How To Apply to the
LL.M. Program
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must have a law degree from a law school outside of the United States. Additionally, preference is given to individuals with two or more years of work experience. Applicants whose native language is not English must also demonstrate proficiency in English, most commonly through achieving a score of 550/213/79-80 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Strong preference is given to candidates with TOEFL scores of 600/250/100. IELTS scores are also accepted.
Tuition and Fees:
For 2009-2010 tuition, fees, insurance and book expenses are estimated at $40,900. Living costs for 10 months estimated at an additional $13,450 (for one person in modest student accommodations). This creates a total cost of $54,350 for the 2009-2010 program. Applicants must demonstrate adequate financial support for their educational and personal expenses prior to being admitted to the program. The University of Minnesota Law School has a limited amount of financial assistance available. Students wishing to apply for financial aid should send in a separate statement requesting financial assistance along with their application.
Application Process:
Candidates for admission may submit their applications online or by mail. Please see the information on the right for more details.
A completed application includes:
- application form and application fee
- official academic transcript from all college and universities attended
- two letters of recommendation
- personal statement
- proof of English proficiency demonstrated through adequate TOFEL or IELTS scores
- résumé or CV
The application deadline for the class starting in August 2009 is April 1, 2009. Review of completed applications begins in January 2009, and admissions are made on a rolling basis. Qualified applicants may be interviewed by phone (or in person, if practical).
