What do you think of University of Minnesota?

Graduate School Law School
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<p>I'm thinking about going to UofM and I would like to hear from you guys.
is it a good school to study law? It's not Yale or Harvard ... But what I can expect from this university?</p>

2

<p>Generally ranked in the top 20, but a lot of people don’t seem to know it so it doesn’t open as many doors on the east coast for example. Law school is law school - whether it’s Harvard or Minnesota, you don’t come out of any of them knowing how to practice law.</p>

3

<p>According to their [job</a> numbers](<a href=“6 Keys to a Stellar Law School Resume - Professional Resume Writers”>6 Keys to a Stellar Law School Resume - Professional Resume Writers), Minnesota is decent but not great. It employs a fair number of its graduates but almost entirely in Minnesota. The salaries are generally around 50-60k for the Class of 2011. If you aren’t going with a substantial scholarship to defray the cost, I wouldn’t go. Post your LSAT/GPA and I can give more targeted advice.</p>

4

<p>Depends on whether or not you want to work in the Midwest.</p>

5

<p>I know several people who went to law school there and all work either in Minnesota, Wisconsin or Chicago. Anecdotally speaking, my impression has always been that it is a good school that primarily places graduates in the midwest.</p>

6

<p>I recently had lunch with an associate at Kirkland and Ellis who graduated from Minnesota and he spoke very highly of the school. I also know a few current students who enjoy it and are fairly confident about their job prospects.</p>

7

<p>Take a look at the school’s website for employment and tuition costs; it’s a major investment so you’ll want to be confident in getting a job upon graduation-and I’d note that per the school’s website, you’d better plan on practicing in Minnesota; the top three states for UMN grads: Minnesota(142), California(10), DC(8). I’d also encourage you to review Law School Transparency at [LST</a> Score Reports](<a href=“6 Keys to a Stellar Law School Resume - Professional Resume Writers”>6 Keys to a Stellar Law School Resume - Professional Resume Writers) they have a far different view of the school’s employment stats than the school does. With in-state tuition alone at almost $37,000/year(out of state is $45,000), it’s advisable to do a thorough cost/benefit analysis before attending.</p>

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<p>I would not go to Minnesota without a significant scholarship and preexisting ties to the state.</p>