LLM Law at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The school's LL.M. programs provide foreign lawyers with a rigorous academic experience, exposing them to a broad array of legal skills and knowledge. The Law School offers two LL.M. programs: general law and business law.

Faculty: Law School | Duration: 1 year / Plan C 24 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Required Course, Business Law, Writing Requirement, Civil Litigation, Electives, Criminal Justice, Environmental & Energy Law. All students must complete 2 semesters of residence (enrollment for 9 credits or more) to graduate. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 is required for the degree.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed a first law degree at an institution outside the U.S. Minimum required TOEFL score is 80; minimum IELTS score is 6.5. Preferred TOEFL score is 100 and IELTS score is 7. Applicants must have completed a first law degree at an institution outside the U.S. For applicants who take the TOEFL exam before January 20, 2026, the minimum score is 80, with strong preference given to applicants with scores over 100. For applicants who take the TOEFL exam on January 21, 2026, or after, the minimum score is 4.5, with strong preference given to applicants with scores of 5.0 or higher. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 1 year / Plan C 24 credits

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