University of Miami School of Law
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Official Guide to ABA-Approved JD Programs
The University of Miami School of Law is an innovative leader in legal education with a clear vision toward preparing the next generation of lawyers for the changing and increasingly global legal landscape. Our vast course offerings in 18 areas of study, experiential learning opportunities, and 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio will provide you with an exceptional learning environment in a vibrant community of legal scholars and experts from around the world. The City of Miami, as a prominent U.S. legal market, global business capital, and emerging tech and startup hub, offers an ideal location to start your legal career. As a Miami Law graduate, you will join 23,000+ accomplished and supportive alumni practicing throughout the United States and in 95 countries.
The JD Program
Miami Law’s unparalleled curriculum provides students the opportunity to explore numerous areas of study or delve deeply into a single area of study, both inside and outside the traditional classroom setting.
- 18 areas of study
- Experiential learning opportunities
- 20+ joint degree programs
- 25+ international exchange programs
- 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio with over 300 faculty members
Areas of Study
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Joint Degree Programs
International Exchange Programs
Student Life
Student Organizations
Law Journals
Wellness
Career Placement and Bar Passage
Admission Decisions: Beyond the Numbers
Admission Standards
The University of Miami School of Law seeks to enroll highly qualified students who will thrive in a collegial and academically rigorous environment and become the next generation of leaders, public servants, and successful practitioners. Miami Law engages in a highly individualized, holistic review of each applicant's file to determine how the applicant will contribute to the law school community and the applicant's likelihood of academic and professional success. We seek applicants with strong academic credentials, evaluating such factors as educational history, standardized test scores, cumulative undergraduate grade point average, evidence of strong writing and analytical skills, and rigor of undergraduate institution and major. We also seek students who demonstrate a broad range of experiences and perspectives, considering professional background, public service engagement, leadership, strength of character, and extracurricular activities.
Admitted Applicant Profile
