LL.M. Program
One of the country's top-ranked programs for foreign lawyers
Top-Ranked Law School
Combine one of the best law schools in the U.S. with one of its top cities and you have the University of Minnesota Law School. 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 11 concentrations.
Top Location
Minnesota Law is located near downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the banks of the picturesque Mississippi River. Annually recognized by leading publications as one of America’s best cities, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are home to 16 Fortune 500 companies, federal and state government, hundreds of public interest and human rights organizations, and world class arts and recreational opportunities. (More on our amazing location)
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Read student stories, see pictures of Law School events, and get involved with Minnesota Law students and faculty. Our YouTube channel features lectures from special guests and interviews with faculty and students.
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“The Minnesota Law community makes me feel like I’m completely home.” Watch the Video
—Pimpichar Nuansai, LL.M. ’19, Thailand
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“I chose University of Minnesota for many reasons, including the various educational programs that the University of Minnesota offers, the outstanding faculty members, and the very interesting opportunities that the law faculty offers such as moot court competitions and legal clinics. Moreover, the diverse community that the University of Minnesota and the Twin Cities have was one of the main reasons which encouraged me to choose this university as diversity enriches a student’s experience.” More
—Lana Khader, LL.M. ’19, Palestine
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“I chose Minnesota Law School because it is a well ranked Law School in the U.S.A. Above all, I did appreciate that its LL.M. program allows foreign students to study with the J.D. students. This is valuable for me. Indeed, I consider that studying with natives is the best way to improve my english skills and my legal skills.” More
—Alexandre Le Nepveu, LL.M. ’19, France
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“The University of Minnesota was on the top of my list because of its great reputation as one of the best law schools. Minnesota Law’s LL.M. program is the perfect program for me because it will enable me to undertake this comparative legal study. I also love Minnesota Law because of its great location in the Twin Cities with its wide diversity and development. Living in Minneapolis fits me the best as a foreign student coming from Cairo, one of the biggest cities in the world.” More
—Dr. Ahmed Dabash, LL.M. ’19, Egypt
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“I picked the Minnesota Law LL.M. program because of the vast variety of courses it offers and the ability to concentrate my studies. I was also attracted to having the opportunity to observe the work of a judge first-hand through the Judicial Observation course. In Venezuela, I did not have any opportunity to be involved in the public sector, so having that chance in the United States was incredible!” More
—Natacha Garcia, LL.M. ’17, Venezuela
