Joint Degree Programs & Concentrations

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The Power of a Great, Global University

University of Miami is a great research university, with top-ranked programs, including our JD and Master’s programs. Law students have the privilege of choosing among 20+ joint degree options to earn a dual degree with one of 11 outstanding UM schools and departments — or within the law school itself, in the case of dual JD programs. 

A joint degree program or concentration enables you to make an impact by:

  • Earning a second graduate degree in less time, and at a lower cost, than pursuing the degrees separately
  • Delving more deeply into a specific area of law via a concentration (similar to a major) with dual JD programs
  • Fast-tracking your career and providing an edge when attorneys are contending for jobs in competitive areas 

List of Joint Degrees and Concentrations

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Business, Corporate

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Environment, Science, Maritime

Gavel and stethoscope symbolizing the intersection of healthcare and law at the University of Miami School of Law.

Health Care

International flags represent the global reach of University of Miami School of Law programs.

International, Comparative Law

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Litigation, Dispute Resolution

Digital media and communication technologies supporting media law studies at the University of Miami School of Law.

Public Affairs, Communication

Downtown Miami skyline highlights the dynamic legal and business hub surrounding Miami Law.

Real Estate Development

Courthouse columns symbolize justice, advocacy, and legal education at the University of Miami School of Law.

Social Justice, Public Interest

Basketball going through a hoop, representing sports law studies at the University of Miami School of Law.

Sports, Arts, Entertainment

Tax law and financial planning resources for University of Miami School of Law students.

Tax and Estate Planning

Advice: What to Keep in Mind When Considering a Joint Degree

If you’re considering adding another major to your JD, dual degree programs often add a degree of complexity. For students interested in completing a second program degree in addition to their JD Master’s programs, it is always a good idea to create a general plan and timeline for completing both degrees. The simplest way to think about a joint degree program is that admissions, degree requirements, tuition, and degree conferral are all separate. The only aspect that is joint, is the double-counting of some number of credits between the two programs. Questions to consider include: 

  • Is the GRE required for the second program?
  • Must joint degree study first start on the JD side?
  • If there is one, what is the application deadline for the second program?
  • Does the second program offer any scholarship possibilities?
  • Is an internship or capstone project required for the second program?
  • Are there any possible JD courses, externships, clinics, or other activities that might require special consideration from a course load and scheduling perspective?
  • Are there any additional JD course requirements for any joint degree programs?
  • How long do Dual JD degree programs take to complete?

For More Information

JD/LLM Degrees
Contact admissions@law.miami.edu

Current University of Miami Students
Contact Office of the Law Registrar
Associate Registrar Terrell E. West II
twest@law.miami.edu
Prospective Law Students
Contact admissions@law.miami.edu

*Only for law students who were undergraduate business majors, unique triple degree programs allow three degrees to be obtained in just four years.

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