Why Study in Miami?

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Miami and its region – South Florida – stand at the crossroads of the Americas, a location that lends students at the School of Law an international perspective; exceptional career-building opportunities in courts, corporations and clinics; and rewarding careers in this exciting environment.

The University of Miami School of Law is on the main campus of one of the largest private research universities in the U.S. - no other law school in the nation is located in a region that affords this exceptional mix of diverse perspectives and opportunities.

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• Miami hosts the international headquarters for many multinational corporations – including Disney, Sony, and FedEx – and is home to nearly 1,400 corporations.
• Miami hosts the corporate headquarters for dozens of large American companies, including Burger King and Perry Ellis.
• Lawyers in South Florida practice in numerous courts, including the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Many federal agencies – including the Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – have offices here.

South Florida is also a great place to live

• Miami enjoys a true tropical climate with summers almost identical to those of the Caribbean, and winters with mild, mostly dry weather and temperatures in the 60s.
• Miami boasts a thriving international arts community with the world-acclaimed Miami City Ballet, Miami International Film Festival, and varied music venues providing everything from opera and classical to contemporary performances.
• With more than 500 public parks and thousands of miles of paths for biking, running, or walking, South Florida is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
• As one of the key centers in today's international art world, the City is host to Art Basel – the most important art show in the nation combining an international selection of top galleries with special exhibitions in music, film, architecture, and design.
• For sports fans, South Florida is home to professional teams for all of the major sports.
• The University of Miami is also replete with culture as home to the Lowe Art Museum – with its multicultural exhibitions and distinguished permanent collection – and the Beaux Art Festival, Miami's oldest juried fine arts festival.

For more information, please visit the following websites:

www.miami.com
www.miami-florida.com
www.miamiandbeaches.com
www.miamigov.com/home/pages/visitors.asp