In the global economy, parties are turning more and more to International Arbitration to resolve transborder commercial and investment disputes. Our specialization in International Arbitration provides a unique educational opportunity to acquire a profound grounding in the field of international arbitration.
Our school is prominently positioned, both academically and geographically, for the study of international arbitration law. Moreover, Miami is the international arbitration center for the Americas and beyond which allows for interaction with local professionals who have extensive knowledge and experience in international arbitration as well as a wide network of contacts, particularly in the Americas.
Students in this program are taught by an internationally renowned faculty. Our Chair, Jan Paulsson, is one of the world's leading experts in international arbitration.
The program, open to U.S. and foreign law graduates, offers specialized theoretical and practical courses in international arbitration. In addition, there is a broad selection of related subjects including course offerings with a focus on Latin America for future practitioners wishing to pursue a career involving interests in that region. Click here to view a list of the program's requirements and courses.
The Faculty Chair for the Specialization in International Arbitration is Professor Jan Paulsson, holder of the Michael Klein Distinguished Scholar Chair.
Director of the International Arbitration LL.M.: Jessica Carvalho Morris, Esq.
Director of Professional Programs: Judith Ann Freedberg
International Law Lecture Series
April 10, 2013 - Chat with last year's Miami Law / Young ICCA Scholarship Winner
May 1, 2013 - Deadline to apply to the Miami Law / Young ICCA Scholarship
Miami Law professors have been ranked as world's top two arbitrators in The International Who's Who of Commercial Arbitration.
Leading Miami Law's program is Professor Jan Paulsson, one of the world's leading experts on international arbitration. He has participated as counsel or arbitrator in over 500 arbitrations in Europe, Asia, the United States and Africa. Read more.
Intensive Course in International Arbitration Broadens Horizons for Brazilian Lawyers and Law
Professor Van Den Berg Demystifies Investment Arbitrators
The winner of this year's Miami Law/Young ICCA scholarship award is Wamiq Chowdhury. Read more
Patrick Miller '10
Click to hear Patrick discuss how Miami Law influenced his career path.