Each year, several scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants to the White & Case International Arbitration LL.M. based on academic and professional skills and achievements.
Scholarship Application Process
With the exception of the Young ICCA Scholarship, no separate application is required for scholarships offered by the International Arbitration LL.M. Program. Students who submit a complete LL.M. application are automatically considered for these prestigious scholarships upon admission to the program based on academic and professional skills and achievements.
Scholarship for Graduates of Ukrainian Law Schools
"We all have to do our part to show our support for Ukraine. We believe that our strong international programs and our faculty expertise in international law, international human rights, international finance and trade, and international dispute resolution, among other subjects, can really benefit a Ukrainian law graduate looking to contribute scholarly work that can support the heroic efforts of Ukrainian people now and in the future."
Caroline M. Bradley
Professor of Law &
Associate Dean for International and Graduate Programs
A new scholarship program in support of graduates of Ukrainian law schools has been announced by the University of Miami School of Law, offering one full-tuition scholarship for the academic year 2022-23 (current value $55,850) to attend one of the international LL.M. programs at Miami Law, including the International Arbitration LL.M. The school will automatically consider all applicants holding a law degree from a Ukrainian law school for this new scholarship, with completed applications by May 1, 2022.
In addition, the school will waive the $50 application fee for all applicants who graduated or are on track to graduate from Ukrainian law schools and who directly apply to one of Miami Law's international LL.M. programs through the University's Online Application System.
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Carolyn Lamm/White & Case Scholarship
For the Carolyn Lamm/White & Case Scholarship, one full-tuition scholarship ($55,850) is awarded by the University of Miami School of Law and White & Case LLP.
Students who submit a complete LL.M. application are automatically considered for this prestigious scholarship upon admission to the program based on academic and professional skills and achievements.
“I was completely stunned and happy after learning that I had received a full scholarship. I am very thankful to Carolyn Lamm for investing in me.”
Sabina Akhroriy (Uzbekistan)
LL.M. in International Arbitration '22
"Being female and one of the first Pakistani who has been awarded this scholarship is a great honor for me. I feel accomplished studying in Miami Law.”
Asma Khan (Pakistan)
LL.M. in International Arbitration '22
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Young ICCA Scholarship
For the Young ICCA Scholarship, one full-tuition scholarship ($55,850) is awarded by the University of Miami School of Law and Young ICCA to a Young ICCA member.
“I can confidently say that there is not another program that could offer all the benefits and opportunities that Miami Law's International Arbitration LL.M. does. The classes in this program are taught by the leading arbitration practitioners in the field which have been involved in almost every major arbitration case in the world, providing the students a unique insight about the practice of arbitration and an invaluable opportunity to learn from the experience of the individuals responsible of the so-called 'golden age' of arbitration.”
Ivan Ignacio Bracho Gonzalez (Venezuela)
J.D./LL.M. International Arbitration '19
Young ICCA Scholarship Recipient, 2017-18
Associate, Hogan Lovells, Miami, Florida
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International Arbitration Institute Scholarship
For the International Arbitration Institute Scholarship, one or more partial-tuition scholarships are awarded by the University of Miami’s International Arbitration Institute.
“I chose the program on International Arbitration offered by the University of Miami as it is one of the most prestigious programs in the U.S. I truly believe that Miami is right now ‘the place to be’ when it comes to the future of international arbitration.”
Ana Lombardía Villalba (Spain)
LL.M. International Arbitration '16
International Arbitration Institute Scholarship Recipient, 2015-16
International Case Director, International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), Miami, Florida
Students who submit a complete LL.M. application are automatically considered for this prestigious scholarship upon admission to the program based on academic and professional skills and achievements.
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Vis Moot Scholarship
For the Vis Moot Scholarship, one half-tuition scholarship ($27,375) is available for a present or past student participant, coach or arbitrator in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition, which takes place in Vienna, Austria, or the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (East) Competition, which takes place in Hong Kong, SAR China.
In addition, the $50 application fee will be waived for any Vis Moot Participant who directly applies to Miami Law's International Arbitration LL.M. program through the University's Online Application System.
Students who submit a complete LL.M. application are automatically considered for this prestigious scholarship upon admission to the program based on academic and professional skills and achievements. Please indicate your participation in the Vis Moot in your application materials.
“Thanks to the Vis Moot Scholarship, I was able to attend extremely interesting courses taught by some of the most renowned international arbitration practitioners in the world. I was impressed not only with their teaching skills but also that the professors meet with students outside of class to answer questions and often give real-life career tips that are extremely helpful for our job search.”
Mariafiore Miniussi (Italy)
LL.M. International Arbitration '19
Vis Moot Scholarship Recipient, 2018-19
Asociate, Chiomenti, Milan, Italy
Read more here: "Best Oralist Win for Miami Law at Vis Arbitral Pre-Moot Competition" & "Vis Moot Team Competes from Hong Kong to Vienna - International Commitment Evident"
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UBA-Rosario Moot Scholarship
For the UBA-Rosario Moot Scholarship, one half-tuition scholarship ($27,375) is available for a present or past student participant, coach or arbitrator in the UBA-Rosario Competencia Internacional de Arbitraje.
In addition, the $50 application fee will be waived for any UBA-Rosario Competencia Internacional de Arbitraje who directly applies to Miami Law's International Arbitration LL.M. program through the University's Online Application System.
Students who submit a complete LL.M. application are automatically considered for this prestigious scholarship upon admission to the program based on academic and professional skills and achievements. Please indicate your participation in the UBA-Rosario Moot in your application materials.
Read more about Miami Law's successful participation in the UBA-Rosario Moot.
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) International Arbitration Moot Scholarship
For the FDI Moot Scholarship, one half-tuition scholarship ($27,375) is available for a present or past student participant, coach or arbitrator in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) International Arbitration Moot competition.
In addition, the $50 application fee will be waived for any FDI Moot participant who directly applies to Miami Law's International Arbitration LL.M. program through the University's Online Application System.
Students who submit a complete LL.M. application are automatically considered for this prestigious scholarship upon admission to the program based on academic and professional skills and achievements. Please indicate your participation in the FDI Moot in your application materials.
Read more: "International Moot Team Wins Multiple Awards, Places in Top 5 out of 77 Teams at 2020 FDI Moot" & "Miami Law Hosts Prestigious FDI-Foreign Direct Investment Moot Global Finals, Offers Scholarship"
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AIJA - International Association of Young Lawyers Scholarship
For the AIJA Scholarship, one half-tuition scholarship ($27,375) is available for a member of AIJA, the International Association of Young Lawyers.
In addition, the $50 application fee will be waived for any AIJA Member who directly applies to Miami Law's International Arbitration LL.M. program through the University's Online Application System.
Students who submit a complete LL.M. application are automatically considered for this prestigious scholarship upon admission to the program based on academic and professional skills and achievements. Please indicate your AIJA membership in your application materials.
“Thanks to the Vis Moot Scholarship, I was able to attend extremely interesting courses taught by some of the most renowned international arbitration practitioners in the world. I was impressed not only with their teaching skills but also that the professors meet with students outside of class to answer questions and often give real-life career tips that are extremely helpful for our job search.”
Cristian Gallorini (Italy)
LL.M. International Arbitration '21
AIJA Scholarship Recipient 2021
Read more about the International Arbitration LL.M. Program’s collaboration with AIJA.
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E-Fellows Scholarship
For the e-Fellows Scholarship, one half-tuition scholarship ($27, 375) is available for a present or past participant of the E-fellows LL.M. Day in Berlin, Frankfurt or Munich, Germany.
In addition, the $50 application fee will be waived for any E-Fellows LL.M. Day participant who directly applies to Miami Law's International Arbitration LL.M. program through the University's Online Application System.
Students who submit a complete LL.M. application are automatically considered for this prestigious scholarship upon admission to the program based on academic and professional skills and achievements. Please indicate your E-Fellows participation in your application materials.
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Moot Madrid Scholarship
For the Moot Madrid Scholarship, one half-tuition scholarship ($27,375) is available for a present or past student participant, coach or arbitrator in the Competición Internacional de Arbitraje y Derecho Mercantil, also known as the Moot Madrid, which takes place in Madrid, Spain.
In addition, the $50 application fee will be waived for any Moot Madrid participant who directly applies to Miami Law's International Arbitration LL.M. program through the University's Online Application System.
Students who submit a complete LL.M. application are automatically considered for this prestigious scholarship upon admission to the program based on academic and professional skills and achievements. Please Indicate your participation in the Moot Madrid in your application materials.
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Scholarship Agreements with Academic Institutions and Organizations in Colombia
In an effort to promote stronger ties with foreign law schools and associations, Miami Law has entered into various cooperation agreements with institutions abroad, including the Center for Arbitration and Conciliation of the Chamber of Commerce in Bogotá, Colombia, and several Colombian universities.
The agreements offer several partial-tuition scholarships ($15,000) for all LL.M. programs that accept foreign-trained lawyers. Up to four outstanding law graduates from each university or four outstanding members of each organization are eligible.
“Miami Law was simply too good an opportunity to pass up, as my professors are quite literally, the Who’s Who in Arbitration and may guide me to working for them and their partners in the future as an international lawyer.”
Camilo Fernandez (Colombia)
LL.M. International Arbitration '21
Colombia Law School Collaboration Scholarship recipient, 2021
Extern, White & Case
Please indicate your affiliation with these institutions and organizations in your application materials.
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Other Sources of Funding
"I had never heard of a Fulbright and thought I'd give it a try. If I had known how competitive it is, I might not have applied. But I had been thinking about a dispute resolution center for a while and saw this as an opportunity to advance the idea towards reality...When I saw 'Congratulations' as the subject line of an incoming email, I had trouble concentrating on the rest of the meeting. It is such enormous honor."
Md Monzur Rabbi (Bangladesh)
LL.M. International Arbitration '18
Fulbright Scholar 2017-18
Senior Partner & Head of Chambers, Rahman & Rabbi Legal, Dhaka, Bangladesh
U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens may apply for Financial Aid. International students may qualify for student loans through private lenders, such as Prodigy Finance or MPower Financing.
Additional scholarships may be available through United States governmental or international organizations, such as:
In addition, funding for international students may be available in their home countries, through avenues such as:
- The Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (Germany)
- BECAS (Chile)
- The Yamaguchi Foundation (Japan)
- The Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACAM)
- World Wide Studies (Ukraine)
- Similar programs exist in many other countries
On-campus Employment for Domestic and International Students
The University of Miami also provides a variety of on-campus employment opportunities for domestic and international students. Learn how to become a student employee, find jobs, or get information as a current employee on the JobX platform.
Specifically, at the Law School, International Arbitration LL.M. students may be selected to serve as Graduate Research Assistants for Miami Law's International Arbitration Institute or individual Miami Law faculty conducting research on international or foreign law issues. To be considered for a Graduate Research Assistant position, students should speak to their program director.
More Information
Learn more about our scholarships, other funding opportunities and on-campus employment by watching this video of our Fall 2021 Online Information Chat led by Director Sandra Friedrich. For questions about the International Arbitration L.L.M. Program or any of these study options, please contact: iallm@law.miami.edu.
