JD/LLM Joint Degree in International Arbitration

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Earn Two Degrees

Miami Law J.D. and LL.M. students have the opportunity to apply to the Joint J.D./LL.M. Program in International Arbitration. The Joint J.D./LL.M. in International Arbitration offers the opportunity to earn both degrees at once, saving both time and tuition expense.

  • Current Miami Law J.D. students may accomplish this in just seven semesters overall.

  • Incoming 1L students may apply to the Joint J.D./LL.M. in International Arbitration within the first year and become accepted to the program on the "Honorary/Early Admission Track."

  • Current Miami Law J.D. students may apply to the International Arbitration Program starting in the fall semester of their second year. You can indicate interest in your application.

  • Current foreign-trained Miami Law International Arbitration LL.M. students may earn the Joint J.D./LL.M. in International Arbitration in as little as three semesters after their LL.M. year.

This means that current Miami Law International Arbitration LL.M. students may also receive up to 29 advanced standing credits for their foreign legal studies. This means that current Miami Law International Arbitration LL.M. students may earn the Joint J.D./LL.M. in International Arbitration in as little as three semesters after their LL.M. year.

*The specific number of advanced standing credits awarded will be determined based on a review of the applicant’s application file.

J.D. Students

For Miami Law J.D. students interested in delving deeper into the field of international arbitration, obtaining an LL.M. in International Arbitration is a way to gain a decided advantage. This option not only provides specialization in an ever-growing legal field, but also saves time and tuition money over earning both degrees separately.

Students take graduate level international arbitration courses during the second and third year of their J.D. studies. A total of 100 credit is needed to complete both degrees, in addition to their 88 jd credits students will need to complete a minimum of 12 arbitration credits.

Joint J.D./LL.M. students must comply with all academic and distributional requirements for the J.D. degree, as well as with all International Arbitration LL.M. graduation requirements. Generally, current Miami Law J.D. students accomplish this in six semesters plus 1-2 Summers, or in seven semesters overall.

Application to the J.D./LL.M. in International Arbitration is a simplified process for current J.D. students. Current Miami Law JD students may apply to the IA LLM program as early as the end of their 1l year to start their joint degree studies as early as the fall semester of their 2nd year. Applications in the 2L and 3L year will be considered as well.

Learn more about the application requirements

International Arbitration LL.M. Students

Foreign-trained Miami Law International Arbitration LL.M. students may apply to the LLM to JD Joint Degree Program at the end of their 1st semester in the LLM program. Application to this program is a simplified process.

Learn more about the program requirements

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