Application
The program is open to degree-candidate law students, in good standing, who have successfully completed their first year of study, lawyers seeking continuing legal education credits, graduate students, divinity students, and members of the clergy and other professionals.
To apply, complete and submit the electronic application, along with the applicable supporting documents, as is determined by your student status. The appropriate links in the application will guide you through the process. MHSL students are not required to submit any supporting documents.
If you attend a school other than Mitchell Hamline, you must provide confirmation of good standing from your home institution. This may be uploaded with your application or sent via email to: [email protected].
Once your application and confirmation of good standing is received, you will receive via email your acceptance to the program, if a seat is still available.
Enrollment is limited to enhance the interactive nature of each course. Qualified students are accepted on a first-applied, first-enrolled basis.
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2026/2027 Holy Land Application
Application Deadline: November 1, 2026.
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Cost
Degree-Seeking student tuition: $1,450 per credit (for 2 or 3* credits – see course information for credit options)
Program fees: $2,030 (includes lodging**, books, fees for class visits, welcome lunch, daily breakfast, and health insurance)
Total: $4,930 for 2 credits; $6,380 for 3 credits
*See “Course Requirements” section for details regarding the 3-credit option.
Non-degree seeking student tuition: (audit-not seeking transferable credits): $1,550
Program fees: $2,030 (includes lodging**, books, fees for class visits, welcome lunch, health insurance, etc.)
Total: $3,580
**The lodging price quoted is for double room occupancy. There is a limited number of single rooms available for an additional cost, on a first-come basis. For additional information on this option, contact DRI Director, Professor Sharon Press at [email protected].
All tuition and fees are due by the November 13, 2026. For those seeking financial aid, you must secure your financial aid prior to the deadline. A non-refundable deposit of $250 will be due by the deadline and the other remainder of the tuition and fees will be due when your loans are disbursed.
MHSL students should contact the financial aid office to determine their eligibility for financial aid and must apply and be approved for the aid before the November 13 deadline.
Non-MHSL visiting students will need to contact the financial aid office at their home institution to seek financial aid for the program. If a visiting student seeks financial aid through their home institution, the financial aid office will submit to MHSL a consortium agreement on their behalf. If you are a visiting student and a consortium agreement is submitted by the November 13 deadline, beyond the tuition deposit of $250, you are not required to submit the tuition/fees balance until your aid funds become available.
Should a student withdraw from the program before November 13, 2026, tuition and fees will be refunded, with the exception of the $250 non-refundable deposit. If you withdraw after November 13, 2026, you are liable for full tuition and fees, no matter the reason for the withdrawal.
Planning a Program Budget
Estimated program costs:
- Tuition and Fees: See above.
- Airfare: $1,500 (Depending on departure city.)
- Miscellaneous expenses: $700 (Miscellaneous expenses include local travel, meals, personal expenses, etc.; this will vary depending on your spending habits.)
Withdrawal
Should you need to withdraw from the program, you must do so in writing. Should a student withdraw from the program on or before November 13, 2026, tuition and fees will be refunded, with the exception of the $250 non-refundable deposit. All tuition and fees are non-refundable after November 13, 2026.
Non-discrimination policy
Please note: Mitchell Hamline School of Law does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education and employment programs or activities.