Legal Education Academic Program (LEAP) Fellows

The Legal Education Academic Program (LEAP) Fellows Program is a pilot initiative launched in 2026 to expand undergraduate research opportunities within the School of Law. Through placement in a participating law faculty research program, Fellows contribute to impactful legal research, while receiving mentorship, professional development, and academic credit.

As a LEAP Fellow, you will:

  • Dedicate nine hours per week to research in their assigned lab
  • Earn 3 course credits
  • Gain hands-on research experience 
  • Work closely with faculty members and law student fellows
  • Participate in professional development and activities

 Application Information

UM undergraduates from all disciplines are invited to apply. 

To be considered for placement, applicants must:

  • Be at least sophomore standing
  • Submit the following documents:
    • Cover letter
    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
  • Provide at least three references
    • Name
    • Title/Position
    • Department
    • Contact Information
 *Each program has a separate application. See below.

Applications close Monday, November 2nd.

 

Parcipating Law School Programs Include:

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  • Center for Ethics and Public Service (CEPS)

    The Center for Ethics and Public Service (CEPS) is a law school-housed ethics education, experiential skills training, and community engagement program. Our work focuses in the areas of civil rights, social justice, anti-poverty, health and housing, ethical judgement, and professional responsibility. The undergraduate interns will work closely with the CEPS Practitioner-in-Residence and law student fellows to assist with ongoing research projects. Anticipated tasks include legal and policy research, compiling and analyzing data, and summarizing findings in memoranda, briefs, and presentations.

     

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  • Environmental Law Program (ELP)

    Miami Law's Environmental Law Program (ELP) brings together faculty and students for interdisciplinary research related to environmental justice, climate change, and conservation of natural resources. Some undergraduate researchers will work directly with full-time faculty members on projects related to climate change treaty negotiations. Other undergraduate researchers will be embedded in our Environmental Justice Clinic, directly supporting ongoing litigation and community projects. Projects include legal and policy research, participating in and preparing for scholarly events, and potential publication opportunities. 

     

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  • Miami Law & AI (MiLA) Lab

    MiLA Lab is Miami Law's interdisciplinary hub for responsible legal AI. We conduct empirical and policy research on AI and law, including AI reliability and governance. Our 35+ members come from law, computer science, engineering, and business. Undergraduate researchers join as full lab members, paired with a senior mentor and included in all lab meetings and workshops. Projects span coding, data analysis, and empirical legal research.

     

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