Miami Law Fast Facts

Entering JD Class of 2022: 132 Undergraduate Institutions and 93 Majors Represented Entering JD Class of 2022: 132 Undergraduate Institutions and 93 Majors Represented
Entering JD Class of 2022

— 4,072 applications received

— 363 enrolled students

— Medians: 161 LSAT | 3.69 UGPA

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Entering JD Class of 2022: 56% Women Entering JD Class of 2022: 56% Women
Entering JD Class of 2022

— From 32 states + DC, PR and 11 countries

— Age range: 20-61

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Entering JD Class of 2022: 46% Students of Color and 65% Speak One ore More Foreign Languages Entering JD Class of 2022: 46% Students of Color and 65% Speak One or More Foreign Languages
Entering JD Class of 2022

— 14% are first-generation college students

— 60% are out of undergraduate school for 1+ year

— 67% received merit-based scholarships

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Entering LLM Class of 2022: 123 Incoming LLM Students from 27 Countries Entering LLM Class of 2022: 123 Incoming LLM Students from 27 Countries
Entering LLM Class of 2022

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.

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89%

2021 Graduates Employed within 10 Months of Graduation

Top 50

Law.com Ranking for Graduates Placed in the Country's Largest 100 Law Firms

82.5%

FL Bar Pass Rate (for first-time takers compared to 71.6% statewide)

300+ Course Offerings

— One of the largest at any ABA-approved law school.

— 77% upper-level courses have under 25 students.

— Browse the course catalog.

— 7:1 student to faculty ratio.

— Get to know our 320+ faculty.

18 Areas of Study 20+ Joint Degrees 8 LLM Programs 5 Centers & Institutes

Experiential Learning

369 Students Participate in Law Clinics with Direct Client Representation Per Year

2,110 Seats Available in Simulation or Lawyering Skills Courses Per Year

170 Field Placement Seats

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University of Miami School of Law Clinics students

10 Clinics

University of Miami students working together on the computer

8 Practicum Courses

  • Affordable Housing Practicum
  • Civil Rights Practicum
  • Criminal Justice Policy Reform Practicum
  • Cyber Civil Rights Initiative Practicum
  • Death Penalty Practicum
  • EASL-LegalArtLink
  • Federal Criminal Motion Practice
  • Social Impact Advocacy Practicum
Law Books

5 Law Review Journals

  • Business Law Review
  • Inter-American Law Review
  • International and Comparative Law Review
  • Race and Social Justice Law Review
  • University of Miami Law Review

25+

International Exchange Programs
in 13 Different Countries

100+

International and Global Practice Courses

85

Countries with Alumni

Unique Learning Environment

Miami cityscape

Strategic Location

#2 International banking center in the U.S.

 

#2 For foreign consulates and trade offices in the U.S.

Miami cityscape
Miami Skyline

Strategic Location

#2 Most entrepreneurial city in the U.S. with the highest startup density.

Miami Skyline
Downtown Miami at night

Strategic Location

Miami is home to 18 of the 25 largest law firms in the U.S.

 

Financial Times called Miami “The Most Important City in America” in 2022.

 

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Downtown Miami at night
University of Miami People in a U formation

The 'U' Community

Alumni are 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.

University of Miami People in a U formation
University of Miami U Statue

The 'U' Community

48% of alumni are outside of FL and abroad.

 

2,100+ alumni in NYC and DC metro areas.

University of Miami U Statue
University of Miami School of Law students at the U Statue; 55+ student organizations

The 'U' Community

Student organizations include Moot Court, Trial Team, 7 affinity groups, and 5 bar-related organizations.

 

7 Attorney advisors available through the Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD).

 

10 Additional graduate and professional schools on campus.

University of Miami School of Law students at the U Statue; 55+ student organizations

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