4th largest among ABA-approved law schools
Undergraduate institutions represented
Majors represented
Attended an undergraduate institution outside of Florida
4,194 applications received
355 enrolled students
Medians: 162 LSAT | 3.72 UGPA
56% women | 43% men |
1% prefer not to answer
From 34 states + DC
and 24 countries
15% first-generation college students
74% first-generation law students
51% out of undergraduate school for one year or more
Age range: 19-39 | Average age: 23
68% received merit-based scholarships
Speak one or more foreign languages
Students of color
178 LLM & 3 SJD students from
4th largest among ABA-approved law schools
Areas of Study
of upper-level courses have under 25 students Student to Faculty Ratio Total Faculty77%
7:1
320+
Centers & Initiatives
Students participate in law clinics with direct client representation per year
Seats available in simulation or lawyering skills courses per year
DC Semester in Practice Program
Litigation Skills Externship Program
Judicial Clerkships Program
Florida Supreme Court Program
Miami Law Externship Program
Business Law Review
Inter-American Law Review
International and Comparative Law Review
Race and Social Justice Law Review
University of Miami Law Review
Attorney advisors available through the Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD)
Emphasis on student support through:
Office of Student Services
Academic Achievement Program
Mindfulness in Law Program
Additional graduate and professional schools on campus
headquartered in South Florida. There is no place for law students like Miami.
Metropolitan area with the highest average wage for lawyers,
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Miami is home to 18 of the 25 largest law firms in the U.S.
International banking center in the U.S.
For foreign consulates and trade offices in the U.S.
Largest economy in the U.S. and 16th largest in the world
U.S. city for startup activity
Alumni in top 8 metro areas
Alumni in NYC and DC metro areas
Alumni represented in all 50 states, DC, several territories, and 85 countries
Alumni outside of FL and abroad
Alumni overseas
Law.com 2022
Ranking for Promotions to Partner
Am Law 100, 2023 Listing
Most Graduates Leading Top 30 U.S. Firms
Law.com 2022
Ranking for Graduates Placed in the Country’s Largest 100 Law Firms
of 2022 Graduates Employed within 10 Months of Graduation
Salary Average
25th to 75th range:
$61,000 to $140,000
Private sector average: $110,344
Class of 2022 NALP Summary Report
FL Bar Pass Rate (for first-time takers compared to 71.6% statewide)