Juris Doctor, JD
Miami presents unique opportunities for future attorneys studying at FIU Law. Being in the heart of a big city gives you extensive resources from local partners, including major national and international law firms.
Our location in the heart of Miami provides extensive resources from local partners, without forgoing opportunities to work with, for and alongside members of our community.
Learn by Doing
Hands-on programs like our Semester-in-Practice have you work directly with local partnered organizations, giving you experience and networking opportunities.Expand Your Skillset
If you’re looking to broaden the scope of your legal career, browse our joint-degree pathways—each designed to enhance your skills in complementary fields.Start Early, Never Stop
We are here to support you with career resources and mentoring, from your first class on campus to your first day as a legal professional.
A Top Florida Law School
This formula has proven itself in our rankings, with FIU Law sporting the highest bar passage rate among all Florida law schools.
#1 Bar Passage Rate in Florida
Find Your Future, Part-time or Full-time
Our highly ranked part-time program is designed for flexibility without sacrificing quality. Some of FIU Law’s most accomplished alumni achieved excellence on their own schedule.
In May of 2014, I graduated from Florida International University College of Law with a juris doctor degree. Along that journey, I discovered what it meant to really give back. I discovered what it meant to serve, and to make this world a better place. And that’s what I’ve dedicated my life to ever since.”Desmond Meade ‘14, Executive Director, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
Curriculum
Foundation Curriculum
Total
31 credit hours
Duration
2 semesters
Courses
- Contracts
- Constitutional Law
- Torts
- Legal Skills & Values I and II
- Civil Procedure
- Criminal Law
- Intro. to International and Comparative Law
- Property
Upper-Level Curriculum
After completing the Foundation Curriculum, you must complete 59 credit hours of upper-level courses. Most courses are elective, but there are some requirements:
- Legal Skills & Values III
- Professional Responsibility
- Two litigation and alternative dispute resolution courses
- One upper-level international and comparative law course
- A multi-draft writing project
- Six credit hours of experiential learning
- 30 pro bono hours
Specialize Your Knowledge
These 14 to 15 credit certificates give JD students an opportunity to expand their skillset in specific fields of law.
