This one-of-a-kind program is available only at The University of Miami School of Law and is taught by prominent faculty and practicing attorneys. Students study this combined graduate degree to focus on areas of law that in today’s world are expanding, converging and at times intersecting. Hands-on, practical learning is a focus to teach skills of high value, which can provide the tipping point for attorneys contending for jobs in very competitive areas.
Practicing U.S. attorneys who wish to better prepare to address emerging and novel issues or lawyers looking to redirect their careers.
Current Miami Law students looking to specialize in this area can pursue a joint JD/LLM.
Visiting students from other law schools can take this LLM while completing their JD at their home law school.
Prospective JD candidates with very strong credentials may be offered early acceptance to the"EASL LLM Honors/Early Admission Track.”
Foreign-trained attorneys who want to sit for the New York Bar Exam can take a specialized course of study to accumulate enough credits to comply with NY state requirements.
Foreign-trained attorneys and law students can complete an option for international lawyers; there is also an Intensive Legal English + LLM for those who need to improve proficiency.
Miami is a gateway to Latin America. Major entertainment companies engaged here in motion picture, television and music production and distribution include Telemundo, Univision, HBO Latin America, Viacom International, Sony, and BBC Latin America. The city hosts international events such as Miami Music Week, Rolling Loud, F1 Miami Grand Prix, and Art Basel, attracting over 200,000 visitors and industry players annually. Home to the Pérez Art Museum Miami and Wynwood Walls, Miami is a city immersed in the arts.
Miami is also home to five professional sports teams, including the most popular MLS team, Inter Miami CF, featuring Lionel Messi. Of the 16 in-house lawyers for the five teams, 11 have graduated from the School of Law and FIFA recently moved its legal and compliance headquarters to Miami.
The EASL program has two advisory boards with members who bring an array of experiences across these industries, providing perspectives and insights from both in-house and law firm roles. The Advisory Board is comprised of visionaries and attracts top local, national, and international experts, including Horacio Gutierrez, senior executive vice president and general counsel of The Walt Disney Co., and Emilio Garcia Silvero, chief legal and compliance officer for FIFA. The Young Alumni Advisory Board consists of dedicated alumni who have graduated within the past ten years from the LLM.
A major focus of the LLM program is for students to gain a more intimate understanding of what to expect in practice and be "client-ready." Each student receives supervised, hands-on training in a workplace related to the student’s track of study. Placements have included everywhere from Creative Artists Agency to Major League Baseball to NBCUniversal. See the list.
“One particularly complex area I have especially been exposed to during my time with the Washington Commanders is contract negotiation. While player contracts often get the most attention, I've come to see how critical a broad spectrum of agreements is to the operation and success of a professional sports organization.”
Carman Ferrante Intern, Washington Commanders Washington, DC
“The most rewarding part of this internship has been learning the intricacies of the music industry. This experience has given me insight into the most pressing issues the industry faces, and has significantly developed my core lawyering skills, particularly in research, writing, and statutory interpretation. I’ve also strengthened my business acumen by learning directly from business leaders in the field.”
Joe Golden Intern, Sony Music Entertainment New York, NY
“The most exciting part of the internship so far has been getting to do real, hands-on legal work that directly supports major global brands. It’s been rewarding to see how some of my favorite companies come together behind the scenes, and to actually contribute to the legal processes that help bring those partnerships and products to life.”
Emery Ochshorn Intern, Authentic Brands Group Miami, FL
"I am fully immersed in the various services that the Legal Department offers at AMC Networks from SEC compliance, merchandising, data privacy, and series licensing. I assist in contract review, due diligence, and overall business strategization as counsel to a publicly traded, mass media and entertainment corporation."
Alexis Castillo Intern, AMC Networks New York, NY
“I participate in royalty negotiations, seeing firsthand how the music industry operates from a legal perspective, gaining experience in an in-house entertainment environment. I am gaining hands-on experience both negotiating with adversaries and communicating with members (clients) to achieve their goals.”
