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明尼苏达大学的地址分布密西西比河两岸，所在城市称为明尼阿波利斯。明尼阿波利斯－圣保罗大都市，以“双城”著称，有着300万人口。双城以环境清洁、安全、美丽，以及人民的亲和力著称，并且还有着繁荣的艺术氛围和数不尽的娱乐活动。“双城”为19家世界500强公司的发源地，包括Target Corporation, 3M, General Mills, Medtronic,以及General Mills, Medtronic, 全球最大的私有公司Cargill。

课程方面，明尼苏达大学法学院LLM项目有着很多与众不同的福利，例如LLM同学既可以选择针对LLM学生的课程，亦可以选择与JD（包括JD 2, 3年级课程）一起合上的任何课程，可以真正深入学习美国法律课程的精髓，学生们可以根据自己的考Bar需求，实践法律方向的需求，以及个人喜好选择任何课程。另外，明尼苏达法学院图书馆24小时开放，学校提供独立的书柜（付费－只需一小部分费用便可使用一整年），同时具有对于此书柜连接的书桌的最优先使用权。明尼苏达转JD政策也非常方便，无需考LSAT（当然，前提是其他标准达标）。

就业实习方面，法学院就业指导中心（career center）不仅对LLM同学开放，而且每个学生有对应的指导教师，学校鼓励学生在需要关于简历修改，找实习、参加工作面试、建立人脉联系时预约对应指导教师获得专业协助。

自然环境方面，明尼苏达的优势无所不在。明尼阿波利斯有着极其优质的空气质量（air quality），通常AQI低于50，并且有着诸多公园，小动物们（兔子、松鼠、小鸟等）在城市之间穿梭，校园里的小动物亦每日可见。当天气变冷时，明尼苏达的繁忙和美好也不会因此而停滞，天桥与隧道上下连接贯穿整个城市，当然，学校的很多建筑也是通过地下隧道奇妙连接，不仅为明尼苏达人民的工作学习和生活带来了温暖（老实说，冬天外面是看不到人的，不是因为没人出门，而是因为人们都在天桥与隧道里愉快的行走），而且成为明尼苏达独有的一道美丽风景，走在天桥里面可以看到灯光与雪花交织的迷人风景，天桥外面的人们（只要你特别不怕冷）可以看到透明玻璃窗里人们行走的热闹的场景。明尼苏达还有着一大群热爱冬天的人们，他们会在每年真正的冬季来临时，做冰上钓鱼、滑冰、滑雪等此地区的特色的户外活动。冬季结束，天气暖和阳光明媚时，人们会选择在湖边的餐厅露台一边享受阳光，一边与好友家人聊天，参加各种其他户外活动（具体请观赏以下户外活动的各种图片）。

明尼阿波利斯这个城市属于大都会区，然而生活费却非常合理。例如，租房费用方面，以法学院为起点，过马路就可以到的、针对明尼苏达大学学生的很多公寓，居住体验很好，价格也很合理。因此，无论是在法学院24小时开放的图书馆学习，还是在自己的公寓里自习，都是可以高度可行，随心所欲的。公共交通方面，也非常方便以及价格公道，Metro Transit 不仅有公共汽车，亦有贯穿校园、连接明尼阿波利斯－圣保罗两城市的直达轻轨，这些公共交通工具直达中国、美国以及其他亚洲国家各国超市，通往Mall of America（美国最大的购物商场，不仅可以购物，还有全天候的电影院、各种娱乐设施和美食广场）。明尼苏达大学学生特有福利，只需100刀／三个月，便可随意使用这些公共交通。

国际学生们对于明尼苏达本地人民的普遍评价是：明尼苏达人民非常友好且有耐心，这也是在美国著称的 “Minnosota Nice”, 这样一种友好的氛围，可以让国际学生在新的国家、新的文化和语言环境下享受更好的交流，获得更详尽的信息，深入了解美国文化。以上是对明尼苏达大学法学院LLM项目以及相关信息的简要介绍，我们还有更多信息以及值得国际学生们想要来学习的理由的说明（Why Minnesota Law），此链接解析了明尼苏达法学院论述美国顶尖的法学院之一的理由。如果你对我们感兴趣，有更多问题，请联系明尼苏达法学院LLM负责人之一Hannah Kuether的邮箱 hkuether@umn.edu ！

译明尼苏达法学院2015级LLM 安美玲（中英文有略微差异，如有不一致，以英文版本为准）

The University of Minnesota is located on the banks of the Mississippi River in the heart of Minneapolis. The Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, known as the Twin Cities, has a total population of almost 3 million people. It ranks high in such areas as cleanliness, safety, accessibility, and beauty, and it offers abundant art and recreational opportunities. The area is home to 19 Fortune 500 companies, including Target Corporation, 3M, General Mills, Medtronic, and the world’s largest privately held corporation, Cargill.

The University of Minnesota’s LL.M. program has many significant benefits. Most importantly, LL.M. students take their classes with JD students and have full access to the large library which is open 24 hours a day. The library provides carrels, which are private spaces to be used for studying and storing your study materials, for a small fee. In addition, LL.M. students are welcome to transfer to the JD program once they have completed their LL.M. degree – and are not required to take the LSAT.
The Law School career center is fully accessible to LL.M. students. Each student – including international and LL.M. students – is assigned an advisor within the career center. Students are encouraged to make appointments with their advisor whenever they have need assistance with resumes, have questions about internships, or would like to look for a job.
The natural beauty of Minnesota is everywhere. Minneapolis has excellent air quality – usually less than 50 AQI – and parks and wildlife mixed with urban structures. You can see squirrels, rabbits and birds on campus every day! When the weather is cold, Minnesota does not stop. We are home to miles of skyway and tunnels so people can get to work and school no matter the weather. Many Minnesotans enjoy winter activities like ice fishing, skiing and snowboarding. When the weather is warm, Minnesotans love spending time outside by the lakes, eating on a patio at a restaurant, or attending outdoor festivals.
The city of Minneapolis is a major metropolitan area with a very reasonable cost of living. Affordable apartments are available across the street from the Law School which is very convenient for going to class and studying either at home or at the library. Public transportation is convenient and cheap. Metro Transit has buses and light rail trains that take students to and from school, American and Chinese food markets, the Mall of America for shopping, and entertainment such as sporting and music events. University of Minnesota students only pay $100 per semester for unlimited public transportation use.
International students often notice how friendly, kind and patient local people are. They find it easy to ask questions, communicate and get to know the culture of Minnesota. The University of Minnesota Law School website has a lot more information about Why Minnesota Law is one of the best Law Schools in country in one of the most incredible cities in the nation. Contact Hannah Kuether at hkuether@umn.edu if you have any questions!

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