
An LL.M. Degree for Internationally-Trained Lawyers
The University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, offers an innovative educational experience for foreign-educated attorneys that sets the standard for practical legal training while maintaining high ideals. We do not just train students for the real world; we train them to build a better world.
Our one-year, full-time LL.M. in U.S. Law program runs one academic year, mid-August to mid-May. Generous scholarships are available for outstanding applicants. Past students have come from Mexico, Guatemala, China, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Spain, India, Ethiopia, Chile, Colombia, Brazil and beyond.
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Our Curriculum
A Personalized Degree
The LL.M. in U.S. Law program provides opportunities to focus on an area of law that interests you, such as global and comparative law, intellectual property or business and corporate law. We have a wide selection of elective courses to choose from and one of our distinguished faculty members will work with you to support your professional and personal development. Our program is especially beneficial if you expect to work with U.S.-trained attorneys on international transactions or disputes that involve U.S. law and legal institutions.

Experiential Learning
LL.M. Mentor Externship
Through St. Thomas Law's award-winning Mentor Externship Program, you will be paired with a local, practicing lawyer or judge who will serve as your mentor. You and your mentor will engage in experiential learning and debrief discussions that will provide you with an understanding of the legal and ethical standards, customs and practices of the U.S. legal profession.
Career and Professional Development

St. Thomas and the Twin Cities
Student Life On- And Off-Campus
St. Thomas Law offers a number of ways to get involved and be part of our school community. You can join one of our 35+ student clubs and organizations or attend one of the many events held at the law school, some just for LL.M. in U.S. Law students. If you want to explore the Twin Cities, you will have access to a variety of restaurants, shops, world-class museums, music and sporting events, parks, recreation venues and more.
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