White & Case International Arbitration LLM

This LLM program — the only one of its kind in the United States — provides an expansive curriculum to choose from to individualize your study and gain in-depth knowledge and skills in international arbitration. Select from specialized theoretical and practical courses in commercial and investment arbitration as well as practical skills-based courses, practicums, clinics, moot court and more. You receive individualized mentorship from world-renowned leaders in arbitration and career advising tailored to your professional goals.

Who Should Consider This Degree?

This program is for a small group of top-quality students from a range of countries and is ideal for:

  • Recent U.S. or foreign-trained law graduates
  • Experienced U.S. or foreign-trained attorneys looking to redirect their careers or deepen expertise
  • Current Miami Law students looking to focus on this field with a joint degree
  • Current students from other U.S. or foreign law schools wishing to attend as visiting or foreign exchange students

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Why Miami Law

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  • Miami - Prime Location to Study International Arbitration

    The University of Miami School of Law is prominently positioned, academically and geographically, for the study of international arbitration. Miami is a major international trade and finance center at the “portal to the Americas” and one of the most popular venues in the U.S. for resolving international disputes through arbitration.

    Miami Law has created a unique infrastructure for students to network with international arbitration practitioners in Miami and beyond.

  • Networking & Professional Development

    Students receive career advising tailored to their individual interests and professional goals. Students have the opportunity to:

    • Attend international job fairs
    • Participate in internships with leading international arbitration firms
    • Compete in international arbitration moot court competitions
    • Attend international arbitration conferences, lectures and other networking events
    • Publish in U.S. and international legal journals
    • Get involved in professional arbitral organizations

    After completing the LLM, foreign-trained graduates may have the opportunity to take the Bar Exam in several states in the U.S., including New York and Florida.

  • Post-Graduation Job Placement and Other Career Options

    Graduates of the White & Case International Arbitration LLM Program work around the globe in prestigious international arbitration law firms, arbitral institutions and multinational corporations.

    Graduates on a student visa may be eligible for a one-year employment authorization under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, allowing them to gain valuable practical experience in the U.S. after their LLM studies. Foreign-trained graduates may also be eligible to sit for the bar exam in several states in the U.S., the most popular being New York, or opt to enroll in our JD/LLM Joint Degree in International Arbitration. Both degrees can be completed in as little as two years and the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is not required.

  • Distinguished Faculty, Unparalleled Curriculum & Personalized Mentorship

    The International Arbitration LLM Program offers specialized theoretical and practical courses on all aspects of international commercial and investment arbitration. Our students are taught by a globally-renowned faculty of international arbitration practitioners and academics, including:

    • Jonathan C. Hamilton - Distinguished Faculty Chair of Miami Law’s International Arbitration Institute
    • Carolyn Lamm - Distinguished Faculty Chair of the International Arbitration LLM
    • Jan Paulsson - Michael Klein Distinguished Scholar Chair Emeritus
    • Albert Jan van den Berg

    Our distinguished faculty members are also frequently recognized in leading international arbitration rankings, such as International Who’s Who of Commercial Arbitration, Chambers & Partners Global-wide, and the Legal 500 in International Arbitration. Admission to the program is highly selective, allowing for heightened attention and effective mentoring from our faculty who help students start or advance their arbitration careers.

  • International Arbitration Institute

    The International Arbitration Institute is an embodiment of Miami Law’s long tradition of engagement with the law of arbitration. The Institute strives not only for progress through the education of a new generation of arbitration lawyers but also for progress through research in international arbitration.

    International Arbitration LLM students may attend various international arbitration events organized through the Institute, including Miami Law's annual Carolyn Lamm/White & Case International Arbitration Lecture. Students also have the opportunity to work as graduate research assistants with the Institute and individual Miami Law faculty members on cutting-edge research projects related to international arbitration.

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Your Pathway & Program Preview

Fall (August) or Spring (January) Start:
  • Full-Time
  • Part-Time
Specialized Pathways and Joint Programs:

Watch our recorded webinar to learn about:
  • The value of an LLM in International Arbitration
  • Study options (full-time, part-time, joint degrees)
  • Application requirements and tips
  • Scholarships and financial aid
  • Practical experiences during the program

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