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Hamline University School of Law offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree for lawyers holding an LL.B. or equivalent degree from outside the United States. The LL.M. for International Lawyers course of study builds on the Hamline law school's international studies programs. Our faculty are experts in intellectual property, alternative dispute resolution, business regulation, jurisprudence, and trial practice; and commercial, business, labor, constitutional, public, criminal, and international law. LL.M. Students may chose from several study options including: General LL.M. (with multiple focus area options), a Diploma in Intellectual Property, and our Certificate in Dispute Resolution.
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HAMLINE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW OFFERS:
A distinguished faculty
The Hamline faculty combines outstanding academic accomplishments with community involvement and years of practical legal experience.
A facility for interactions
The design of the law school building encourages easy access to faculty and administrative offices, and the extensive use of glass creates a feeling of openness and spaciousness.
A program without boundaries
In addition to a rich full-time program, we offer international and part-time weekend opportunities. We provide conferences, classes and training in London, Norway, Paris, Rome, Puerto Rico, Budapest, India, and Israel, as well as in Minnesota.We also are one of only a handful of American law schools to regularly field competitive teams in the Vienna International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court competition.
A great liberal arts university
Hamline University was the first university in Minnesota and the third co-educational university in the United States. Hamline offered Minnesota's first legal curriculum and its first masters degree.
A vital metropolitan community
The Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis are known for the quality of life reflected in their business, cultural and natural environments. Both cities are internationally acclaimed for their cultural vitality and first-class entertainment and leisure activities.