Maritime Law

Navigate the Laws of the Sea in the Cruise Capital of the World  

Maritime Law combines federal and international laws which govern contracts, offenses, and injuries occurring on, in, or near navigable waters. Our students explore admiralty law, coastal law, international law, and law of the sea and can delve deeper by pursuing an LL.M. in Maritime Law. Students have a unique opportunity to learn from renowned faculty and local maritime legal experts and benefit from our strategic location in Miami, the global headquarters of Carnival, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean cruise lines. PortMiami, the busiest cruise port in the world, is minutes away from our campus. With more recreational boats registered here than any other state, Florida is the ideal location to study Maritime Law.

Cards

Experts

Our LL.M. in Maritime Law is one of four programs of its kind in the country and the only one in the state of Florida. Miami Law achieved one of the top 10 highest scores in the 21st annual International Maritime Law Arbitration Moot and was chosen to host the Maritime Law Association of the U.S.

Cruise Capital

PortMiami, known as "Cruise Capital of the World,” is the busiest cruise port in the world in both passenger traffic and cruise lines and FL seaports account for the largest tonnage of cargo than any other state. Also, Florida has more recreational boats registered than all other 50 states combined..

Rosenstiel

The law school draws upon the expertise of the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science at The University of Miami. As one of the leading academic oceanographic and atmospheric research institutions globally, the School's basic and applied research interests encompass virtually all marine-related sciences.

Courses

*Course list is not exhaustive and does not set out a path of study.

  • Administrative Law
  • Admiralty Law
  • Coastal Law
  • Comparative Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Conservation, Tourism, and Development
  • Crimes at Sea
  • Fisheries and Wildlife: Law & Policy
  • International Law
  • Law of the Sea
  • Legal Environment of the Cruise Industry
  • Administrative Law
  • Admiralty Law
  • Coastal Law
  • Comparative Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Conservation, Tourism, and Development
  • Crimes at Sea
  • Fisheries and Wildlife: Law & Policy
  • International Law
  • Law of the Sea
  • Legal Environment of the Cruise Industry
  • Legal Protection of the Ocean and Its Biodiversity
  • Legislation
  • Marine Ecology and the Law
  • Marine Insurance
  • Maritime and Coastal Legal and Policy Issues in Miami
  • Maritime Arbitration
  • Maritime Personal Injury
  • Piracy, Terrorism, and Drug Smuggling in the
  • Maritime Domain
  • Port Safety and Security
  • Practical Skills for Lawyers
  • Principles of Legal Analysis
  • Professional Responsibility for US and Multinational Practice
  • Protection of Living Marine Resources
  • Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance, and Sustainability
  • Salvage, Treasure & Preservation of Underwater Cultural Heritage
  • Taxation of Shipping
  • The Supreme Court and Admiralty
  • Wetland Regulation and Permitting

 

Academic Programs and Concentrations

Joint Degrees

International Opportunities

  • Cali, Colombia - Maritime and Coastal Legal and Policy Issues Exchange Course with Pontifica Universidad Javeriana
  • Perth, Australia - Murdoch University Australia’s International Maritime Law Arbitration Moot Competition
  • International Moot Court Program - The only one of its kind in the U.S., Miami Law offers a unique and comprehensive program in which students travel and compete, in Spanish and English, in competitions around the world. Some have included:
    • International Maritime Law Arbitration Moot Competition
    • Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court Competition

Internships and Externships

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Faculty

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Conferences, Lectures, Schools

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