What financial support is available for Joint Degree Program students?
Funding for your Law School studies is available from several sources. The Law School awards one full scholarship annually to a Joint Degree Program student, covering tuition. The Law School also awards a limited number of merit scholarships, and all students may apply for financial aid. Law faculty, including those involved in the Joint Degree Program, also employ Research Assistants (RA’s). The Joint Degree Program awards additional scholarships. The Harold M. Fredrikson Memorial Scholarship was established by the Law Firm of Fredrikson & Byron to provide partial support for Law School tuition. The Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA) has provided a partial scholarship in the past as well. Support available for your Graduate School studies varies somewhat by graduate program and whether you are seeking a Master’s or Doctorate degree. Check with the Director of Graduate Studies of your graduate program. Most graduate programs fully support their PhD candidates throu
