JD Law at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The J.D. program offers a three-year, full-time, professional degree in law accredited by the American Bar Association. Students learn substantive law and to think and act like lawyers through logical analysis and experiential learning methods. The degree prepares students for both legal and non-legal careers.

Faculty: Law School | Duration: 3 years / 85 major credits + 0 thesis credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Justice, Environmental and Energy Law, Family Law, Health Law and Bioethics, Human Rights Law. All students must complete 6 semesters of residence (enrollment for 12 credits or more) as a law student to graduate. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 is required for the degree.

Career pathways

The degree prepares students for both legal and non-legal careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students should consult the Law School's J.D. Applications webpage for details on how to apply: www.law.umn.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/how-apply Undergraduate degree required. Admission tests: LSAT. Students should consult the Law School's J.D. Applications webpage for details on how to apply: www.law.umn.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/how-apply

Duration: 3 years / 85 major credits + 0 thesis credits

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