Today’s legal practice and legal institutions are unavoidably multinational as the world has become more global and countries more interconnected.
Legal rules that previously affected domestic matters are now often subject to the laws of numerous jurisdictions, which is why the understanding International Law has become more and more necessary. This LLM provides the background necessary to recognize, understand, and manage problems arising in the international legal order, including:
International Trade
Investment
Business
Environmental Problems
Protection of Human Rights
Who Should Consider this Program?
U.S. American law graduates looking to deepen their knowledge of International Law.
U.S. law graduates and foreign law graduates who wish to specialize in Latin American practice.
Experienced attorneys who are practicing, or intend to practice, in or with Latin America and are looking to deepen their expertise.
Current Miami Law students looking to focus on this field with a joint degree.
Miami is the gateway to Latin America. Not only do many American, European, and Asian companies have their Latin American regional headquarters here, but also the culture of the city lends itself to the learning and practicing of this niche legal area. As a law school in a global hub, the University of Miami School of Law is an ideal place to study International Law. In the program are exposed to a broad background in public international law (both traditional public law and international economic law), comparative law, and international business transactions.
You work with the Program Director who serves as a personal Academic Advisor to arrive at the best possible individualized program and your background as well as future goals are considered. Additionally, there is an orientation specifically for LLM students designed to assist with the transition to living in the U.S. and Miami.
There is career advising from an advisor who has special training in assisting LLM students. Your advisor works with you including recommending career fairs such as the prestigious New York International Student Job Fair, which attracts more than 160 of the leading legal employers from around the world. In addition, Miami Law participates in numerous job fairs with other law schools and organizations around the country.
Graduates of our program consistently attribute their professional success to the network, career opportunities, and knowledge they secured during their time at the University of Miami School of Law. Opportunities include:
Complete a For-Credit Internship- gain experience with a prominent international firm for additional workplace training.
Take Part in ClinicOpportunities - learn essential lawyering skills by working in clinics on real cases under the supervision of professors and clinical instructors.
Attend International Law Networking Events- go to conferences and site visits and get involved in professional organizations to network with prominent attorneys, firms, and institutions in the international law sphere.
Compete in Moot Court Competitions- LLM students are able to earn academic credit participating in our International Moot Court Program which travels to in English- or Spanish-language competitions around the globe.
"For me, Miami Law was the perfect place. I could pick my courses, talk with other international students, and take a deep dive into the U.M. experience. It was a key factor in building my law career, making it easier for me to help U.S. clients with interests in Germany and vice versa."
“I decided to attend the University of Miami in order to guarantee that I was making the strongest possible professional choice. My career in Venezuela was beginning to pick up, but the lack of security and the political inconveniences that I experienced there led me to discover what else was out there. In just a few weeks I had made my travel plans, without imagining that in less than 3 years I would become an American lawyer with a master’s degree in law.”
Angel Alvarez Oliveros, JD/LLM '18 Vice President Board of Directors Plafam Miami, FL
"At Miami Law, my educational journey has become a transformative and enriching experience that surpasses traditional legal education. Studying at Miami Law means you're surrounded by a commitment to excellence. This program shapes not just careers but also nurtures capable, confident, and socially responsible legal professionals ready to make a significant impact in the world."
Ricky J. Marc, LLM '24 Chairman, Marc-Vincent Global Boca Raton, FL
