The FIU Law JM program’s concentrations have specially designed coursework to help you achieve your career goals. Each curriculum consists of foundational and concentration-specific courses split across three semesters.
Foundation Courses
JM students of all concentrations are required to take foundation courses in their first and part of their second semesters.
Introduction to American Law
Legal Analysis and Writing
Torts and Criminal Law
Introduction to Regulatory Compliance
Contracts and Business Law
Available Concentrations
Banking
The JM Banking concentration leverages Miami’s unique status as a central hub for corporate finance to help you grow as a banking professional. With the second-largest concentration of international banks, Miami is the perfect location to hone your skills in navigating the strategic and operational challenges presented by BSA and AML compliance.
FIU Law’s partnership with the Financial and International Business Association (FIBA) allows JM Banking students to graduate with the FIBA CPAML certification, a credential tailored to a future leadership career in senior compliance, risk or consulting.
Education
The JM Education program provides teachers, administrators and other K-12 and higher education professionals with the expertise they need to navigate an evolving ecosystem. From preschoolers in the classroom to government officials in Washington D.C., you will be equipped to serve your academic stakeholders.
Graduates study a broad range of legal issues that are central to the American educational system, including school funding, student privacy, record-keeping, learning and testing accommodations, financial aid and free speech.
Health Law
The JM Health Law concentration addresses the pressing need for legal experts in the healthcare services industry. From the Affordable Care Act to post-pandemic public health policies, healthcare has undergone a drastic transformation in recent years that has created a demand for sound understanding of laws and regulations.
When working with providers, payers, government agencies, public health organizations and other entities that are part of the healthcare service chain, legal skills are vital to identifying problems and finding solutions.