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Explore a broad selection of foundational and specialized courses covering international law, trade regulations, business transactions, human rights litigation, taxation policies, armed conflict laws, immigration statutes, criminal justice systems, and environmental legislation. Engage in personalized research projects under faculty guidance and tackle contemporary global legal challenges. The University of Minnesota Law School's J.D. program delivers outstanding educational value through an innovative curriculum and diverse experiential learning opportunities designed for today's legal landscape. Learn from world-renowned scholars specializing in business law, criminal justice, international relations, human rights, and healthcare legislation. Benefit from the extensive resources of a premier Big Ten institution. Our law school attracts bright, multicultural students from across America and worldwide. We boast one of the nation's top bar exam success rates, and our global alumni network—spanning all 50 states and over 53 countries—actively supports current students through mentorship and career opportunities.
Successful completion requires 88 credit hours of law coursework.