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Please follow these application procedures carefully.
1. Fill out, sign, and return the application form to the Office of International Graduate Law Programs, University of Miami School of Law, P.O. Box 248087, Coral Gables, Florida 33124, U.S.A.
2. Submit a U.S.D. $50.00 money order or check drawn on a bank in the United States payable to the University of Miami. This application fee is non-refundable, and will not be credited toward tuition or any other account in the event of admission.
3. Submit a statement of purpose of approximately 500 words in English, addressing your academic and professional background, your professional goals, specific areas of interest, and other matters which you think are of importance. This statement is to be prepared by you without any outside help or evaluation whatsoever, and is to contain a statement to that effect. We encourage you to summarize your background in a résumé or curriculum vitae
4. Arrange for original transcripts from your undergraduate university and law school. As well, arrange for a copy of your LSDAS report, which includes the LSAT score. We will accept a copy of the complete report mailed directly from your law school.
5. Request two of your law school professors to send directly to the Office of International Graduate Law Programs letters of recommendation stating in detail their opinion as to your qualifications for graduate study of law. Attorneys in practice more than two years may substitute letters of recommendation from an employer or colleague.
6. Applicants whose native language is not English must submit results of the TOEFL. Our minimum required score on the TOEFL examination depends upon which version of the test you take. We require a score of 580 on the paper-based test, 237 on the computer-based test, and 92 on the internet-based test. You may apply for the LL.M. program even if you have not yet achieved the required minimum score, but you will not be granted admission until you can document that you have received this score. Depending upon your score, we may require or recommend that you enroll in an Intensive English or
Legal English course that is offered at the University of Miami.
TOEFL Waiver: Waivers of the TOEFL requirement will only be considered in situations where the applicant can present other evidence of English capability (such as a degree from another accredited American institution). TOEFL site
7. If you are admitted, you must submit the Statement of Financial Responsibility and after March 15th, you will also need to submit a verification of sponsorship or bank letter demonstrating your ability to defray your education and living expenses while in the United States. This information is required by the U.S. Government for immigration purposes. (Not required of citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.)
The Office of International Graduate Law Programs is committed to assisting all prospective students with their inquiries and the application process. So if you have any questions, please email us at intl-llm@law.miami.edu or
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Contact Information and Office Hours
Mailing Address
University of Miami School of Law
Office of International Graduate Law Programs
P.O. Box 248087
Coral Gables, Florida 33124-8087
Delivery Address
University of Miami School of Law
Office of International Graduate Law Programs
1311 Miller Drive, Room A211A
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Contact
Phone: (305) 284-5402
Fax: (305) 284-5497
E-mail: intl-llm@law.miami.edu
Website: www.law.miami.edu/llm
Hours of Operation
Mondays - Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
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