The joint degree option (J.D./LL.M.) is for students who have a genuine interest and aptitude for tax and want to develop expertise to improve chances of working in a particular area such as business organizations and transactions, estate planning and wealth management, or international tax. This option is open to both Miami Law students and to students at other law schools.
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When to Apply
Miami Law J.D. students may apply to the LL.M. Program during fall or spring of their 2L year, but before the end of the spring semester of the second year.
Begin Taking LL.M. Courses
Second semester of 2L or first semester of 3L year
Shortest Completion Time
7 semesters OR 6 semesters + 2 summers
J.D. Credits Required
76
LL.M. Credits Required
26
Number of Credits Saved
12
Tax LL.M. Credits that Double Count Towards the J.D.
TAX 905 CORPORATE TAX I (2 Credits) TAX 950 PARTNERSHIP TAX (3 Credits) TAX 946 FEDERAL WEALTH TRANSFER TAX (2 Credits) TAX 915 INTERNATIONAL INBOUND (2 Credits) TAX 916 INTERNATIONAL OUTBOUND (2 Credits) TAX 949 PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS (1 Credit)
Requirements & Admissions
Miami Law Students
The Joint J.D./LL.M. option is available to students from the University of Miami School of Law who must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.00 and at least a "B" in Federal Income Tax.
Students from Other Law Schools
Students who are enrolled at other law schools and wish to apply to the Joint J.D./LL.M. Program must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 and earned at least a "B" in Federal Income Tax. They must also submit a letter from their home school dean confirming that Miami Law's program credits will be accepted for transfer toward their J.D. degree.
Current International Students in the Tax LL.M.
A separate admissions committee will review their application and determine eligibility to enter the J.D. program. The admissions committee takes into consideration the nature of, and grade point average in, classes taken by the applicant while enrolled in the LL.M. program.
“During my two moot court competitions in Spanish, I dramatically improved my advocacy and writing abilities. I appreciated this real-life aspect of working in a group and dealing with each other’s strengths and weaknesses to make the team better as a whole. The students…went from barely understanding the readings or articulating proper legal arguments in Spanish to expressing perfect ideas and persuasive arguments in front of the judges from all over Latin America.”
Belkania Candelario, J.D. ‘15, LL.M. in Tax ‘17 Managing Director, Strenta Family Office Services, Inc. Miami, FL
Timing
Current J.D. Students
The joint degree program (J.D./LL.M.) offers the opportunity to earn both degrees in only seven semesters, saving time and tuition money over earning the degrees separately. J.D./ LL.M. students are only allowed to take one J.D. course while completing the LL.M. Miami Law J.D. students may apply to the LL.M. Program during fall or spring of their 2L year, but before the end of the spring semester of the second year.
Current International Students in the Tax LL.M.
Current Miami Law Taxation LL.M. students should submit an application for admission to the J.D. program during the Fall semester of their LL.M. studies and no later than November 1. It is recommended that students discuss their intention to apply to the J.D. program with their LL.M. program director early on in their LL.M. studies to make sure their course selection enables them to complete all graduation requirements effectively. Please refer to the J.D. application overview page for further information.
Triple Degree Program: J.D./M.B.A. + LL.M. in Tax
This program is exclusively for those who were undergraduate business majors and is ideal for those with the long-term goal of servicing top corporate clients or becoming a senior executive at a bank or financial institution.
“Pursuing a J.D./M.B.A./LL.M. in tax at the University of Miami is undeniably the best decision I made with respect to my career. The Triple Degree Program instilled a deep technical foundation that has prepared me to advise on the most complex matters.” Eli R. Rodrigues, J.D./M.B.A./LL.M., '17 Associate, Holland & Knight LLP Miami, FL
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When to Apply
Miami Law J.D. students may apply to the LL.M. Program during fall or spring of their 2L year, but before the end of the spring semester of the second year.
Miami Law J.D. students apply to the one-year M.B.A. Program as early as spring semester of your second year. (Note: You must have the results of your GMAT exam when you apply to the one-year M.B.A. Program)
Begin Taking Graduate Courses
LL.M. - 3L year
M.B.A. - Summer between 2L and 3L year
Shortest Completion Time
8 semesters + 1 summer
Number of Credits Saved
12 (6 J.D., 6 LL.M.)
Requirements & Admissions
Students can obtain 3 degrees in 4 years — a J.D., an M.B.A. and an LL.M. in Tax.
ONLY for individuals who were undergraduate business majors.
For More Information
J.D. Program Terrell E. West II Associate Registrar Office of the Law Registrar Email: twest@law.miami.edu
Accelerated M.B.A. Program University of Miami School of Business Administration Graduate Business Programs Phone: 305-284-2510 or toll-free 1-800-531-7137 Email: mba@miami.edu Website: Accelerated M.B.A. Program
“During my two moot court competitions in Spanish, I dramatically improved my advocacy and writing abilities. I appreciated this real-life aspect of working in a group and dealing with each other’s strengths and weaknesses to make the team better as a whole. The students…went from barely understanding the readings or articulating proper legal arguments in Spanish to expressing perfect ideas and persuasive arguments in front of the judges from all over Latin America.”
“Pursuing a J.D./M.B.A./LL.M. in tax at the University of Miami is undeniably the best decision I made with respect to my career. The Triple Degree Program instilled a deep technical foundation that has prepared me to advise on the most complex matters.”