Given the increased complexity of real estate development, pursuing a specialized post-graduate degree is one of the most effective ways to acquire the necessary breadth and depth of experience in this field.
The Real Property Development LL.M. — widely regarded as the nation's best and ranked a Top 10 Real Estate Law Program worldwide by LL.M. Guide in 2022 and 2021 — is designed for the law graduate or attorney who wants to acquire or expand expertise in planning, structuring, and financing real estate projects, either as a practitioner, owner, or developer.
Real estate is cyclical, and regardless the state of the economy, this degree is relevant. In the up cycles, a practitioner or a developer/entrepreneur focuses on creating assets, while in down cycles the focus is on protecting assets or finding opportunities in distressed markets. The well-trained real estate lawyer understands these cycles and is able successfully to navigate them.
Available on campus and in an online format for maximum flexibility, the LL.M. explores the subjects necessary to develop an understanding of:
The program offers hands-on learning and unparalleled networking and professional development to students and alumni.
The Real Property Development LL.M. — widely regarded as the nation's best and ranked a Top 10 Real Estate Law Program worldwide by LL.M. Guide in 2022 and 2021 Ranked as a top school for real estate law by preLaw Magazine.
To meet needs and schedules, the LL.M. Program is offered in various formats: “The LL.M. in Real Property Development greatly enriched my background as an international student pursuing a career in the distressed debt industry. Over the course of the program, which I loved pursuing because of the wonderful internship, educational and networking opportunities as well as the guidance, warmth and encouragement from the program's members, I've gained invaluable knowledge, self-confidence and indispensable skills to help me successfully navigate the professional world." Mahalaxmi Subramanian, J.D./LL.M.’20 The Real Property Development faculty includes top professors and scholars in the field, adjuncts who are partners of prominent law firms, and general counsels of major real estate companies – experts from all over the U.S. Similarly, the LL.M. Advisory Board is composed of some of the most distinguished leaders in the industry, including law practice, finance, development, brokerage, architecture, banking, insurance, and marketing.The program director counsels students individually on internship placements and course selection at the beginning of each term thereby arranging a schedule that provides the appropriate course of study for each student. University of Miami School of LawProgram Formats: Full or Part-Time/ On Campus or Online
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