Graduate Program in Taxation

Joint JD/LLM Program

A student admitted to the joint degree program may complete both the J.D. degree and the LL.M. Program in seven semesters. The Fall Semester curriculum of the Graduate Program in Taxation will satisfy requirements for both degrees. The Spring Semester curriculum will complete the LL.M. in Tax.

The seven-semester joint degree option is available to students from the University of Miami School of Law who have earned a minimum G.P.A. of 2.800 and at least a B in Federal Income Tax and to students from other law schools who have earned a minimum G.P.A. of 3.000 and at least a B in Federal Income Tax. Students from other schools will earn their J.D. from their home schools and their LL.M. in Tax from the University of Miami School of Law.

Students seeking admission to the seven-semester joint degree program should apply during the Spring Semester of their second year of law school. To apply you need to submit a completed Graduate Tax Program application with application fee, resume and/or personal statement, undergraduate transcripts, JD transcripts, LSAT scores and two letters of recommendation. If you are applying from a law school other than the University of Miami you will also need to submit a letter from your home school Dean stating that our credits will be accepted for transfer for your JD degree.

Completion of a law school course in Federal Income Tax, with a grade of B or better, is a prerequisite for admission.

Students interested in this seven-semester joint degree program should contact the Program Coordinator in the office of the Graduate Program in Taxation before applying.