Why Pick Miami Law? Top 10 Reasons

Our exciting environment lends you an international perspective, exceptional career-building opportunities in courts, corporations and clinics, and rewarding careers. No other U.S. law school affords this exceptional mix of perspectives and opportunities. Some statistics*: 

• 100+ countries represented and 100+ languages spoken 
• #2 international banking center in the U.S. 
• 1,400+ multi-national companies and #2 for U.S. foreign consulates and trade offices  

Choose from 8 concentrations and take advantage of our expertise in 18 legal areas of study including: Business, Criminal, Environmental, Health Care, Intellectual Property, International, Immigration, Litigation, Real Estate, Social Justice, Technology and more. 

Interdisciplinary study is another way to complement legal studies and Miami Law offers 20+ joint degree programs and 15+ study abroad options in 10+ countries. 

You have unparalleled experiential learning opportunities via externships and practicums. Lawyers in South Florida practice in numerous courts, including the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, and have access to dozens of agencies and courts -  state, federal, trial, appellate, bankruptcy, immigration, family and more. 

In Miami Law’s clinics you can make meaningful contributions in immigration law, family law, bankruptcy law, and many more.

Miami attracts top local, national and international scholars to teach from our course catalog, including short courses in unique topics. Miami Law professors know your name, are engaged, and mentor students to bring them their depth of experience as dedicated educators. Faculty have extensive expertise in legal areas including business, criminal, international, immigration, health care, litigation, intellectual property, and human rights.

With alumni represented in all 50 states and 95 countries, you have access to a network of professional support.  

In Law.com's 2024 Go-To Law School Report, we were in the top 30 for percentage of graduates in Big Law U.S. 100 law firms. Further, of the top 30 firms in the U.S., ranked by gross revenue, Miami Law has the most graduates leading these firms, second only to Harvard Law School according to the Am Law 100, 2024 Listing.

There is a reason we have a great graduation rate - you get access to a variety support including academic guidance, career advising, and professional support. Miami Law offers a slew of wellness options. 

Choose from 55+ student organizations to join like-minded peers including Democratic Law Students and the Federalist Society. Affinity groups include Miami Law Women, Black Law Students Association, Christian Legal Society, OUTLaw, and more. 

We are on the main campus of one of the largest private research universities in the U.S. with premier graduate schools with which the law school offers 20+ joint degrees. 

The school's proximity to 20 beaches, the Port of Miami, and Everglades National Park enables students to specialize in Environmental and Maritime Law. South Florida enjoys a tropical climate with summers similar to the Caribbean and mostly dry winters in the 60s and 70s.   

With almost 500 FinTech companies based in the area, the Kauffman Index, which measures new business creation, named Miami #1 for highest startup density and #2 most entrepreneurial city. 

Miami hosts the headquarters for Disney, Sony, and FedEx, Office Depot, American Airlines, and Hewlett-Packard. 

Federal agencies – including the Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – have offices here.  

Miami boasts a thriving international arts community with the world-acclaimed City Ballet, film festivals, and music venues offering opera and classical to contemporary performances. The City is host to Art Basel – one of the most important art shows in the world – and has the Perez Art Museum and Wynwood Walls. 

For sports fans, South Florida is home to professional teams for all major sports – and certainly not least, the Miami Hurricanes.  

Coral Gables, known as one of Florida's most desirable residential areas, offers all the benefits of large-city living in a relaxed suburban setting. Its main street, Miracle Mile, is filled with restaurants and shops. Next door to Coral Gables is the Greater Miami area with many distinctive neighborhoods where students live such as South Miami, Dadeland, Coconut Grove, Brickell, Wynwood, the Art Deco inspired South Beach, and "Little Havana."