Overview
The Joint J.D./LL.M. Program in Real Property Development offers students an opportunity to earn both degrees in seven semesters. Students begin to take graduate level real estate courses during their third year, with 12 LL.M. credit hours counting toward both degrees. The Joint J.D./LL.M. option is available to students from the University of Miami School of Law who have earned a minimum GPA of 2.80.
Admission Requirements
Miami Law J.D. students may apply to the LL.M. Program during fall or spring of their 2L year, but before the end of the spring semester of the second year.
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 REAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS | 18 | |
| Refer to the link below for more information on the LLM Requirements | ||
| LLM COURSES TAKEN IN FULFILLMENT OF BOTH DEGREES | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 106 | |
This is a sample Plan of Study. Your actual course sequence may vary depending on your previous academic experience as well as current course offerings. Students should meet with their academic advisor each semester to determine the appropriate course selection.
| 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 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Upper Level Law Courses | 1-6 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| LL.M. Required Courses | 1-6 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Upper Level Law Courses | 1-6 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| LL.M. Required Courses | 1-6 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 106 | |
