No. 1 in Miami, Top 3 in Florida
FIU is a national powerhouse dedicated to academic excellence. In the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings, FIU Law was named the No. 45 public law school (No. 84 overall)—making us a top three law school in Florida and Miami’s best.
Beyond academics, FIU delivers exceptional outcomes, consistently ranked among the top universities in the State of Florida and the entire nation in student success and return on investment.
Top 50 Public Law School Programs
FIU Law is also home to some of the country's best specialty programs.
No. 10
Part-time law
No. 16
International law
No. 20
Trial Advocacy
No. 26
Legal Skills and Values
No. 44
Health care law
No. 45
Environmental law
Raising the Bar
Over the past decade, FIU Law has been among the nation’s leaders in bar passage rates, far surpassing Florida’s statewide passage rates for accredited schools.
On the July 2024 exam, FIU Law graduates achieved one of the best Florida Bar Exam results of the past decade with 90.5% of first-time takers passing the test on their first attempt.
Exemplary Employment Outcomes
When students graduate from FIU Law, they are problem-solvers with creative and passionate minds, ready to enter the legal profession and make their mark.
In the most-recent American Bar Association employment summary, 93% of recent FIU Law J.D. graduates were employed in professional positions, including those requiring bar passage or for which a J.D. is preferred.
#1 Public University
The Wall Street Journal
Best Student Experience
FIU is the No. 1 ranked public university in student experience and No. 3 overall. This ranking is the result of one of the largest-ever independent surveys of verified college students and recent graduates.
Leadership for Public Purpose
Florida International University has earned the Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose designation for its exemplary commitment to cultivating leadership skills across the university community and fostering a commitment to tackling some of the greatest challenges of our time.
In the area of Service & Engagement, FIU Law’s Pro Bono program instills a commitment to public service in future lawyers through experiential learning requirements and legal clinics.
