The School of Law at a Glance
Located at the crossroads of the Americas, University of Miami School of Law attracts and prepares talented students for rewarding careers in a wide range of legal fields—including corporate, international, sports & entertainment, and criminal law.
People
Distinguished faculty members, accomplished lawyers and legal scholars who hail from leading universities across the nation and around the world.
1,300 students, from nearly a dozen countries and more than 35 states.
Degrees & Programs
The J.D. program, provides excellent grounding in the traditional subjects as well as a broad array of courses that recognize our globalized world and reach deeply into unusual and cutting-edge subjects from Islamic Law to Internet Law. UM Law offers five LL.M. programs including International Law, Ocean and Coastal Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, and Tax Law—currently ranked 6th in the country. Within the International Law program, there is also a newly established institute for international arbitration that provides a Specialization in International Arbitration, a unique educational opportunity for those looking to develop a deep foundation in this area. Other specializations in this program include Transnational Law for Foreign Lawyers, Inter-American Law, and International Law.
Joint degree programs, include various options, such as the J.D. and LL.M., or J.D./M.B.A.
Clinics and Skills programs, including the Children and Youth Law Clinic, the Health and Elder Law Clinic, a wide array of externships and public interest fellowships, and more.
Bar Pass Rates
July 2009 |
July 2008 |
July 2007 |
July 2006 |
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83.9% |
92.4% |
85.8% |
85.7% |
Florida First Time: |
80.0% |
82.5% |
80.4% |
75.1% |
UM Law graduates who sat for Bar Examinations in many jurisdictions reported similar high pass rates. Additionally, in February 2009, the pass rate in the State of New York for first-time test-takers from UM Law was 86 percent versus the overall pass rate of 73.3 percent in New York for first-time test-takers.
Graduate Employment Statistics
Our most recent statistics show that 98 percent of UM Law graduates seeking employment obtained positions or pursued further graduate studies within nine months of graduation.
Admissions Statistics for the J.D. Class of 2011
General characteristics:
41% female, 29% minority, average age of 24; age range 20-49; 50% out of undergraduate school one year or more; 55% from outside the state of Florida; 44% speak more than one language.
LSAT Scores:
- Median 157
- 75th percentile 160
- 25th percentile 155
GPA:
- Median 3.4
- 75th percentile 3.64
- 25th percentile 3.23
Admissions Process
- To apply, visit our admissions pages. Students completing applications by January 5 have the greatest scholarship possibilities.
- Miami hosts several Open Houses and other admissions events throughout the year. We also participate in over 70 recruiting events/law fairs annually, and we host monthly online chats and an e-board to address questions.
- To visit, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@law.miami.edu for arrangements or complete the online visit form.
Law Reviews
- The University of Miami Law Review
- Inter-American Law Review
- International and Comparative Law Review
- Business Law Review
- Psychology, Public Policy and Law Review
