Juris Doctor - Immigration Law in Miami United States | University of Miami

The Juris Doctor program at Miami Law is an intensive three-year course of study, comprising 88 credits that blend scholarly coursework with practical legal training. This full-time degree equips students with both theoretical knowledge and vital professional competencies.

First-year students benefit from a distinctive orientation program designed to build technical legal proficiency before delving into complex legal theories and substantive law. This foundational approach prepares learners to examine legal systems through political, economic, and societal lenses.

Situated in a key U.S. immigration hub, Miami Law provides exceptional academic and hands-on learning experiences in immigration, asylum, and citizenship law. Students can customize their immigration law focus by combining it with complementary disciplines like human rights, business law, criminal justice, healthcare law, and public interest advocacy. Through the Immigration Clinic, participants gain practical experience representing immigrant clients and partnering with advocacy groups. By working on legal reform initiatives and social justice campaigns, students join South Florida's vibrant network of immigrant rights activists and contribute to national human rights efforts.