The three-year Juris Doctor degree curriculum gives you a solid foundation in legal analysis, critical thinking, and practical lawyering skills. As a result, you can become an exceptional lawyer for today’s truly global market, while acquiring the professional skills to follow your passion in the field of law.
The Juris Doctor Program at the University of Miami School of Law offers a rigorous and flexible path towards your goals. Our curriculum is designed to prepare you to practice law in a dynamic, global environment. Whether you are pursuing a broad Juris Doctor degree or focusing your interests such as criminal law, family law, or health care law, this JD degree in law provides the knowledge and real-world experience needed to succeed in law school and beyond.
The Juris Doctor Program has unparalleled experiential learning opportunities to work side-by-side with faculty, practitioners, and clients to help you move beyond the classroom and into the world of practice.
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