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학교 |
: University of Law School |
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프로그램 |
: LL.M. |
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랭킹 |
: 20위 |
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입학생 수 |
: 50~60 LL.M. students per year |
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원서마감일 |
: 2015.4.1 (2014년 10월 1일 이후 지원 가능) |
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원서전형료 |
: $70 |
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성적표 |
: LSAC or School |
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추천서 |
: LSAC or School |
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TOEFL |
: 79 |
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Essay |
: Personal Statement |
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Resume |
: PDF 로 |
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학비 및 생활비 |
: $57,300 tuition) Total: $71,300 |
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기타 |
: DLegal English Advanced Development (LEAD) ProgramThe LEAD Program is an intensive English language and legal skills program developed by the University of Minnesota Law School for students entering the LL.M. Program. This class is taught by Law School faculty, and Minnesota English Language Program instructors, who specialize in teaching professional English to non-native speakers of English. View more information here. |
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FAQ |
Frequently Asked Questions1. How can I obtain an application for admission to the LL.M. program? 2. When is the application deadline? 3. Is the LL.M. program only for international students? 4. What is the purpose of the LL.M. program? 5. How much is the application fee? 6. Is financial aid available for completion of the LL.M. degree? 7. Is the LSAT required for admission to the LL.M. program? 8. Is the TOEFL required for admission to the LL.M. program? 9. Is there a minimum TOEFL score required? 10. What are the University of Minnesota’s ETS TOEFL institution codes? 11. Does the University of Minnesota accept IELTS scores? 12. What are the University of Minnesota’s LL.M. program dates? 14. What materials must be submitted for reapplication? 15. Does completion of the LL.M. degree qualify students to take a bar exam in any state? 17. How many people apply for this program? 18. How many students are admitted to your program? 19. Do you allow transfers of LL.M. or J.D. credits from other institutions? 20. What is the cost of the LL.M. program? 21. May students begin this program in the spring semester? 22. What is the difference between the Business Law Concentration and the Business Law LL.M.? Answers1. How can I obtain an application for admission to the LL.M. program? Applications will be available October 1 on the Law School web site. 2. When is the application deadline? The application deadline is April 1. Application review begins in November. 3. Is the LL.M. program only for international students? Yes. You must have completed a law degree at an institution outside the U.S. The mission of the LL.M. program is to provide international lawyers with exposure to the American model. 4. What is the purpose of the LL.M. program? The purpose of the LL.M. program is to introduce the American legal system to lawyers who have obtained a law degree from a law school outside of the United States. International lawyers gain insight into the common law system and case analysis, while familiarizing themselves with American culture through interaction with J.D. students and other professional and social events. 5. How much is the application fee? The nonrefundable application fee is $70. 6. Is financial aid available for completion of the LL.M. degree? Limited funding is available from the Law School for tuition only. Every admitted student will automatically be considered for a scholarship. 7. Is the LSAT required for admission to the LL.M. program? No, the LSAT examination is not required for admission to the LL.M. program. 8. Is the TOEFL required for admission to the LL.M. program? The applicant must take a test of English language proficiency. Either the TOEFL or IELTS is acceptable for admission to the LL.M. program. 9. Is there a minimum TOEFL score required? The minimum score required on the computer administered TOEFL exam is 213 (IBT: 79-80, PBT: 550), although strong preference is given to applicants with scores over 250. (IBT: 100 or more) 10. What are the University of Minnesota's ETS TOEFL institution codes? The Institution Code is 6874. The Department Code is 03. 11. Does the University of Minnesota accept IELTS scores? Yes. The minimum score required on the IELTS is 6.5. 12. What are the University of Minnesota's LL.M. program dates? The class of 2016 program begins on August 13, 2015, with the mandatory "Introduction to American Law" course, and continues through graduation on May 14, 2016. One-year deferrals are granted on a case-by-case basis. Historically, the Committee has granted a deferral for compelling reasons, such as the inability to secure a visa, or financial hardship. 14. What materials must be submitted for re-application? To reapply, you must send a letter explaining what you have been doing since your previous application, requesting that your file be reactivated, as well as the application form, the current financial certification statement, your updated resume and transcript(s) for any additional course work you have completed. 15. Does completion of the LL.M. degree qualify students to take a bar exam in any state? Completion of the LL.M. degree does not qualify students to take the bar exam in the State of Minnesota. The LL.M. degree may enable students to sit for the bar in jurisdictions that allow LL.M. graduates to take the bar. Each state has its own regulations regarding qualification for a state bar exam and students should do their own research regarding these regulations. The National Conference of Bar Examiners publishes a yearly guide with bar information of all individual states and additional details at http://www.ncbex.org/assets/media_files/Comp-Guide/CompGuide.pdf 16. Do you require that my law degree be certified by my country's bar association or the American Bar Association? No, this is not required. 17. How many people apply for this program? We receive about 250 applications per year on average. 18. How many students are admitted to your program? We enroll a class of 50 to 60 students each year. 19. Do you allow transfers of LL.M. or J.D. credits from other institutions? No. Participants in the University of Minnesota Law School's LL.M. Program are expected to complete the full academic year, a minimum of 24 credits, here. 20. What is the cost of the LL.M. program? If offered admission to the program, you must provide evidence of financial support for tuition, fees, insurance, and book expenses (estimated at $57,300 for 2015-16), and living costs for one year (estimated at an additional $14,000 for one person in modest student accommodations) for a total of $71,300. 21. May students begin this program in the spring semester? No. The LL.M. program is a two-semester course, with a fall start only. All students are expected to complete the required 24 credits within one academic year. 22. What is the difference between the Business Law Concentration and the Business Law LL.M.? The Business Law Concentration is an option for students earning the LL.M. in American Law. The LL.M. in American Law with Business Law Concentration requires that you take 15 credits of business law courses. You must earn a 3.0 grade (B) in each of the business law classes to earn the certificate. You will still earn the LL.M. in American Law degree, if you do not meet the grade requirements for business law courses. The Business Law LL.M. is a separate degree from the LL.M. in American Law. Students must specifically apply for the Business Law LL.M. during the application process. A student may not switch to the Business Law LL.M. program after being accepted to the LL.M. in American Law Program. The Business Law LL.M. requires 17 credits of business law courses and in order to earn the degree, a 2.0 overall grade average must be maintained. In both cases, at least 24 total credits are required to earn the LL.M. degree. |
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