Accredited by the ABA in 1941, the University of Miami School of Law opened its doors in 1928 with a class of 14 students. In addition to the basic Juris Doctor (J.D.) program, the university offers five post-graduate degree programs resulting in a LL.M., also known as a Master of Laws, in international law; ocean and coastal law; real estate law; estate planning; or tax law. The LL.M. in international law gives students the opportunity to specialize in international arbitration, transnational law for foreign lawyers, or inter-American law. The school's joint degree program teams a traditional law degree with a Master's degree in business, marine affairs, public health, and music business/entertainment industries. The school also offers triple degrees for business majors (J.D/LL.M/MBA). Clinics are available for students to provide pro-bono work for the community in the areas of immigration law, human rights and in the federal appellate courts.
Founded in 1909, the Levin College of Law received its ABA accreditation in 1925. Degree programs offered by the college include the Juris Doctor (J.D.), and several post-graduate degrees resulting in an LL.M (Master of Laws) degree in the areas of comparative law, environment and land use law, taxation and international taxation. The Levin College of Law also provides a Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) in taxation for students interested in teaching and scholarship. Clinics provided by the law school provide students with the opportunity to hone their skills, and act as advocates for the residents of the area, and upon graduation students working in the Virgil D. Hawkins Mediation Clinic are certified by the Florida Supreme Court as Certified Legal Interns. In order to be considered for admission, prospective students must submit their applications using the Law School Admission Council portal.
Receiving its ABA accreditation in 1975, Nova Southeastern University Shepherd Broad Law Center is a private, independent law school located in the suburbs of Fort Lauderdale. The law school offers students the traditional Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, and provides four joint degree programs resulting in an LL.M (Master of Laws) degree in the areas of: business, computer and information sciences, humanities and social sciences and urban and regional planning. The school also has an online component that provides master's level training for those working in health care and education to enable them to effectively understand and mitigate legal issues in their respective fields. Pro-bono clinics at the law school give students the opportunity to advocate for low-income residents, and work with international relief organizations to further their humanitarian efforts.