Overview
J.D. students have the opportunity to earn both degrees in only seven semesters, saving time and tuition. Students take graduate level international arbitration courses during the second and third year of their J.D. studies, with 12 credit hours eligible for application to both degree requirements. A total of 100 credits is needed to complete both degrees: 76 credits for the J.D. PLUS 24 credits for the LL.M.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to University of Miami School of Law, an applicant must have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university prior to enrolling at the School of Law. Application to the J.D./LL.M. in International Arbitration is a simplified process for current Miami Law International Arbitration LL.M. students.
The admissions process is explained in full detail here.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| JD REQUIREMENTS | 76 | |
| Refer to the link below for more information on the JD Requirements for Dual/Joint Degrees | ||
| LL.M. IN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION REQUIREMENTS | 12 | |
| Refer to the link below for more information on the LLM Requirements | ||
| LLM COURSES TAKEN IN FULFILLMENT OF BOTH DEGREES | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 100 | |
Sample Plan of Study
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| LAW 11 | Civil Procedure I | 3 |
| LAW 12 | Contracts | 4 |
| LAW 13 | Elements | 3 |
| LAW 15 | Torts | 4 |
| LAW 19 | Legal Communication and Research I | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| LAW 14 | Property | 4 |
| LAW 16 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| LAW 17 | U.S. Constitutional Law I | 4 |
| LAW 29 | Legal Communication and Research II | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Upper Level Law Courses | 1-6 | |
| LL.M. Required Credits | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Upper Level Law Courses | 1-6 | |
| LL.M. Required Credits | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| Upper Level Law Courses | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Upper Level Law Courses | 1-6 | |
| LL.M. Required Credits | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Upper Level Law Courses | 1-6 | |
| LL.M. Required Credits | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 100 | |
