The LLM in U.S. & Transnational Law for Foreign-Trained Lawyers is Miami Law’s general LLM program. The program welcomes attorneys from all over the world to continue the study of law in a context that emphasizes American common law and its impact in the global economy.
Technically a specialization in the International Law LLM, the program permits unusual flexibility in course selection and allows you to choose courses in your area of interest from the general law school curriculum and structure your studies according to professional goals.
Who Should Consider This Degree?
Foreign-trained attorneys who want to learn about the U.S. legal system
Attorneys looking to remain in the U.S. to practice law with the opportunity to earn a JD and/or qualify to take a U.S. Bar Exam, including New York
Individuals wanting to explore the field of international law outside of his or her own country
Foreign-trained attorneys who want to do an LLM and first need to improve English skills
The program allows you to take courses from Miami Law’s extensive course catalog alongside American J.D. students. Each student’s course of study is tailor-made on an individual basis depending on interests and career goals.
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 international 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 international 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.
“What really made the difference for me was the opportunity to understand how American law works, and how American lawyers think. The extent of the curriculum, the breadth of the curriculum - it’s key and allows you to focus on any specific area you may want to develop because it’s very broad and open. Not all the universities allow students to choose among so many difference courses.”
Beatriz Barrionuevo Lamounier (Brazil), LLM ‘90 Legal Director & Integrity Officer, Nutrien São Paolo, Brazil
"Thanks to my LLM at University of Miami School of Law I had the opportunity to meet incredible people from all around the world. It opened the door to a great professional network."
Rita Chertorivski (Mexico), LLM ’13 Senior Vice President Business and Legal Affairs - Global Entertainment, TelevisaUnivision Miami, FL
"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."
“Being part of this program has been a milestone in my career. It has given me a vision of American law and the opportunity to share experiences with colleagues from all over Latin America. The value that this university offers with academics and networking is not easy to find in other programs.”
“University of Miami School of Law has been an awesome experience. I am excited about all the diversity of students who attend the LLM program and feel enriched every day by my classes and professors.”
Amanda Ramírez Barranco (Argentina), LLM ‘24 Law Clerk, Legal Services of Greater Miami Miami, FL
“I was a dual licensed attorney with a multi-cultural background. The LLM, along with passing the bar, was a tremendous boost to my career. UM gave me the ability to think through complex legal issues. I was in awe of the quality of the faculty and the student/faculty ratio. I was privileged to have an extremely rewarding and intellectually enriching experience.”
Augusto Aragone (Mexico), LLM ‘15 Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Ingram Micro Irvine, CA
“University of Miami has a lot of foreign students from all over the world, and all the students are supportive. I did a summer practice at a law firm that deals with arbitration. It was very useful, a little challenging, but I had very good feedback and learned practicing skills in the United States.”
Iryna Shalinska (Ukraine), LLM ‘23 Law Clerk, Fisher Boyles LLP Washington, DC
“University of Miami Law was the best decision of my life as well as for my career aspirations. UM has “opened a variety of opportunities for me, such as adapting to the American work environment and learning about the corporate legal world.”
Francisco Rodriguez Rubio (Colombia) LLM ‘19 Corporate Legal Counsel, U.S. Territory, Motorola Solutions Fort Lauderdale, FL
