Students applying to study at a partner schools should have a 3.0 GPA in Law School, and a specific interest/reason for wanting to study in a particular institution/country. Students who participate are ambassadors for the University of Miami School of Law, and are required to provide a report of their experience at the end of the semester. Tuition is paid to UM Law for the semester away, and loans are handled as though the student were studying at UM Law.
Prior to Applying
- Understand J.D. graduation requirements and make sure an International Exchange semester fits your study goals/timeline.
- Carefully review the International Exchange Program Policies and Procedures here.
- Review International Exchange Program information online (incl. academic calendars, course offerings, language requirements, etc.).
- Consider implications for summer and post-graduate job search (interview process for many clerkships, government honor programs, fellowships, and law firms taking place in Fall of 3L year).
- Final semester exchange is strongly discouraged to avoid delays in graduation, bar certification, etc. (typically Spring of 3L year).
- International students on an F-1 visa should contact their ISSS advisor prior to applying.
How to Apply
- Submit your application through Miami Law’s online International Exchange Programs Nomination Application Form (applicants may indicate first and alternate choice of host school).<
- Upload supporting documentation:
- Resume
- Miami Law transcript (unofficial copy sufficient)
- Statement of Intent
- The application review process might include an interview
Selection Criteria
The application process can be competitive, and we often receive more applications for nominations than we have slots available. If we are not able to approve a student for their first choice of host school, we look at the student’s alternate choice. Selection will be based on the totality of the student’s academic and professional record, including the following:
- Students applying to study at a partner school should have a 3.0 GPA in Law School (3.3 GPA if applying to Hong Kong University) and a specific interest/reason for wanting to study in a particular institution/country.
- Preference will be given to students applying for an exchange during their 2L Spring or 3L Fall semester
- Demonstrated interest in international and transnational issues (e.g. previous course work, work experience, internships, volunteer activities, undergraduate study abroad, etc.)
- Demonstrated potential for success in a semester-abroad program
- Defined educational objectives for the exchange semester
- Proficiency in language of instruction (where applicable)
When to Apply
- Fall Semester – Students must apply for nomination by February 1
- Spring Semester – Students must apply for nomination by September 1
