Save time and money while expanding your marketability
Mitchell Hamline’s dual degree programs enable students to save money and time while pursuing their J.D. degree and an undergraduate degree or master’s degree. With a dual degree, you can increase your expertise and your value to potential employers.
LL.M. Degree Program for lawyers from around the world
Mitchell Hamline’s LL.M. introduces foreign law graduates to the legal system of the United States. The program brings together a global community of lawyers who receive the specialized training and education they need to practice law and compete on an international level. LL.M. students attend classes with Mitchell Hamline J.D. students, choosing courses and seminars that reflect their individual practice interests.
Partnership programs
Mitchell Hamline is proud to offer two partnership programs at several undergraduate institutions: the 3+3 program and the Direct Admission Program (DAP).
Mitchell Hamline’s 3+3 program enables eligible students to complete their bachelor’s and J.D. degrees in six years rather than seven. The Direct Admission Program allows qualified students to be admitted and receive a minimum 50-percent tuition scholarship.
Dual degree masters programs
Combining a J.D. with a master’s degree specific to your professional goals or industry can increase your expertise and your value to potential employers. You can earn your J.D. and your master’s degree in four years—saving time and money over pursuing the degrees independently of one another.
Chantell Bergquist will earn her undergrad and law degrees in six years through Bemidji State and Mitchell Hamline. She said: “I’ve wanted to be a lawyer since I was a sixth grader, so I’ve taken many steps to start practicing law as soon as possible.” Bemidji State University News