STUDY OPTIONS

ƒ Full-Time, Part-Time Study

ƒ Spring (January) or Fall (August) Start

ƒ Intensive Legal English + LL.M. in U.S. & Transnational Law

ƒ J.D./LL.M. Joint Degree in U.S. & Transnational Law

ƒ U.S. & Transnational Law LL.M.-to-S.J.D. Pathway

INTENSIVE LEGAL ENGLISH + LL.M.

UNIQUE, SPECIFICALLY TAILORED PATHWAY PROGRAM

This program begins with an Intensive Legal English semester specifically tailored to the needs of foreign-trained lawyers who want to or need to improve their English proficiency and focuses on students achieving the English language and communication skills necessary to be successful in their LL.M. program. After the Intensive Legal English semester, students can pursue any LL.M. program open to foreign-trained lawyers including Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law, International Arbitration, Maritime Law, Real Estate/Property Development, Tax Law, Taxation of Cross-Border Investments, and U.S. & Transnational Law for Foreign-Trained Lawyers. This program starts in the spring semester in January. After successful completion, students join their LL.M. and proceed with the regular course of studies selecting courses from Miami Law’s extensive course catalog based on their interests and career goals.

COURSES

Introduction to Legal Communication & Writing

This course helps students develop U.S. legal reasoning, writing, and communication skills. Students learn how to read and analyze U.S. law, write summaries of legal opinions and statutes, and prepare legal correspondence. Students also receive training in professionalism and other essential communication skills.

Introduction to Legal Research

This course introduces U.S. legal research and sources of law. It focuses on the organization of legal information, the types of legal information, and how to find relevant information. Students develop basic skills to understand what sources are appropriate for research and what level of authority the sources have.

LL.M. Oral Communication

Speaking clearly and persuasively to a variety of legal and lay-audiences is an essential skill in law school and the practice of law. In this course, students practice debating, leading and participating in discussions related to the law, and preparing and delivering at least two formal presentations about cases.

LL.M. Reading & Writing

This course integrates reading comprehension with grammar and writing skill-building activities. Students expand knowledge of English language legal terminology as well as foundational concepts relevant to the U.S. legal system through a variety of reading materials. Students are introduced to varied writing styles with an emphasis on persuasion, argument, and critical analysis.

CAREER SUPPORT

Students work with an experienced career advisor and may attend the prestigious New York International Student Interview Program, which attracts more than 160 leading legal employers from around the world.

Students may attend networking events, conferences, and site visits, and get involved in professional organizations.

POST GRADUATION

Foreign-trained graduates may:

Have the opportunity to take the Bar Exam in several states in the U.S., including New York and Florida.

Qualify for a one-year post-graduation employment authorization in the U.S.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Miami Law offers several scholarships to outstanding applicants based on academic and professional skills and achievements, including:

Claude M. Olds Memorial Scholarship; Dean’s Merit Scholarship; E-Fellows Half-Tuition Scholarship; Francisco V. Garcia-Amador Memorial Scholarship; International Association of Young Lawyers “AIJA” Half-Tuition Scholarship; Rafael C. Benitez Scholarship Fund; White & Case/Carolyn Lamm Full Tuition Scholarship; Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Half-Tuition Scholarship; and more.

2022-23 RANKINGS & HONORS

ƒ Top 10 program worldwide (LL.M. Guide 2022)

ƒ 70+ years of LL.M. programs, one of the oldest in the U.S.

ƒ 77% of 300+ upper-level courses have fewer than 25 students

ƒ Top 25 International Law and Clinical Programs (U.S. News & World Report)

ƒ 5th most diverse faculty (Princeton Review Best Law Schools)

ƒ 43rd U.S. law school (QS World University Rankings)

ƒ Named “Leader in Technology Law” (PreLaw Magazine)

ƒ Top 25 school for foreign lawyers (International Jurist)

ƒ Top 10 LL.M. Program for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Sports, Global, Media, and Real Estate (LL.M. Guide 2022)

STUDY OPTIONS

ƒ Full-Time, Part-Time Study

ƒ J.D./LL.M. Joint Degree

ƒ LL.M.-to-S.J.D. Pathway

“The three-semester Intensive Legal English + International Arbitration LL.M. program was a turning point in my life. The Intensive Legal English semester prepared me for the LL.M. program. It gave me the ability to deeply absorb the law-specific intricacies of the English language. Professors spared no effort or time to develop their students’ abilities.”

Adnan Alajaji (Saudi Arabia)

Intensive Legal English + LL.M. in International Arbitration ‘18 Legal Analyst, Aramco Dhahran, Saudi Arabia