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LLM Maritime at University of Miami

University of Miami, United States

Programme overview

The Maritime Law LL.M. Program comprises of a rigorous study and training experience in the field through a focused theoretical and practical curriculum. The program requires a total of 24 credits completed with a grade point average of 2.3/4.00, of which a minimum of 12 credits must be maritime law courses.

Faculty: School of Law  |  Duration: 24 credits  |  Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

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Entry requirements

DOMESTIC J.D. STUDENTS. Prior to enrollment, full-time and part-time applicants must have earned a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. International applicants must hold a J.D. degree or its equivalent from a foreign institution. International lawyers must present evidence of graduation from an international law school: official transcripts from all schools attended and listed on the application for admission; certified, translated copy of the transcripts; and photocopies of diplomas received. Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of not less than 580 on the written, not less than 237 on the computer based or not less than 92 on the internet based TOEFL test is required to be considered for admission. In the alternative, applicants may take the International English Language Test System exam (IELTS), in which event a score of not less than 7 is required. The admissions process is explained in full detail here .

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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Apply through the official page: https://admissions.law.miami.edu/apply/llm/

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