Overview

Joint J.D./LL.M. students must earn a combined 107 credits (instead of 119 normally required for a J.D. [88 credits] and LL.M. [31 credits] degree).

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.

Curriculum Requirements

JD REQUIREMENTS76
Refer to the link below for more information on the JD Requirements for Dual/Joint Degrees
LL.M. IN ESTATE PLANNING REQUIREMENTS19
Refer to the link below for more information on the LLM Requirements
LLM COURSES TAKEN IN FULFILLMENT OF BOTH DEGREES12
Total Credit Hours107

Sample Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredit 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 Hours16
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 Hours16
Year Two
Fall
Upper Level Law Courses 1-6
 Credit Hours16
Spring
Upper Level Law Courses 1-6
 Credit Hours16
Year Three
Fall
Upper Level Law Courses 1-6
 Credit Hours14
Spring
Upper Level Law Courses 1-6
 Credit Hours14
Year Four
Fall
LL.M. Required Courses 1-6
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours107