Spotlight on University of Minnesota, Law School

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Everything about applying to University of Minnesota Law School, financing your international masters, and what life is like at the school.

The University of Minnesota Law School offers J.D., LL.M., Business Law LL.M., and Patent Law degrees. Their LL.M. students are integrated into J.D. courses taught by world-renowned faculty and have access to Minnesota Law’s strong network with the local legal community. Located in Minneapolis, the students enjoy the benefits of a vibrant, mid-sized metropolitan area with diverse cultural activities year-round.

The law school was founded in 1888 and is celebrating 135 years of rigorous legal education, and its LL.M. program is one of the longest standing in the United States. Minnesota Law offers the unique ABA-approved LL.M. Third Semester Program, where students may extend their study in order to complete more coursework toward an additional concentration. This special augmentation to your transcript and CV will make you stand out as an exceptional LL.M. graduate and lawyer.

More than 900 LL.M. alumni from more than 90 countries work across the world as attorneys, general counsel, judges, compliance officers, professors, and more.

University of Minnesota Law School: Fast Facts

  • Total Student Enrollment: 52,000

  • International Students: 13%

  • Law School Alumni: 13,000+

  • Total Law School Enrolment: approximately 750

  • LL.M. program size: approximately 50-60

Campus, Location & Cultural features

  • Mid-sized metropolitan area,

  • 7 professional sports teams,

  • Thriving local arts and restaurants scene,

  • Award-winning public transit,

  • 18 fortune 500 companies

How to get into the University of Minnesota Law School

Admission Requirements

  • Application form

  • Personal statement

  • Proof of English proficiency

  • CV/Resume

  • Official transcripts

  • Letters of recommendation

  • Application fee

Application Deadlines

  • Applications are available October 1 for the next academic year

  • Applications due: May 1

  • Applications are accepted through the LSAC online application portal

  • LSAT is not required for admission

International students get personalised advising and there are mentorship programs they can participate in.

University of Minnesota Law School, scholarships for international students

All admitted students are automatically considered for a scholarship award. The average award covers 30% - 50% of tuition.

Significant rankings of the University programmes

The University of Minnesota Law School is:

  • Named "best overall experience" in National Jurist

  • Awarded A- for "best value" among US law schools

Prodigy Finance international student loans for the University of Minnesota Law School

Prodigy Finance offers loans for international masters students at the University of Minnesota Law School.

Students from supported countries pursuing masters programmes that can be completed in less than 2 years are eligible to apply.

Maximum loan amount: up to 100% of the school-provided cost of attendance (tuition plus living expenses) Minimum loan amount: $15,000 All loans disbursed directly to the university according to due dates

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Prodigy Finance provides loans to international masters students pursuing their law degrees at the University of Minnesota law school.

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