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.

No other law school in the nation is located in a region that affords this exceptional mix of diverse perspectives and opportunities.

Some details:

• The Brickell district in downtown Miami has the highest concentration of international banks in the nation and Miami is the second largest financial capital in the United States after New York City.
• 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.
• Greater Miami has 5,200 restaurants and offers unparalleled miles of sand and ocean at nearly 20 beaches.
• 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.
• Miami is the only metropolis in America with two national parks—the Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park, featuring the only living tropical reef within the continental United States.
• 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.
• Miami is one of the top bird watching places in the nation and offers a fascinating variety of flora and fauna.
• 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:
www.miami.com
www.miami-florida.com
www.miamiandbeaches.com
www.miamigov.com/cms/visitor.asp