Two joint degree programs with an international focus are offered by the College of Law: the joint Masters of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (J.D./M.A.L.A.C.S.) program and the joint Masters of International Business (J.D./MIB) program.
The J.D./M.A.L.A.C.S. program combines an advanced degree in Latin American studies together with law training. Students in this program satisfy their M.A. concentration in the College of Law’s International and Comparative Law curriculum. Reciprocally, nine (9) transfer credits are accepted from the department of Latin American and Caribbean Studies toward the J.D. degree. It is expected that students complete both degrees, on a full-time basis, over the course of four years.
The J.D./M.I.B. program combines a graduate-level, international business specialization with a degree to practice law. Students in this program satisfy their Business Law requirement and six other credits in the M.I.B. program from the law school’s International and Comparative Law curriculum. Reciprocally, nine (9) transfer credits are accepted from the M.I.B. curriculum toward the J.D. degree. It is expected that students complete both degrees, on a full-time basis, over the course of four years.
For more information on either of these programs, please contact Julie Beineke at the Office of International and Graduate Studies at jbeineke@fiu.edu or (305) 348-7595.