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The University of Miami School of Law Externship Program ("Externship Program") is a J.D. academic class that provides second-year (2L) and third-year (3L) students, in good academic standing, an opportunity to gain practical legal experience for academic credit by working with:
- Local, national, and international corporations (in-house legal department or general counsel's office)
- Government agencies
- Public interest organizations, or
- The judiciary
Students gain legal experience by working under the supervision of lawyers, which is supplemented and enhanced by a series of skills lectures.
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Please note that law firms, of any size, including solo practitioners, do not qualify as an externship field placement for the Externship Program.
Miami Law LL.M. programs often include an independent externship/practicum component; to learn more about an externship/practicum as it relates to a LL.M. program, please contact the respective LL.M. director.
General Overview
The Externship Program has two components: (1) the required work hours at the approved externship field placement and (2) classroom-based practical skills lectures. The Externship Program is an elective course that is graded pass/fail and meets a skills graduation requirement. To receive a pass, students must successfully complete both the required field work hours at an approved externship field placement and the classroom component.
Please note that the Externship Program hosts non-CLI externship field placements; all CLI-externships field placements must be pursued through the Litigation Skills Program.
The Externship Program Director is Jessi Tamayo who can be reached at [email protected].
Requirements:
- A substantive legal experience;
- An on-site supervising attorney, licensed in the United States, who directly supervises the student and provides feedback about the student's work.
Please note because students receive academic credit in part for their work/real-world education at the externship field placement, students are not eligible to receive financial compensation from externship employers or other sources including stipends or fellowships.
See requirements to qualify as an externship field placement
In order for a student to participate in and receive academic credit for his/her participation in the Externship Program:
- The student must be an enrolled student at Miami Law, in good academic standing;
- The student must submit a fully executed Student-Agency Agreement with an approved externship field placement by the established deadline date;
- The student must successfully complete the required work hours;
- The student must attend all assigned skills lectures and complete all assignments;
- The student must submit a Weekly Timesheet and submit a complete Time Certification Form at the end of the externship term, verifying that he/she completed the required field work hours;
- A student cannot repeat a prior externship field placement for additional academic credit;
- There is a 9-credit cap as to the number of academic credits that a student may earn through the Externship Program that may be applied towards a student's graduation requirements in accordance with the Miami Law Registrar Office's J.D. Degree Requirements; please see Self-Audit Form .
- ALL International Students MUST request CPT clearance before they can be approved for any externship opportunity.
Fall 2024 Strict Deadlines
After securing an approved externship field placement, to formally enroll in the Fall 2024 Externship Program, a student must first submit a Student-Agency Agreement (signed by the student and supervising attorney).
The Student-Agency Agreement memorializes the externship relationship between the student, externship field placement and the law school and outlines each party's responsibilities to this course. It is the submission of a complete Student-Agency Agreement that triggers the enrollment process for this course.
Please note that the Fall 2024 Externship Program's course requirements have been adjusted to account for COVID-19's impact, which is reflected in the Fall 2024 Student-Agency Agreement.
Credit/Hours for Fall 2024
The Externship Program is a 3 credit course for which at least 135-hours of work at an approved externship field placement is required.
The classroom component for the Fall 2024 Externship Program will continue to be conducted in a distance learning format; this includes the required skills lectures, research modules and the submission of assignments. The class will meet every week via Zoom. The first class meeting for this course is the Mandatory Orientation.
Externs must make all necessary arrangements to attend their assigned lectures including adjusting their externship field work schedule. Real-time virtual attendance at assigned skills lectures will be strictly enforced.
In addition to completing the required field work hours, remote skill lectures and remote research modules, the extern will be asked to complete documents that will allow the law school to monitor his/her externship experience including Weekly Timesheets, Learning Plans & Goals Memoranda, Mid-Semester Evaluation, Final Student Evaluation and Time Certification Form as part of his/her academic responsibilities for this course.
Policies attached to the Externship Program
- A student must be in good academic standing to participate in the Externship Program.
- A student cannot repeat a prior externship field placement for additional academic credit.
- There is a 9-credit cap on the number of academic credits that a student may earn through the Externship Program that may be used towards his/her graduation requirements in accordance with the UM Law Registrar Office's J.D. Degree Requirements; please see the Self-Audit Form .
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Externship FAQs
A student may secure an externship field placement in two ways:
- The student may apply to and secure a position with a pre-approved externship field placement via Symplicity or
- The student may secure his/her own legal internship and request that it is converted into an externship field placement. To make this request, the student will be asked to provide Professor Tamayo with detailed information about the proposed field placement. Professor Tamayo will vet the placement and make a determination.
Please note that there is no guarantee that a student will receive an offer from a pre-approved externship field placement or that a student's self-secured internship will be approved for conversion into an externship field placement; the goal is to provide students with as many opportunities as possible.
To participate in the Externship Program, a student must complete the bidding process through the Symplicity Job Database System. "Bidding" entails submitting a resume and other requested application materials via Symplicity or by e-mail (directly to the employer) pursuant to the employer's preference as specified within the job posting. Instructions on how to bid on the Symplicity system are provided in the Student Guide to Symplicity . All students have a Symplicity account. If a student cannot locate his/her Symplicity login information, the student should e-mail [email protected] and provide his/her full name, class year and e-mail address (this e-mail address will become the student's username for the Symplicity system). The student will then receive his/her login information via e-mail. Please allow up to two business days for a response.
Externship Opportunities are available on Symplicity. Opportunities that are identified as externship-eligible are approved, non-paid legal internship opportunities that qualify for academic credit through the Externship Program. Externship-eligible positions are externship field placements that a student may pursue for academic credit or as a strict volunteer. Opportunities that are identified as externship-required are approved, non-paid legal internship opportunities that require students earn academic credit through the Externship Program to secure and pursue the position.
Students will be notified about any new pre-approved externship field placements added to the Job Posting Board via e-mail (the e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address associated with the student's Symplicity account).
All externship placements are subject to Professor Tamayo's approval. If a student has secured his/her own legal internship and would like to submit it for approval, the student will be required to follow the steps outlined on the Externship Program Fact Sheet .
Would an Internship Secured for Myself Qualify as an Externship Field Placement?
A student will be required to submit his/her contact information along with the proposed placement's contact information including his/her potential supervising attorney's direct contact information. The student's potential supervising attorney may be contacted directly for more information. Professor Tamayo will inform the student of its decision as soon as it is made via e-mail.
No; just as a student is not guaranteed he/she will be offered an externship position, an employer is not guaranteed that a student-applicant will accept a position when it is offered.
If a student-applicant chooses to not accept an offer, the student must decline the offer in a professional manner, including calling the externship employer to decline the offer. After a student has made a commitment to an externship field placement, he/she should not rescind his/her acceptance. Additionally, a student must decline an offer in a timely manner to give the externship employer and other students an opportunity to fill the position.
Please notify Professor Tamayo at jtamayo @law.miami.edu , when declining an offer from an externship field placement.
To be registered for the Externship Program, a student must first submit a complete Student-Agency Agreement (for the appropriate semester) to Professor Tamayo. Professor Tamayo verifies a student's placement with the receipt of a fully executed Student-Agency Agreement. A Student-Agency Agreement is an agreement between the student, externship field placement, and the law school that states the terms of the externship relationship and each party's responsibilities.
Upon receiving and processing a complete Student-Agency Agreement for an approved externship field placement, Professor Tamayo will provide the student with a unique permission code, assigned by the Registrar's Office, by e-mail along with detailed enrollment instructions.
The student will then be able to enroll him/herself to the Externship Program by entering the permission code, when prompted, by CaneLink after adding the Externship Program Course Number to his/her schedule.
A student must successfully complete the required field work hours and the classroom component including submitting all required assignments by the specified deadline date.
Since an essential component of the Externship Program is the work that a student completes at his/her externship field placement, the feedback from an extern's supervising attorney about the student's performance and progress (i.e., professionalism, attitude, work product, attire etc.) will play a major role in a student's ability to pass this course.
More Information
If you have any additional questions about the Externship Program, please contact Jessi Tamayo at [email protected].
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Programme Code : LIA
Upon completion of the programme, you will be conferred the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree. The degree entitles its holder to be admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya/Sabah/Sarawak after going through a period of pupillage. The programme curriculum comprises both the academic as well as the professional components of legal training.
The curriculum requires students to fulfil 160 credits within the minimum of 8 semesters and 1 special semester before being awarded the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree. The 160 credits are divided into four levels – the First level, the Intermediate levels I and II and the Final level (Professional Level). Mooting and industrial training at law firms, courts and other legal bodies are compulsory to be completed preferably at the Intermediate Level I and Intermediate Level II of the curriculum.
The Final or Professional level places strong emphasis on practical legal training and comprises subjects such as Professional Practice, Advocacy, Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure and Evidence.
Duration of Programme Study: Minimum: 8 semesters & 1 special semester. Maximum: 12 semesters
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Students must complete a total of 160 credits in order to be awarded the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree.
Students must take and pass all courses prescribed:
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A. syarat am.
LULUS SEJARAH DI PERINGKAT SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SPM)
B. SYARAT KHAS PROGRAM PENGAJIAN
B.1. Untuk STPM (Tahun Semasa) - ALIRAN SAINS DAN SASTERA Lulus STPM dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.30 dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B+ pada peringkat STPM dalam mata pelajaran Pengajian Am dan satu (1) mata pelajaran lain; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B+ pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred A- pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 4 (Band 4) dalam MUET; dan Cemerlang dalam temu duga.
B.2. Untuk Matrikulasi/Asasi (Tahun Semasa) ALIRAN SAINS, PERAKAUNAN DAN UNDANG-UNDANG Lulus Matrikulasi/Asasi Undang-Undang KPTM dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.30; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B+ pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred A- pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 4 (Band 4) dalam MUET; dan Cemerlang dalam temu duga.
B.3. Diploma/Setaraf ALIRAN SASTERA B.3.1 SYARAT 1 Memiliki Diploma UiTM/ Diploma Politeknik Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi Malaysia/ Diploma UM/ Diploma dari UA yang diiktiraf oleh Kerajaan Malaysia dan diluluskan oleh Senat Universiti dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.30 dalam mana-mana bidang berikut:
- Undang-Undang
- Pengajian/ Pengurusan Perniagaan
- Pentadbiran Awam
- Pengurusan Sumber Manusia
dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B+ pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred A- pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 4 (Band 4) dalam MUET; dan Cemerlang dalam temu duga ATAU B.3.2 SYARAT 2 Lulus STPM bukan tahun semasa dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.30 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B+ dalam mata pelajaran Pengajian Am dan satu (1) mata pelajaran lain; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B+ pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred A- pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 4 (Band 4) dalam MUET; dan Cemerlang dalam temu duga ATAU B.3.3 SYARAT 3 Lulus Asasi Undang-Undang KPTM/Asasi Undang-Undang UA bukan tahun semasa dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.30; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B+ pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred A- pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 4 (Band 4) dalam MUET; dan Cemerlang dalam temu duga.
B.4. Kelayakan Lain-lain A-LEVEL atau IB atau AUSMAT B.4.1 SYARAT 1 Memiliki kelayakan GCE A-Level dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya satu (1) Gred A dan dua (2) Gred B dalam tiga (3) mata pelajaran; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B+ pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred A- pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 4 (Band 4) dalam MUET; Walau bagaimanapun, pemohon yang tidak mempunyai MUET tetapi mempunyai keputusan berikut boleh dipertimbangkan bagi kemasukan secara bersyarat dengan memenuhi keperluan MUET dalam tempoh satu sesi pengajian:
- Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Band 5.5 dalam IELTS; atau
- Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya skor 513 (PBT), 183 (CBT), dan 65 (IBT) dalam TOEFL;
dan Cemerlang dalam temu duga. ATAU
B.4.2 SYARAT 2 Memiliki kelayakan International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya skor 34 mata; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B+ pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred A- pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 4 (Band 4) dalam MUET; Walau bagaimanapun, pemohon yang tidak mempunyai MUET tetapi mempunyai keputusan berikut boleh dipertimbangkan bagi kemasukan secara bersyarat dengan memenuhi keperluan MUET dalam tempoh satu sesi pengajian:
dan Cemerlang dalam temu duga. ATAU B.4.3 SYARAT 3 Memiliki kelayakan Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) sebanyak 80%; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B+ pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred A- pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris; dan Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 4 (Band 4) dalam MUET; Walau bagaimanapun, pemohon yang tidak mempunyai MUET tetapi mempunyai keputusan berikut boleh dipertimbangkan bagi kemasukan secara bersyarat dengan memenuhi keperluan MUET dalam tempoh satu sesi pengajian:
dan Cemerlang dalam temu duga.
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Being a student always means having to deal with loads of homework. This statement is true for all students, regardless of their academic level or the major they choose to study. However, while the scope of homework is about the same for everyone, the types of assignments can slightly vary depending on the subject that you study.
In this article, we are going to tell you about the four main homework types facing law students, in particular. So, if you are a law student yourself, read on to learn what will be expected of you in a law school.
Practice Homework
The first and the most common of the four main homework types is practice homework. The core goal of such assignments is to help students expand their knowledge and reinforce their newly-acquired skills by means of putting them to practice. This kind of homework is the one that makes the most of the academic program, which is why law students struggle with it the most.
The most common assignment that represents this type of homework is essay writing. Just like the rest of their peers, law students are being assigned dozens of essays and other academic papers every year. A load of such assignments is so huge that students often look for the write my essay online writing services and platforms. But, it is an integral part of the educational process, so there is no way to avoid academic writing.
Some other examples of practice homework that you can face in a law school can include:
- Memorizing local laws;
- Reading court records;
- Examining subject-related literature, etc.
Extension Homework
The second one of the four main homework types is extension homework. In a nutshell, this type of homework is used by professors to encourage their students to pursue knowledge individually and in ways that are more imaginative than simply reading a textbook. Also, extension assignments are used to help students connect what they learn in the classroom with real-life and apply their existing skills to expand their knowledge.
Common types of law assignments that represent this type of homework include:
- Writing literature reviews;
- Researching local law news;
- Compare and contrast events, etc.
Creative Homework
Despite the fact that law students spend most of their time studying complex and serious subjects, there is still a place for the next type of homework – creative homework in their curriculums. As you can guess from its name, this type of homework often takes different creative forms. The key goal is to help students develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills through completing creative projects.
There are plenty of examples of creative homework assignments that you can face in a law school. Basically, pretty much any type of individual project can be considered a creative homework assignment. However, to help you grasp the idea, here are a few examples of the most common law assignments of this type:
- Research projects;
- Photo essays;
- PowerPoint presentations, etc.
Preparatory Homework
Finally, the last of the four types of homework is preparatory homework. The key goal of such homework is to help students gain solid background on a specific unit of study in order to prepare them for future lessons. Simply put, preparatory homework is the type of homework that helps you collect initial knowledge on the subject you are studying. And it can also be called one of the most common types of assignments facing law and other students.
What assignments can be considered as preparatory homework? In fact, there are many. To name a few, here are some of the most common examples of this type of homework:
- Tests and exams;
- Completing exercises from the workbook;
- Reading textbook chapters to prepare for the next lesson, test, discussion, etc.
The Bottom Line
Whether you are just planning to enroll in a law school or are already a law student, knowing about different types of homework that you will have to deal with can empower you for better academic achievements.
After reading this article, you should have a better idea of different homework types that you can face studying in a law school. Hopefully, this will help you prepare for your academic path and ensure success.
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Five Tips for a Great Legal Writing Assignment
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- Follow the format outlined by your professor. It is likely your legal writing professor has given you instructions for the overall format of your legal writing assignment. In addition, your professor may have given you formatting instructions for the body of your assignment, such as that you need to follow IRAC. Whatever the instructions, follow them . Sure, you may think it is an overly formal or a frustrating way to write—but to be honest, no one cares. You need to write for your professor . It is more important to write in the way your professor has outlined, than as you personally prefer. And it is not going to be the last time your writing will need to conform to someone else’s rules. As a working attorney you often need to write in the format requested by your boss or even by the court. So get used to it!
- Remember, your writing doesn’t need to be full of legalese—the best legal writing is often simple! So many law students make the mistake of thinking that to “sound like a lawyer” they must use every possible legal term out there. This is just not the case. Often the most effective legal writing is very clear and concise and only uses legal terms or “legalese” when appropriate (say, when you are using a term of art). It is also important to work on writing in a clear, concise way because your assignments may have maximum word count. So using extra words to sound “more professional” won’t really help your grade in the end.
- Answer the question asked by your assignment. Often students get so caught up in writing their assignment that they forget to focus on the question that was asked of them. It is important to read and re-read (and even read again) the assignment sheet. You don’t want to make a mistake and write something off topic. Remember, answering the question is key to getting a good grade!
- Plan before you write. A great legal writing assignment is organized. And for most of us this means that you need to plan your paper just as you would plan an essay or any other project. Organization is key and it takes time to sit with the research and develop your answer. Make sure you build this time into your plan of how you are going to get your assignment done.
- Proofread and double-check citations. As an attorney-in-training, it is very important to present yourself in a professional way. That means that you need to proofread your assignments to present yourself in a professional way to your professor as well. If your assignment is riddled with typos, it is distracting for the professor and likely will cause your grade to drop. Also, students often are lax when handling citations. You are typically graded on the accuracy of your citations. Citations are not hard, but you must be detail oriented and look things up! I have seen many a legal writing grade go down because students didn’t spend adequate time or energy on citations. Don’t let this happen to you.
Legal writing, like most things, gets easier the more that you do it. So do every practice assignment assigned and get as much feedback as you can. This will help you become an excellent legal writer, which is a critical skill in our profession.
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Miami Law welcomes and encourages applications from students who have compiled strong records at other American Bar Association-approved law schools and wish to transfer. Applications are reviewed as soon as all required documents have been received.
While one standard indicator of potential for admission for transfer applicants is prior performance in law school, undergraduate records and LSAT scores are also considered in the admissions process. To be considered for transfer, Miami Law applicants are normally required to have at least a 3.00 law school GPA or to be in the top third of their class at an ABA-accredited law school. Exceptions may be made for students from highly competitive institutions.
The usual number of acceptable transfer credits is 27 to 30. The maximum number of acceptable transfer credits is 32. Therefore, in order to earn a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law, a minimum of 56 additional credits over four full-time semesters is required. Typically, 30 credits are required for transfer; however, if fewer credits comprise the entire first-year, full-time curriculum at the applicant's school, the application will be considered. Transferring with less than two years of law study remaining is highly unusual. While there is no part-time program offered at Miami Law, competitive transfer applicants from part-time programs who have completed the entire first-year, part-time curriculum at their home school may be considered for transfer into the full-time division. All previously stated factors are considered in the review process.
Important Application Dates and Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications and all supporting documentation as early as possible. Transfer applicants who have completed at least two semesters of law school may enroll for spring (January 4 application deadline), summer (May 1 application deadline), or fall (July 31 application deadline) semesters. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Admission Requirements for JD Transfer Applicants
- Application Form
- Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Résumé
- Class Rank and Letter of Good Standing
- Letter of Recommendation (preferably from a law school professor)
- TOEFL or IELTS Score (for applicants whose native language is not English and whose undergraduate education is from outside the U.S.)
Ways to Apply to the JD Transfer Program
1. applying electronically (preferred method).
Miami Law's electronic application is available as part of an applicant's LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) registration and is a very convenient way to apply. All applicants are required to register for CAS. This easy and efficient option allows applicants to work on and save an application until it is ready for electronic submission.
2. Applying by Hard Copy
Although applying electronically through LSAC is the preferred method, Miami Law will accept hard copy applications. Candidates who prefer to submit a paper application should email [email protected] .
Transfer Admission 101
Learn about the transfer application process and hear the answers to transfer FAQs by watching this video .
For more information about tuition and costs, please click here . Please visit our Financing Your Legal Education website for financial aid information. There are no merit-based scholarships available for transfer students.
English Language Proficiency Test
Applicants whose native language is not English and whose undergraduate education is from outside the U.S. are required to submit the results of an English language proficiency test. Miami Law will accept scores from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or the International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). The minimum required TOEFL score for admission is 580 paper-based, 237 computer-based, and 92 internet-based. The minimum required IELTS score for admission is 7.0. LSAC's institutional code to report the TOEFL score is 8395. No institutional code is needed for the IELTS. Scores from either test will be included in the authentication and evaluation feature of the CAS Report.
Law Review and Moot Court Board
Although transfer students are not automatically eligible for membership on a law school review or moot court board on the basis of class rank at another law school, transfer students may still be able to participate in these activities at Miami Law. Any transfer student interested in joining one of our law journals should contact Farah Barquero at [email protected] . You may find additional information on the Law Review and Journals at the University of Miami webpage.
Miami Law encourages prospective transfer applicants who receive above a 3.0 GPA in their first semester of law school to apply for conditional admission upon receipt of their first semester’s grades. If an applicant’s cumulative law school GPA after their second semester is a 3.15 or above, and no other significant changes to the application occur, the applicant will then be fully admitted to Miami Law as a transfer.
As an applicant, it is advantageous to apply for conditional admission because these applicants will likely receive their final admission decision sooner than applicants who wait until after receiving their second semester’s grades to submit the entire application, potentially allowing the applicant more time to onboard as a student and participate in activities at Miami Law like the writing competition or on-campus interviewing.
If an applicant does not have above a 3.0 law school GPA after their first semester, an applicant may apply with only one semester of law school grades, but the Committee is unlikely to render a decision on the application. The Committee will likely wait to render a decision on the application until the applicant submits their second semester grades, to give the applicant an opportunity to raise their law school GPA above 3.0.
Applications received with two semesters of grades will be considered for regular, not conditional, admission.
Transfer applicants who have completed at least two semesters of law school may enroll for spring (January 4 application deadline), summer (May 1 application deadline), or fall (July 31 application deadline) semesters.
No. Miami Law does not offer scholarship funding for transfer students.
Yes. To avoid any delay in receiving loan funding, upon submitting their application for admission, applicants should also submit their FAFSA to Miami Law by adding Miami Law (E00532) as a recipient. This will not impact the financial aid at your current law school. Once admitted, applicants may follow the steps outlined here .
Transfer applicants who have completed more than 32 credits towards their law degree will not be considered for transfer admission and are advised to apply as visiting students.
When a transfer applicant is admitted, the Law Registrar does a credit evaluation to determine which of the applicant’s credits will transfer. The Registrar has the discretion to accept or deny transfer credits, and the decision of the Registrar is final. Shortly after admission, the applicant will meet with Jack Townsend, Assistant Director of Student Life, to discuss course selection and the Registrar’s credit evaluation.
No more than 32 credits will be accepted for transfer to Miami Law.
There are several types of courses that do not transfer:
- Intro to Law School-type courses (depending on factors such as the course description and syllabus, the length of the course, and how many credits it was worth)
- Externship credits
- Courses in which the applicant received a grade lower than a C (C grades are considered on case-by-case basis)
No. Transfer students are not given a class rank at Miami Law and are encouraged to discuss how best to represent their class rank from their previous institution on their resume with their career advisor.
Though transfers are not eligible for a class rank, they may be eligible for cum laude-level Latin honors, Dean's List, and Book Awards.
Possibly. Miami Law’s 1L curriculum includes Constitutional Law and Criminal Procedure. Many law schools do not include both of these courses in their 1L curriculum. Transfers must take both of these courses, and Miami Law strongly advises that transfers take these courses in their first semester at Miami Law, as these courses are prerequisites for many upper-level courses. Miami Law often has a special transfer section of both of these courses, which also provides a nice way for transfers to meet fellow transfers.
Yes. Miami Law students must earn 88 credits to graduate. If a transfer student took a standard, full-time course load of 30 credits in their 1L year, and even if one, three-credit class was not accepted for transfer, the transfer student would have 61 credits that they would need to take at Miami Law. This means the transfer would need to take 15 credits in three of their semesters at Miami Law and 16 credits in one semester at Miami Law, which is a fairly average course load.
Yes. Miami Law offers such a huge course catalog (150-180 upper-level courses each semester) that it should be no issue finding great courses in which to enroll. Transfers applicants may register for courses within 24 hours of placing their seat deposit.
Yes. To be invited to join one of our five law journals, transfer students must participate in the writing competition, which takes place annually in mid-May. Due to the timing of our writing competition, only students who have paid their seat deposit by the start of the competition will be allowed to participate as rising 2Ls. If admitted after the writing competition takes place, interested transfer students have the opportunity to participate in the writing competition in the subsequent year, as rising 3Ls.
Moot Court does not bring on new members until the fall, so transfer students may try out alongside traditional rising 2L students.
More information will be provided about the selection process for each activity upon admission to the law school.
Yes. The Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD) connects with applicants upon their admission to the law school to keep them abreast of OCI participation deadlines, amongst other things. However, fall OCI participation deadlines occur as early as June, so it is possible that an applicant will not be able to participate, depending on when in the cycle they apply. Only applicants who have paid a seat deposit by July 1 are eligible to participate in the fall OCI process. Please note that transfers should meet with their assigned career advisor after placing their seat deposit to learn how to represent their transfer status, GPA, and class rank appropriately on their resume.
Possibly. Traditional rising 2Ls and 3Ls complete the clinic application process in the spring before the clinic begins. If a transfer applicant is interested in doing a clinic as a 2L, we recommend that the student contact the director of the clinic in which they are interested to inquire about availability after placing their seat deposit. Transfers may also opt to apply for a clinic as a rising 3L.
Yes. Upon admission to the law school, transfer applicants should inform the Office of Admissions of their interest in pursuing a joint degree program. The Office of Admissions will connect the applicant with the program coordinator of the joint degree program in which the applicant is interested. A joint degree program typically adds only 12-16 credits, or one semester, beyond that required for a JD degree. Even if several of a transfer applicant’s classes do not transfer over, a transfer can take summer classes to catch up and usually still complete a joint degree with just one additional semester of study.
Transfers have their own Orientation and typically take Constitutional Law and/or Criminal Procedure in a section with fellow transfers. Miami Law encourages transfers to join student organizations. There is a dedicated transfer seat on SBA. And, Miami Law offers wonderful resources for its students – a devoted student affairs team, a comprehensive Academic Achievement Program, and a strong CDO within the law school; a collegial environment of law students; and a campus full of activities.
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If you would like to learn more about the transfer program, please connect with the Office of Admissions at [email protected] or 305-284-6746.
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Booklist / First Class Assignments. The booklist on this website is compiled based upon information received by the faculty member teaching the respective courses. This booklist is submitted by the law school to the UM Bookstore and Book Horizons at the beginning of each semester. In some instances, it is possible that the UM Bookstore and/or ...
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This is a unique, rigorous, assignment-based, online, asynchronous course centered on approximately three hours of weekly session videos which open each Friday morning, preceded by detailed class prep assignments due midnight Thursday, and followed by wider-ranging post-video assignments due Tuesdays.
First Class Assignment(s): Assignment: Wednesday January 27, 2021 Please read Federalist Papers 10 and 51, 2. Sunstein, Interest Groups 3. Proceduralist Theories, pages 38, 53-56 in Eskridge, Frickey, Garrett and Brudney, Legislation (5th edition), all available on Blackboard and at the copy center. ... University of Miami School of Law Office ...
2L and 3L Years. Miami Law students receive a broad-based legal education and have the option to concentrate on special areas of interest through programs, concentrations, joint degrees, and experiential learning options in their 2L and 3L years. In contrast to the first-year curriculum, there are no required courses during a law student's second and third years of study, but there are ...
In the afternoon, the 1L class will hear from 2Ls and 3Ls during Upper-Level Student Panels. Tuesday, August 13: Additional Orientation programming will include sessions on professional identity, artificial intelligence, wellbeing, inclusive excellence, and more. Wednesday, August 14: The 1L class will participate in HOPE Day of Service.
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The Law School calendar differs in a number of ways from the U-M calendar. Make up classes may be held at the professor's discretion to replace sessions missed due to holidays, examinations, or for other reasons. Calendars Spring/Summer 2024. Classes Begin. May 17, Friday.
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Include a statement of interest and attach a resume if you are adding to a clinic waitlist. Dual-degree students must always enroll in law classes under their law career. If you do not have a law enrollment appointment, call the Law School's Office of Student Records (734.763.6499). Or, email [email protected].
The University of Miami School of Law Externship Program ("Externship Program") is a J.D. academic class that provides second-year (2L) and third-year (3L) students, in good academic standing, an opportunity to gain practical legal experience for academic credit by working with: ... research modules and the submission of assignments. The class ...
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Graduation Requirements: J.D. Degree. Students are required to earn 88 credits to graduate with the J.D. These include: 1. At least one Ethics/Professional Responsibility course, numbered LAW 400-499. 2. Skills Requirement. Open All Tabs. See Skills Requirement for Students in Entering Classes BEFORE 2015-2016.
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However, choosing the right program that is designed with online learners in mind can also make all the difference. At the University of Miami School of Law, we take great pride in our robust alumni network, networking events, and other resources available to help online students advance in their respective industries.
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Credit Hours Policy. Pursuant to American Bar Association Standard 310, the University of Miami School of law maintains a policy to determine the appropriate number of credit hours for coursework performed by students and to ensure faculty compliance. Compilation of all necessary components to plan and execute a degree from Miami Law.
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Therefore, in order to earn a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law, a minimum of 56 additional credits over four full-time semesters is required. Typically, 30 credits are required for transfer; however, if fewer credits comprise the entire first-year, full-time curriculum at the applicant's school, the application ...
Professor Paul Vaaler, John and Bruce Mooty Chair in Law and Business, was quoted in the Star Tribune discussing the buying up of Solventum stock in recent days by New York-based hedge fund and investment management firm Trian Partners. Solventum was spunoff by 3M's health care business in April 2024 and makes medical and surgical devices, dental products, health information systems and ...
I have posted the assignments for the first class (on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 10:10 a.m.) on Blackboard as an announcement, but just in case, I'm also posting here. For the first class, please read the casebook and reader assignments and the class policies and syllabus, which are all attached here.
Semester 5 (Fall—usually 15-16 credits) Take Topics on the Multistate Bar Exam. Take Topics in Florida Practice (if taking the Florida bar exam) Finish any remaining J.D. and LL.M. requirements. Take bar electives from the above list. Complete other bar tasks: File any needed documents for bar exam.
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