Summer Session 2026
May 26 — July 31
Registration Opens February 26 at 8:00AM
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - First Day of Law School Summer Session
Friday, June 19, 2026 - University Closed (Juneteenth), No Classes
Friday, July 3, 2026 - University Closed (Independence Day observed), No Classes
Friday, July 31, 2026 - Last Day of Law School Summer Session
To Register
To register for field placements and independent research courses, follow the links provided below. An application must be submitted after consultation with the faculty supervisor. For Law 7628 Judicial Field Placement, register through MyU.
Non-UMN students are not eligible to enroll for Summer 2026.
Registration for Non-Law students is limited to LAW 5908 Independent Research and Writing.
Summer Course Offerings
Reference the Law School Course Guide for the most current offerings.
Courses for University of Minnesota Law Students only
- Law 7621 Immigration Law Field Placement
- Law 7622 Human Rights Law Field Placement
- Law 7623 Public Interest Field Placement
- Law 7624 Corporate Externship Field Placement
- Law 7626 Law Firm Field Placement
- Law 7628 Judicial Field Placement (Enroll through MyU)
- Law 7629/5629 Patent Field Placement
- Law 7607/7609 Independent Field Placement (Only if a Topical Field Placement 762X not available)
- Law 7606/7608 Independent Research and Writing
Courses for University of Minnesota graduate and undergraduate students only
- 5908 Independent Research and Writing
| Expense | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per credit hour* | $2,144 | $2,577 |
| Collegiate, student services, health insurance, and other fees* | ||
For UMN law students, the use of scholarship funds for summer is discussed on page three of the scholarship policy
*Subject to Regents’ approval. Fees are subject to change without notice.