Miami Law provides students with advice on planning their degrees whether for the J.D. or a supplementary program such as a Concentration, joint degree, or international exchange.
Faculty are an excellent source of advising for course planning. Students are encouraged to take a well-balanced curriculum regardless of potential career choices to exposure him or herself to a number of skills as well as content.
Joint J.D./LL.M. Degree: It is best to speak to the director of the respective LL.M. program of interest. Visit here for contact information.
Bar Elective Courses for Joint J.D./LL.M. Students: In some cases, students who transfer from an LL.M. program to the J.D. program may be required to substitute a 1L course requirement with another elective course that appears on the bar exam. For more information, please view the student handbook. The list of eligible elective subjects can be found below:
Pursuant to the Student Handbook, the following courses may be used to substitute for a waived 1L course requirement. Please refer to the Handbook and consult with your academic advisor for more information.
Joint Degree With Other UM School: For students interested in completing a second program degree at another UM School in addition to their J.D. degree, it is always a good idea to create a general plan and timeline for completing both degrees. Visit What to Keep in Mind When Considering a Joint Degree for more information. Or for further joint Master's and Doctoral degrees information please contact Terrell E West II, Associate Registrar at twest@law.miami.edu. 6 Elective Credits for Interdisciplinary Study – J.D. students (who are not in joint degree programs) should keep in mind they have 6 elective credits that may be used to take any graduate-level course or any intermediate/advanced language course in any School/Department across the University of Miami. For more information, please visit Courses Taken at Other Schools or contact the Office of the Law Registrar at lawreg@law.miami.edu or 305-284-4825. The School of Law has approved Concentrations in Programs in (1) Litigation and Dispute Resolution, (2) Social Justice and Public Interest, (3) The Business of Innovation, Law and Technology: BILT, (4) Immigration, Asylum, and Citizenship Law Area of Focus, (5) Business Compliance & Sustainability, (6) Environmental Law, (7) Health Law, and (8) Transactional Law. These programs are intended to help students focus their curricular choices as well as increase marketability. Students looking for advice on such a program should meet with that program’s advisor. Most students typically go on an international exchange program either spring semester of their 2L year or fall semester of their 3L year. Students with an interest in spending a semester at a foreign law school need to begin planning for this semester away as soon as possible, namely, during their first year of the JD program.Planning for Concentrations / Areas of Focus
Planning for Study Abroad / International Exchange
See What to Keep in Mind when Considering Participation in an International Exchange Program
For more information: Contact intlexchange@law.miami.edu.
Copyright: 2024 University of Miami. All Rights Reserved.
Emergency Information
Privacy Statement & Legal Notices
Individuals with disabilities who experience any technology-based barriers accessing the University’s websites or services can visit the Office of Workplace Equity and Inclusion.