Miami Law Fast Facts
Entering Classes - At a Glance
Entering J.D. Class of 2021

133
Undergraduate institutions represented
89
Majors represented
52%
Attended an undergraduate institution outside of Florida
4,393 applications received
393 enrolled students
Medians: 160 LSAT | 3.63 UGPA
57% are women | 43% are men
From 33 states + DC, PR and 10 countries
13% are first-generation college students
56% are out of undergraduate school for one year or more
Age range: 20-42, Average age: 23
63% received merit-based scholarships

46%
Minority representation
61%
Speak one or more foreign languages
Entering LL.M. Class of 2021
72 incoming LL.M. students from over
36 Countries
The LL.M. student body represents a mix of full time, part time, residential, distance learning, joint degree, foreign-trained, and U.S.-trained students who range in experience from current J.D.’s to seasoned attorneys.
Academics
18 Areas of Study
- Business Law
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law
- Environmental Law
- Estate Planning Law
- Family Law
- Health Care Law
- Human Rights Law
- Immigration Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Law
- Litigation, Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution
- Maritime Law
- Real Estate Law
- Social Justice and Public Interest Law
- Tax Law
- Technology Law

300+
Course Offerings
One of the largest at any ABA-approved law school
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78%
of upper-level courses have under 25 students
6.4:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
338
Total Faculty
Centers & Initiatives
- Center for Ethics & Public Service
- Global Summer Academy
- Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning
- HOPE Public Interest Resource Center
- International Arbitration Institute
- LawWithoutWalls
- Miami STREET LAW Program
- Professional Responsibility and Ethics Program
- Ralph E. Boyer Institute on Condominium and Cluster Development
- We Robot Conference
Experiential Learning

17
Clinics & Practicums
300+
Students participate in law clinics
with direct client representation per year
1,784
Seats available in simulation or
lawyering skills courses per year
197
Field Placement Seats
DC Semester in Practice Program
Litigation Skills Externship Program
5
Journals
International and Comparative Law Review
Clinics & Practicums
- Bankruptcy Clinic
- Children & Youth Clinic
- Environmental Justice Clinic
- Health Rights Clinic
- Human Rights Clinic
- Immigration Clinic
- Innocence Clinic
- Investor Rights Clinic
- Startup Clinic
- Tenants’ Rights Clinic
- Affordable Housing Practicum
- Civil Rights Practicum
- Criminal Justice Policy Reform Practicum
- Cyber Civil Rights Initiative Practicum
- Death Penalty Practicum
- Federal Criminal Motion Practice
- Social Impact Advocacy Practicum
International & Interdisciplinary Opportunities
International Opportunities

25+
International Exchange Programs
13
Different Countries
100+
International and Global Practice Courses
International Moot Court Program competing
around the world
Bilingual lawyering courses
Work abroad opportunities
Alumni in 85 countries
Interdisciplinary Study Options
Unique Learning Environment
Strategic Location

#2
International banking center in the U.S.
4th
Largest economy in the U.S. and 16th largest in the world
1,400+
Multinational companies headquartered in Miami
#2
For foreign consulates and trade offices in the U.S.
#2
Most entrepreneurial city in the U.S. with the highest startup density
100+
Countries represented and languages spoken
The 'U' Community

25,000+
Law alumni represented in all 50 states, DC, several territories and 85 countries
Emphasis on student support through our Office of Student Services, Academic Achievement Program, and the Mindfulness in Law Program
55+
Law student organizations including Moot Court, Trial Team, 7 affinity groups, and 5 bar-related organizations
8
Attorney advisors available through the Career Development Office
10
Additional graduate and professional schools on campus