About Dublin
Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. It is a historical and contemporary cultural center for the country as well as a modern center of education, the arts, administration, economy and industry. With a population of more than 1 million residents, it also boasts having the most green space of any European capital city. It benefits from mild temperatures and the least amount of rainfall in Ireland. The city is the primary education center in the country housing three universities and many other higher education institutions. It has benefited from a long literary history, and a currently very active arts scene. Dublin is a place both cosmopolitan and easy to navigate making it a popular international destination.
Program Specifics
- This one-semester exchange opportunity exists for up to four upper level J.D. students during either the fall or spring terms.
- Fall semester runs from early September to the third week of December; and spring semester extends from mid-January to mid-May.
- Course credits earned at the UCD Law School count toward the J.D. degree.
Tuition, Fees, Social Events & Housing
- Incoming exchange students: pay tuition to their home school, and required student health insurance and University fees to the University of Miami.
- Outgoing Miami Law students: pay tuition and other required fees to the University of Miami School of Law. Miami Law students pay no tuition or fees to the partner school except for certain social events and discretionary fees.
Prior to Applying
- Understand J.D. graduation requirements and make sure an International Exchange semester fits your study goals/timeline.
- Carefully review the International Exchange Program Policies and Procedures here.
Review International Exchange Program information online (incl. academic calendars, course offerings, language requirements, etc.). - Consider implications for summer and post-graduate job search (interview process for many clerkships, government honor programs, fellowships, and law firms taking place in Fall of 3L year).
Final semester exchange is strongly discouraged to avoid delays in graduation, bar certification, etc. (typically Spring of 3L year). - International students on an F-1 visa should contact their ISSS advisor prior to applying.
How to Apply
Submit your application through Miami Law’s online International Exchange Programs Application Form (applicants may indicate first and alternate choice of host school).
Upload supporting documentation:
Resume
Miami Law transcript (unofficial copy sufficient)
Statement of Intent
Application review process might include interview
Selection Criteria
The application process can be competitive, and we often receive more applications for nominations than we have slots available. If we are not able to approve a student for their first choice of host school, we look at the student’s alternate choice. Selection will be based on the totality of the student’s academic and professional record, including the following:
- Applicants should hold a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Preference will be given to students applying for an exchange during their 2L Spring or 3L Fall semester
- Demonstrated interest in international and transnational issues (e.g. previous course work, work experience, internships, volunteer activities, undergraduate study abroad, etc.)
- Demonstrated potential for success in a semester abroad program
- Defined educational objectives for the exchange semester
- Proficiency in language of instruction (where applicable)
When to Apply
• Fall Semester – Students must apply for nomination by February 1
• Spring Semester – Students must apply for nomination by September 1
