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 the 2008-2009 academic year, tuition is estimated at $37,550 and expenses for living in Minnesota are estimated at $11,908. 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
- résumé or CV
The application deadline for the class starting in August 2008 is April 1, 2008. Review of completed applications begins in January 2008 and admissions are made on a rolling basis. Qualified applicants may be interviewed by phone (or in person, if practical). Early application is encouraged, especially for those requesting financial assistance.
