Transfer Students

Minnesota Law is a great place to transfer! We welcome students from all backgrounds. Your experiences, achievements, and perspectives make our community a great place to learn and live. Complete your legal education at the University of Minnesota Law School.

As a transfer student, you can take full advantage of all that Minnesota Law has to offer.

Top 10 Reasons to Transfer to Minnesota Law

1. Nationally and internationally recognized faculty who are invested in your success
2. School-year and summer employment opportunities and externships with law firms, public interest organizations, and government organizations across the country and around the world
3. 35+ student organizations where you can grow your connections and expand your opportunities
4. Robust support from a judicial clerkship advisor & Clerkship Committee to help you apply for state and federal clerkships and externships
5. Innovative programs including the Saeks Public Interest Residency Program with full-time employment in your third year and a guaranteed post-grad position
6. 28+ unique legal clinics that will advance your lawyering skills as you serve the community and work alongside committed faculty
7. An exceptional legal writing program and innovative writing courses, with opportunities to serve in a law journal
8. Expert guidance from our dedicated Career Center staff and a global alumni network ready to support you on your career path
9. The opportunity to participate in our remote semester program
10. An ideal location in the heart of the vibrant, metropolitan Twin Cities

Transfer students become student leaders and valued members of our community. We’ll help prepare you for a successful transition with a specialized transfer student workshop series.

We hope you will consider joining us and becoming part of the Minnesota Law community.