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Put your future into place when you join a talented, diverse student body from every part of the U.S. and numerous countries in a collegial culture that emphasizes collaboration, public service, problem solving and leadership.
Juris Doctor
An academically rigorous program in a supportive environment, focused on collaboration, public service, problem solving, and leadership.
J.D. Application Tuition & Financial Aid Connect With Admissions![Students in a class room](/sites/law.umn.edu/files/2023-07/students_at_lippy_awards.jpg)
LL.M.
A program providing internationally-trained lawyers with a broad array of legal skills and knowledge.
LL.M. Application Curriculum & Requirements Frequently Asked Questions![A group photo of the 2022 graduating LLM class](/sites/law.umn.edu/files/2022-04/LLM_2021.jpg)
M.S.P.L.
A one-year program in the expansive field of patent law for students with scientific and technical backgrounds.
M.S.P.L. Application Curriculum & Requirements Program Details![Patent Law program graduates](/sites/law.umn.edu/files/2023-07/patent_law.jpg)
LL.M. in Patent Law
A patent law program for students who already hold a J.D. from an American law school.
LL.M. in Patent Law Application Curriculum & Requirements![Mondale Hall](/sites/law.umn.edu/files/2022-09/unnamed.jpg)
S.J.D.
An advanced legal study program for students who wish to pursue legal scholarship.
S.J.D. Application![Wellbeing Initiative](/sites/law.umn.edu/files/2021-09/students-courtyard.jpg)