Miami,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Master (J.M.) in Orlando United States | Florida International University
Florida International University
|
Orlando United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,030
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The FIU College of Law's Juris Master (JM) program caters to graduates and working professionals in law-related fields who don't seek to practice law. Individuals in sectors like banking, education, and healthcare frequently encounter legal and regulatory challenges without proper training. The JM degree bridges this gap by providing essential legal knowledge for career advancement, without requiring a full law degree or bar certification.
Students complete an intensive 30-credit curriculum in one year, mastering fundamental legal concepts while specializing in their professional area, plus gaining hands-on experience in legal writing and analysis. The program features distinguished FIU professors and practicing legal experts who teach students to analyze laws critically, solve practical problems, and collaborate effectively with legal teams and stakeholders.
Priced at $24,726.30 (plus university fees), the JM program qualifies for financial aid and scholarships. Scholarship decisions consider applicants' academic history, work experience, recommendation letters, and personal statements through comprehensive evaluation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts: Transcripts should be provided from each institution attended in the US or abroad, indicating the completion of a bachelor's degree, or if in another country, its equivalent.
Resume or CV (1 page): Items to be listed might include your educational background, including any honors or scholarships earned, extracurricular activities, etc., military service and/or employment history, language or computer skills, and community or other volunteer service.
Personal Statement (2-page maximum): Your personal statement should address your reasons for wanting to pursue a JM degree at FIU Law, and how earning a JM relates to your chosen career path or personal goals. You may also wish to discuss unique personal or professional experiences, challenges you have overcome, or other topics relevant to how you would enrich the FIU Law community.
Letters of Recommendation (2 maximum):
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.
Resume or CV (1 page): Items to be listed might include your educational background, including any honors or scholarships earned, extracurricular activities, etc., military service and/or employment history, language or computer skills, and community or other volunteer service.
Personal Statement (2-page maximum): Your personal statement should address your reasons for wanting to pursue a JM degree at FIU Law, and how earning a JM relates to your chosen career path or personal goals. You may also wish to discuss unique personal or professional experiences, challenges you have overcome, or other topics relevant to how you would enrich the FIU Law community.
Letters of Recommendation (2 maximum):
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.
Tuition
USD
18,030