J.D./LL.M. in Taxation

Overview

Joint J.D./LL.M. students must earn a combined 102 credits (instead of 114 normally required for a J.D. [88 credits] and LL.M. [26 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.

Miami Law Students - The Joint J.D./LL.M. option is available to students from the University of Miami School of Law who must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.00 and at least a "B" in Federal Income Tax.
Students from Other Law Schools - Students who are enrolled at other law schools and wish to apply to the Joint J.D./LL.M. Program must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 and earned at least a "B" in Federal Income Tax. They must also submit a letter from their home school dean confirming that Miami Law's program credits will be accepted for transfer toward their J.D. degree.

FOR CURRENT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE TAX LL.M. PROGRAM: Application Requirements for Admission to the J.D. Program -
Current Miami Law Taxation LL.M. students should submit an application for admission to the J.D. program during the Fall semester of their LL.M. studies and no later than November 1. It is recommended that students discuss their intention to apply to the J.D. program with their LL.M. program director early on in their LL.M. studies to make sure their course selection enables them to complete all graduation requirements effectively. Please refer to the J.D. application overview page for further information.
A separate admissions committee will review their application and determine eligibility to enter the J.D. program. The admissions committee takes into consideration the nature of, and grade point average in, classes taken by the applicant while enrolled in the LL.M. program.

Curriculum Requirements

Sample Plan of Study