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The University of Miami School of Law provides all of the advantages of being on the doorstep of vibrant legal and business communities while also offering a location on the beautiful main campus of the University in Coral Gables, an area acclaimed for its lush foliage and elegant Mediterranean style.

UM Law attracts and prepares talented, successful students for rewarding careers in a wide range of fields—including corporate, international, and intellectual property law. In every aspect of the School, students benefit from diversity:

• in our wide array of clinical programs and learning opportunities
• with our 1,300 students who come from every background and have endless interests, reflected in our student organizations
• with our faculty, who are experts across many fields
• and, perhaps most of all, in the cultural diversity of our location in Southern Florida—an incomparable setting for students to prepare for practice anywhere in the country.

Career-building opportunities
Our J.D. program, LL.M. programs, and joint degree programs are enriched by a career-building array of clinics, projects, public interest programs, and other professional training opportunities. We care about the success of our students and offer a wealth of services that foster success in the classroom and beyond. Visit the Career Development Office.

Alumni in every field and 90-plus countries
Our alumni are standouts in every area of the legal profession. They become judges and district attorneys, they’re cited in The Best Lawyers in America—they even win the title of Super Lawyer. More than 20,000 alumni practice in immigration, business, ethics, race relations, economic development—in every imaginable field. Meet our alumni.

A distinguished faculty
Our faculty members are leaders in their areas of expertise—including taxation, international law, Internet law, property law, and more. Many hold doctoral degrees in related fields, and many are sought after to consult with private and public entities including law firms, corporations, and government agencies.