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The LL.M. Program at Minnesota Law

BEST OVERALL LAW SCHOOL EXPERIENCE (National Jurist)

Walter F. Mondale Hall is named for one of our most distinguished graduates. The late Walter F. Mondale ’56 was the 42nd Vice President of the United States and left a legacy of furthering international diplomacy, advocating for civil rights, and supporting the Law School and its students.

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“I chose to get an LL.M. at Minnesota Law because I was taken by how many resources the school has, and how many opportunities it provides to the students.”

The LL.M. program includes access to practical experiences, including courses like Judicial Observation and Trial Practice, as well as International Moot Court and pro bono opportunities. This spring, Minnesota Law’s LL.M. Moot Court team went to New York City for a competition and scored higher than three of their four opponents.

Minnesota Law’s LL.M. programs provide internationally-trained lawyers with a rigorous academic experience, exposing them to a broad array of legal skills and knowledge. Minnesota Law offers a Business Law LL.M. and a general LL.M. with the option to earn one of 12 concentrations.

To earn an LL.M. or Business Law LL.M. degree at Minnesota Law, students must successfully complete at least 24 credits over one academic year (two semesters) with the option to extend their studies to a third semester. There is no thesis requirement, but students must take one seminar course that is graded based on a substantial writing project. The LL.M. program begins in August and ends with a graduation ceremony in mid-May.

— MARIIA MELNYK LL.M. ’24 Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine

Pictured left to right: Miriam Arnold LL.M. ’24, Lejla Beciraj LL.M. ’24, Mariia Melnyk LL.M. ’24, Bulelwa Jita LL.M. ’24, and Rufaro Memory Siwela LL.M. ’24

The LL.M. Program at Minnesota Law

100% of admitted students considered for a scholarship

30 YEARS since the LL.M. Program was first established at Minnesota Law

90 COUNTRIES represented in the program since 1994

LL.M. Class of 2019 at their special graduation luncheon following the Law School commencement ceremony.

Achieve your educational and professional goals

All LL.M. students receive personalized academic advising from the Director of International Programs, Kara Galvin (pictured above, left). Whether a student wants to sit for a bar exam, earn a concentration, or maximize their practical experiences, they work with the director to achieve their goals.

The Minnesota Law Career Center is available to all students. There is a dedicated career counselor for LL.M. and other international students to support them as they navigate their unique situations both in the U.S. and around the world.

“My academic interests at Minnesota Law include international criminal law, international law, human trafficking, immigration law, and international legal research.”

— ILKIN GURBANOV LL.M. ’24 Republic of Azerbaijan

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35+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

10+ PROFESSIONAL AFFINITY ORGANIZATIONS in the Twin Cities

Members of the LL.M. class of 2020 show their school spirit at a fall tailgating event in Mondale Hall.

Top 5 BEST STATE TO LIVE (U.S. News and World Report)

Connect with the diverse Twin Cities community

Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, Minnesota Law is part of a global community of people who come for more opportunity, to further their education, or to work for one of the many Fortune 500 companies located just minutes from campus. Minneapolis and St. Paul both earned perfect scores for inclusive policies and practices toward LGBTQ residents in a ranking from the Human Rights Campaign last year.

With world-class parks systems, 7 major sports teams, access to Twin Cities professional affinity groups, the state capitol, a thriving legal community, and state and federal courts, plus diverse programming and events, Minnesota Law is an exciting place to begin your transformational legal education.

“I want to be part of this wonderful academic community, and also learn from the professors as well as my fellow students. I hope I can share with others my distinctive perspective as a physician and entrepreneur who is now also studying law.”

—JUNG HO SHIM LL.M. ’24 Seoul, South Korea

Minneapolis ranked #1 BEST CITY FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (SmartAsset)

15 FORTUNE 500 HEADQUARTERS in Minnesota

#1 FRIENDLIEST STATE (World Population Review)

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A unique offering among U.S. law schools, our LL.M. Third Semester Program is an opportunity to complete additional coursework and enhance their U.S. law expertise. The student’s scholarship will continue through the third semester.

LL.M. students may focus on a specific area of law or the general practice of U.S. common law. The majority of classes are taken with J.D. students.

LL.M. Third Semester Program

Learn in an inclusive academic environment

The LEAD (Legal English Advanced Development) Summer Series is made up of five mini-courses, specifically designed for our incoming LL.M. students. The courses will provide you with an in-depth understanding of Legal English, along with essential insights into the U.S. legal education, the law school classroom and the Minnesota legal community. Each course is designed to address different facets of your academic journey, ensuring you are well-prepared to excel in your LL.M. program.

“The legal system and educational systems of the U.S. and China are fundamentally different. I am deeply attracted by those cases that demonstrate these differences and also classes that use Socratic methods.”

—JIEYUN (LUCY) ZHANG LL.M. ’24 Shanghai, China

TOP 5 PUBLIC LAW SCHOOL (U.S. News & World Report)

Prepare for the next step in your legal career

LL.M. students are invited to many networking opportunities throughout the year. Recently, LL.M. students from around the Twin Cities attended an event sponsored by the law firm Dorsey & Whitney at their downtown Minneapolis offices.

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