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University of Miami School of Law

MAILING ADDRESS
1311 Miller Drive, Room F203
Coral Gables, FL 33146
MAIN PHONE
305-284-6746
WEBSITE
http://www.law.miami.edu
ADMISSIONS EMAIL:
admissions@law.miami.edu
REGISTRAR'S PHONE/FAX/EMAIL:
305-284-4825/305-284-1793/
lawreg@law.miami.edu
CAREER SERVICE PHONE/FAX/EMAIL:
305-284-2668/305-284-6213/
cdo@law.miami.edu

An Overview


The University of Miami, a private research university with more than 15,000 students from around the world, is a vibrant and diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning - the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond.

Led by President Donna E. Shalala, the University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs. The U.S.News & World Report has time and again ranked UM No. 44 in its "Best Colleges" listings. The law school has been ranked among the top 50 since four years, and it continued to be the highest ranked school in Florida. U.S. News also cited several of its programs in "America's Best Graduate Schools" in the past.

Established in 1925, during the region's famous real estate boom, UM is a major research university engaged in $360 million in research and sponsored program expenditures a year. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct dozens of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.

Degrees Offered
  • Tax Law
  • Real Property Development
  • Estate Planning

Admission Information


Requirements Details
Eligibility Performance in law school Income Tax and Trusts and Estates courses, as well as a candidate's overall law school record are of particular interest in evaluating the application. Although many students enroll each year without prior legal experience in estate planning beyond academic courses, consideration is given to any such prior experience. Prior to enrollment, applicants must have earned a J.D. or LL.B. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and must have successfully completed the equivalent of both a J.D. trusts and estates course, and a basic Federal Income Tax course at the J.D. level.
Transcripts Yes
Letters of Recommendation Two Letters (or more) of Recommendation (Professor or Employer)
Personal Statement Yes
Proof of Competency in English Yes
Application Fee $50
Law School Admission Test N/A
Curriculum Vitae Yes

Other Information


Criteria Details
Nature and Tenure of Courses Offered One Year
Application Procedure/Time to apply/Application deadline Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year.
LL.M. Degree Requirements LL.M. programs are ideal for recent J.D. graduates seeking to specialize in a particular area of the law or for lawyers who have been out of practice for a period of time and are seeking to re-enter the profession. The number of credits and years required to earn a Masters of Laws (LL.M.) depends upon the particular LL.M. course of study.
To earn an LL.M. degree in the Specialized Programs, students are required to get:

Course Details
LL.M. in Taxation 28 course credits, some required and some electives; students are also required to take a course introducing them to the U.S. legal system.
LL.M. in Real Property Development N/A
LL.M. in estate planning N/A
Ocean & Coastal Law Students must complete 24 credits with a minimum grade point average of 2.30/4.00 and comply with the LL.M. writing requirement in order to receive the Masters of Law in Ocean and Coastal Law degree. Many students pursue different paths in reaching this goal.

Details of Courses Offered


The Robert Traurig-Greenberg Traurig LL.M. in Real Property Development: This course is designed both for recent law school graduates and attorneys dedicated to working in the real estate field, either as attorneys or entrepreneurs. The program is ideal for:

  • Real estate professionals who need to acquire or upgrade knowledge of the area.
  • Practitioners interested in redirecting or fine-tuning their practice.
  • Recent law graduates who want complete instruction in the laws related to real property development.

The Heckerling Graduate Program in Estate Planning: This course enables attorneys to gain expertise in individual and estate planning - a specialization increasingly in demand due to the increasing complexity and uncertainty surrounding today's economic and legal environments, combined with changing population demographics.

The Ocean and Coastal Law Program: This program is generally for U.S. law graduates, and it has outstanding faculty, and prepares attorneys to become specialists in the domestic and international legal problems associated with the use and protection of the marine environment.

Financial Aid


Chaplin Family Scholarship: The Chaplin Scholar who maintains a 3.2 GPA also receives a full tuition scholarship if admitted into and enrolled in one of the school's LL.M. programs directly upon graduation (or in the case of the School's joint J.D./LL.M. offerings, before graduation). The School offers LL.M. programs in International Law, Tax Law, Real Property Development, Estate Planning and Ocean & Coastal Law.

Harvey T. Reid and Soia Mentschikoff Awards: Reid and Mentschikoff Scholars who maintain a 3.2 GPA also receive a full tuition scholarship if they are admitted into and enroll in one of the school's LL.M. programs directly upon graduation (or in the case of the School's joint J.D./LL.M. offerings, before graduation). The School offers LL.M. programs in International Law, Tax Law, Real Property Development, Estate Planning and Ocean & Coastal Law.

I. Eric and Grace Leef Endowed Scholarship Fund: The Leef Scholar who maintains a 3.2 GPA also receives a full tuition scholarship if admitted into and enrolled in one of LL.M. programs directly upon graduation (or in the case of the School;s joint JD/LL.M. offerings, before graduation). The School offers LL.M. programs in International Law, Tax Law, Real Property Development, Estate Planning and Ocean & Coastal Law.

Dean's Scholarships: Dean's Scholarships are limited to full-time students and end upon graduation from the J.D. program. There are also some Dean's Scholarships available to LL.M. students, which are awarded separately at the time of admission to an LL.M. program.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition and Fees

Tuition $42,000
Fees $938
Indirect Costs

Living Expenses Off Campus Living With Parent
Room & Board $13,824 $2,610
Books & Supplies $1,200 $1,200
Personal $3,619 $3,619
Transportation $3,968 $3,968

Career Development/Services Offered


The Career Development Office (CDO) is committed to assisting students and graduates of the University of Miami School of Law with their job search and professional development needs. Please use the links below to learn more about the comprehensive services and resources available through the CDO.

We provide information about law firms throughout the country, about the many areas of law practice and about employment opportunities in both the private and public sectors. We also give students many opportunities to meet with employers through job fairs and campus interviews. Our mission is to provide the highest level of service to our students, alumni and potential employers with Dignity, Efficiency and Courtesy. The staff of the Center:

  • Strives to maximize employment opportunities for students and alumni by strategically marketing the School of Law to employers and by identifying and promoting local and national placements.
  • Provides effective counseling services to law students and alumni and maintains up-to-date, placement-related resources in legal and non-legal practice areas.
  • Promotes to students and alumni the highest ethical and professional standards as established by the legal profession.

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