Overview
The University of Miami offers the Joint Degree Program in Law (3+3), which allows qualified University of Miami undergraduate students with high academic ability to complete their bachelor's and Juris Doctor degrees in six years (3 years of undergraduate and 3 years of law school).
Students admitted into the program must successfully complete 90 credits earned toward their undergraduate degree, including requirements for their majors and any minors they may be undertaking. Students must complete 90 credits in college course work at the University of Miami, including advanced standing credits, before matriculating into the University of Miami School of Law. The University of Miami requires that the last 45 credits be taken in residence. Students will graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences upon completion of 120 credits including AP/IB credit. For more information, please visit https://admissions.law.miami.edu/academics/joint-degrees/dual-degree-3-3/index.html.
Admission Requirements
Undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences may apply for the Dual Degree Program after they have completed their first year of study.
Applicants must:
- have a minimum SAT I score of 1350 (combined Math and Critical Reading scores) or a 30 on the ACT;
- have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in all college-level courses;
- have Two (2) letters of recommendations from college-level professors;
- complete a Dual-Degree Program Supplemental Application for Law.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM | 90 | |
| Refer to the link below for more information on the bachelor's degree requirements for each major | ||
| JD COURSES TAKEN IN FULFILLMENT OF BOTH DEGREES | 32 | |
| JD PROGRAM | 56 | |
| Refer to the link below for more information on the JD Requirements | ||
| https://bulletin.miami.edu/law-academic-programs/jd/#curriculumtext | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 178 | |
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Sample Plan of Study
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| Undergraduate Courses | 15 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Undergraduate Courses | 15 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Undergraduate Courses | 15 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Undergraduate Courses | 15 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Undergraduate Courses | 15 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Undergraduate Courses | 15 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year One | ||
| Fall | ||
| 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 | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Upper Level Law Courses | 1-6 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Upper Level Law Courses | 1-6 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Upper Level Law Courses | 1-6 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 178 | |
