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The Law School's graduate programs provide opportunities for advanced study, individual research, and specialization leading to the degree of Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law with specializations in: International Arbitration, U.S. Transnational Law for Foreign Lawyers, Inter-American Law and International Law in general, as well as to a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Tax Law, Real Property Development, Estate Planning, and Ocean and Coastal Law.

The number of credits and years required to earn a graduate degree depend upon the particular course of study. With the approval of the director of the selected graduate program, a student may transfer credits for graduate-level work from another accredited law school if the work was completed within four years prior to transfer (two years in the case of the LL.M. in taxation) and the student successfully completes one semester of graduate study at this Law School.

Graduate degrees are awarded to qualified students who have completed the required credits with a minimum average of C+. Candidates engaged in outside employment for more than 15 hours per week may not enroll for more than 6 credits per semester without the approval of the director of their respective graduate program.

International Law LL.M. Program

The International Law program provides students with the background necessary to recognize, understand and manage problems arising in the international legal order, including those relating to international trade, investment, business, environmental problems, and the protection of human rights. Within the International Law LL.M, the School offers four specializations: U.S. and Transnational Law for Foreign Lawyers, International Arbitration, International Law and Inter-American Law.

The Program in Ocean and Coastal Law

prepares the student to be a specialist in the domestic and international legal problems associated with the use and protection of the marine environment. The University of Miami School of Law is an ideal place to study Ocean and Coastal Law.

The Program in Real Property Development

provides an advanced educational opportunity for lawyers dedicated to working in the real estate field, either as attorneys or entrepreneurs. The program is designed both for recent law school graduates and for practitioners interested in redirecting or fine-tuning their practice.

The Program in Taxation

is designed to allow students to pursue a full range of tax specialties as well as offering a solid foundation in the core subjects of taxation.

The Program in Estate Planning

provides a unique educational experience. It is the only existing full-time law school graduate program leading to a master’s degree in estate planning. The comprehensive coverage of estate planning topics offered by its curriculum is not available elsewhere.

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