The JM program seeks motivated candidates at any stage of their career who are interested in advancing their legal knowledge, improving their professional organizations and supporting their communities.
New cohorts enroll each August and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. All classes are fully remote, allowing you to attend live, online lectures in the evening and on weekends.
Upcoming Deadlines
The deadline for submission of a completed application is July 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring, and April 1 for Summer. Applications received or completed after this date will only be considered as class space permits.
Important Note
Applicants should understand that the JM program is not designed to prepare students for the JD program or JD admission. JM credits are not transferrable to the JD program and the JM does not qualify its graduates to take the bar exam or practice law.
Application Information
Key Dates
Fall Deadline: July 1
Spring Deadline: December 1
Summer Deadline: April 1Application Checklist
Before starting your application, please be sure to gather all supporting documentation and follow these steps:
Pay your application fee at the FIU Law Shop. Fees are waived for applications submitted before the priority deadline.
Submit official transcripts from each institution you have attended in the United States or abroad, indicating all degree completions.
Submit a résumé or CV, no more than one page. This may include educational background, honors or scholarships, extracurricular activities, military service or employment history, skills or language proficiencies, volunteering service and more.
Submit a personal statement, no more than two pages. Your statement should address why you are pursuing a JM degree and how it relates to your career path or personal goals. You may also wish to discuss unique experiences, challenges you have overcome or other topics relevant to your strength as a candidate.
Letters of recommendation are optional.
Standardized test scores are not required to apply.
International Applicants
In addition to the standard checklist items, international applicants must also submit:
- Official transcripts from an accredited institution, indicating the completion of a degree equivalent to a US bachelor's degree. Transcripts must be evaluated by a credentialing service. Transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credentialing service.
- Proof of proficiency in English, as demonstrated by results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL iBT is 90 points, and the minimum acceptable score on the IELTS is 7.0 points. The admissions committee may, at its discretion, waive this requirement for international applicants who have graduated from an English-speaking institution, who have had significant work experience in English, or for whom English is their first language.
Please note the FIU Law JM program is not eligible for F-1 visas.
Ready to Apply?
Be sure to pay the application fee and include all supporting documents when submitting your application. Application fees are waived for applications submitted before the priority deadline.
Register for an Info Session
Our JM admissions team hosts information sessions covering how to pay for school, course lists and more. Please sign up for our session in advance using our registration form.