Going back to law school in a foreign country – and in a foreign language – can be challenging. Miami Law’s Intensive Legal English + International Arbitration LL.M. Program will provide you with the tools you need to succeed in your legal education and career in the field of international arbitration.
Who Should Consider This Study Option?
This three-semester program, recognized by llm-guide as one of the Top 10 programs in the world, is designed for foreign lawyers with excellent credentials who need or want to improve their English proficiency before immersing themselves into their International Arbitration LL.M. studies. Students in the Intensive Legal English + International Arbitration LL.M. study option may also apply to the J.D./LL.M. Joint Degree in International Arbitration in the second semester of their studies.
“The Intensive Legal English Program was very helpful for me, as a non-native English-speaking student. Due to the dedicated professors in the program, my English-language skills have become more advanced in writing, reading and speaking. If students are looking to improve their English-language skills and be prepared for their LL.M. studies, this program is for them. I finished my studies in the International Arbitration LL.M. in spring 2019 and will continue in the J.D./LL.M joint degree program to become a fully-qualified U.S. lawyer."
Yulianna Bukovskaya (Russia)
Intensive Legal English + International Arbitration J.D./LL.M. ‘20
Program Structure & Courses
The Intensive Legal English + International Arbitration LL.M. Program starts once a year, in the Spring (January) semester. During the first semester, students focus on achieving the English-language and communication skills necessary to be successful in the LL.M. program. Students take courses in:
"I am passionate about Law and I love Miami. So when deciding to go back to School, without hesitation I chose Miami Law, which has almost a century old tradition of excellence and it is renowned across the world. On the other hand, I practice International Arbitration and I knew that the IA LLM was ranked among the top LLM Programs for Alternative Dispute Resolution. My ultimate goal is to be able to practice Law in the US, continue to develop my career as an international arbitrator, and at the same time teach law as I did for years in Venezuela and Colombia. I am sure that this prestigious IA LLM can be a springboard to achieve these goals."
“I am rerouting in my career after almost twenty years as a litigation and advisory lawyer. Being an experienced lawyer with a focus on traditional ways of solving conflicts is not enough anymore in a globalized market. The Intensive Legal English + LL.M. went beyond my expectations and I could not be happier! It allowed me to become familiar with the American style of legal writing, research, and communication, and it provided me with an incredible opportunity to discover the American student life. On top of all that, I enjoyed the fantastic University of Miami campus.”