Minnesota Law's Clemency Clinic visited the UK over spring break in 2025 to study its criminal and penal systems. They observed a murder trial at the Old Bailey, spent a morning at Magistrates' Court, met with staff at St. Giles Trust and Justice Inn...
MJIL Scholar Interview Series - Prof. Donald Clarke, George Washington University Law
In the second installment of the Minnesota Journal of International Law's Scholar Interview Series, Sofia Reed, MJIL Staffer, sits down with Professor Donald Clarke, David Weaver Research Professor Emeritus of Law at George Washington University Law ...
One of our most storied courtroom dramas, the 1925 Scopes Trial became a national sensation and the focal point of a debate over the places of evolution and religion in public education. In this CLE, presenters will discuss the Scopes trial and Clare...
Operationalizing Human Rights Due Diligence in Supply Chains
The Human Rights Center's CLE during Spring Alumni Week, focused on global business, labor, and human rights, featuring Jeff Vockrodt ’05, President and CEO of the Fair Labor Association. Jeff’s presentation will explore the practical implementat...
Navigating the Digital Frontier: Regulation and Limitations on Social Media
The rapid evolution of social media has outpaced traditional legal frameworks, creating a complex and ever-changing regulatory environment. In this CLE, panelists will delve into the critical areas of law impacting social media platforms and users, i...
On March 4, the Technology Law and Digital Rights Student Association, International Law Society, and Human Rights Center co-hosted a panel event on Spyware and Suppression in Human Rights. Professor Fionnuala Ni Aolain discussed her global work in t...
A panel of judges from Minnesota's state and federal courts will describe their paths to the bench and offer insights to those who may consider a similar journey. While each are proud Minnesota Law Alumnae, their practice backgrounds and current posi...
The Past, Present, and Future of U.S. Ukraine Legal and Political Relations
As the war in Ukraine passes its third anniversary, the Human Rights Center and International Law Society were joined by Tyler McBrien, Lawfare's managing editor, Anastasiia Lapatina, Lawfare's Ukraine Fellow, and Viola Gienger, Washington Senior Edi...
Myron Orfield - Earl R Larson Professor of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Law Appointment Lecture
Myron Orfield's Earl R. Larson Professor of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Law appointment lecture on the topic, "State Constitutions and Racial Segregation: Minnesota in 2025." This presentation was filmed on February 27, 2025 at Minnesota Law.
This is the first video of Minnesota Journal of International Law's Scholar Interview Series. Through this program, MJIL members have the opportunity to interview professors about their research and publications in the field of international law. Her...
The Road to Qamishli: Chasing Law in a Time of Counter Terrorism
Prof Ni Aolain, former UN Special Rapporteur on Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights (2017-2023) will share extracts from her forthcoming book drawing on her work in her UN mandate, with a particular focus on the conflict in Syria, and the counter-terr...
The Interwoven Struggle for Human Rights and Democracy in the U.S.
This special lecture by Margaret Huang examined whether democratic governance is essential for the full protection of human rights. She will discuss how the United States history of expanding civic participation in the latter half of the 20th century...
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Minnesota Law hosted an engaging panel discussion previewing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024-25 term. Those who shared their insights included: Nadia Anguiano ’17, Associate Clinical Professor of Law; The Honorable Eliz...
On Monday, September 30, 2024 Minnesota Law hosted, "To Speak or Not to Speak: Balancing Corporate Interests and Pressures in External Communication," the third annual Matheson Lecture in Corporate Governance featuring Michelle Miller '86. This lectu...
What's in the Works? Developments from the Frontlines of American Labor Law
A landmark year of action, we saw a resurgent American labor movement in 2023, with major work stoppages in the manufacturing, healthcare, and entertainment sectors. Strikes increased by a shocking 280% over 2022 levels, with unions often securing ma...
Learning from the Dutch Criminal and Penal Systems
A presentation of the Clemency Clinic at the University of Minnesota Law School.
Made possible with a generous grant from the Global Programs & Strategy Alliance International Travel Grant Fund of the University of Minnesota.
The 9th annual MLK convocation featured a conversation between global thought leader and advisor, Professor Michele Goodwin and assistant dean of equity, diversity, and inclusion Ra'Shya Ghee '13, who engaged in a discussion focused on Dr. King’s 1...
Proposed Guidelines for Arbitral Disclosure of Social Media Activity
The J. Stewart and Mario Thomas McClendon Professor in Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution Appointment Lecture featuring Assistant Dean of Experiential Education Mitchell E. Zamoff on the topic of "Proposed Guidelines for Arbitral Disclosure of So...
Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, 600 U.S. 181 (2023), was a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in which the court held that race-based affirmative action programs in college admissions processes violate the Equal Prot...
Join four of the Law School’s distinguished faculty experts for a lively panel discussion previewing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023-24 term. This event was held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in Mondale Hall room 25 (Lockhart Hall).
The 8th annual MLK Convocation featured a conversation between civil rights attorney and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong and assistant dean of equity, diversity, and inclusion Ra'Shya Ghee '13, who engaged in a lively discussion on social justice and ...
Dobbs V Jackson Women's Health: Implications and Impact on Reproductive Rights
Professors Elizabeth Bentley, June Carbone, Jill Hasday, and Charlotte Garden discussed the Dobbs case and shared their insight on the potential outcomes and implications of the case on reproductive rights and privacy rights in the U.S. Associate Dea...
It’s Complicated: Facebook’s Liability for Users’ Posts
In this CLE, Minnesota Law’s William McGeveran, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett Professor of Law, will moderate a conversation with two of the nation’s foremost experts on Section 230 and explore both i...
Professor Steve Meili's James H. Michael Chair in International Human Rights Law Appointment Lecture
The constitutionalization of human rights law is on the rise throughout the world. With increasing frequency, countries have either adopted specific human rights provisions or incorporated entire human rights treaties into their national constitution...
This panel segment is from the symposium, Walter Mondale: Living Legacy.
The panel features: Walter Mondale, Prof. Myron Orfield, Taylor Branch, Andrew Young, Josie Johnson,
This event was recorded on Oct. 20, 2015
Join the Minnesota Law Academic Engagement Committee, students, faculty and alumni as Professor Jill Hasday discusses her book Intimate Lies and the Law with Fourth Judicial District Judge Charlene Hatcher.
Suppose you discover that an intimate has ...
7th Annual Minnesota Law MLK Convocation – Voting is the Foundation Stone of Political Action
This annual event featured Harvard Law Professor Guy-Uriel Charles https://hls.harvard.edu/faculty/directory/11681/Charles and ACLU of Minnesota Policy Director Julia Decker ’14 https://www.aclu-mn.org/en/biographies/julia-decker. Our distinguished...
Rules of Medical Necessity - Fredrikson & Byron Professor of Law Appointment Lecture
Health insurance has long been understood to cover most forms of "medically necessary" health care. But who gets to decide whether particular medical interventions for individual patients are indeed "medically necessary" and hence covered? In his tal...
Inaugural Matheson Lecture in Corporate Governance
Navigating Uncharted Skies: Corporate Leadership in a Time of Crisis
Minnesota Law hosts the first-ever Matheson Lecture in Corporate Governance. A brand new lecture series created with a gift from Dean ’08 and Diana Matheson to honor Dean’s fa...
Supporting Our Legal Community Through Legal Education and Outreach
A Discussion with Minnesota Law's Legal Rights Center Fellows
Minnesota Law 2Ls Tony Sanchez, Emanual Williams, and Mica Standing Soldier discuss their work at the Legal Rights Center which focuses on educating the public on the legal process and f...
The Unexpected Pivot and Experiences for International Business: Perspectives from Asia
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected how international lawyers and their clients conduct business, whether locally or across multiple time zones. Most have adjusted in ways big and small.
On April 21, 2021, Prof. John Matheson moderated a discussion ...
Tribal Practice: Perspectives from Tribal Judges and Practitioners
Four Minnesota Law alumni provide an inside look, from multiple perspectives, on practicing law in Indian country. Featured speakers: Rjay Brunkow ’04, Chief Executive Officer, Indian Land Capital Company; Sara Van Norman ’04, Founder, Van Norman...
Insights from the Bench: A Panel Discussion with High Court Justices
Three Minnesota Law alumni serve on the highest court in their state. Hon. Barry Anderson ’79 (Minnesota), Hon. Natalie Hudson ’82 (Minnesota), and Hon. Janine Kern ’85 (South Dakota) participated in a conversation moderated by Judge LaJune Lan...
Human Rights Center Director Prof. Fionnuala Ní Aoláin: Minnesota Leadership at the United Nations
Faculty Director of Minnesota Law’s Human Rights Center, Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin holds an appointment from the United Nations Human Rights Council as the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental ...
MN Law Dean Garry Jenkins moderates a discussion between Ra’Shya Ghee ’13, Perry Moriearty, and Hon. Nicole Starr ’03 on legal education’s role in advancing equity and racial justice. This event was part of the Law School's 2021 Virtual Sprin...
Moving Forward: The History of Racial Injustice in Education and Housing
Civil rights icon Dr. James Meredith and Minnesota Law Professor Myron Orfield discuss the history of racial injustice in education and housing during a Zoom webinar event on June 23, 2021.
Why the Innocent Plead Guilty and the Guilty Go Free And Other Paradoxes of Our Broken Legal System
Judge Jed Rakoff of the Southern District of New York discusses his book: Why the Innocent Plead Guilty and the Guilty Go Free - And Other Paradoxes of Our Broken Legal System in an April 12, 2021 event moderated by Professor Francis X. Shen.
Hear about Hakeem’s career path from law student to his current role as corporate counsel at NASCAR. This discussion includes a brief introduction by career counselor Hallie Prest ‘12, followed by an audience Q&A. Co-sponsored by Minnesota Law’...
A discussion of Myon Burrell’s case and Minnesota Law's Child Advocacy and Juvenile Justice Clinic’s successful effort to secure Burrell’s freedom after 18 years in prison. This event features Professor Perry Moriearty, student attorney Kaitlyn...
6th Annual Minnesota Law MLK Convocation — Breaking the Dam Against Social Progress
Minnesota Law's 6th Annual MLK Convocation: Breaking the Dam Against Social Progress – January 27, 2021
“Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice and when they fail in this purpose they become the dangerously structured dams ...
Patent Law Programs: Patent Drafting and Oral Advocacy Competition
MN Law Student Bernard Cryan, 3L, describes his experience as a member of the Patent Drafting and Oral Advocacy Competition Team for Patent Law Programs.
2L Frances Daniels Wins $5K Scholarship from AccessLex
Frances Daniels, 2L, learns of her AccessLex scholarship during a video conference call with AccessLex representatives and Assistant Dean of Students Erin Keyes ’00.
Marriage Equality in Minnesota: A Horatio Ellsworth Kellar Webinar
This virtual event features Minnesota Law Alumnus Jack Baker and his spouse Michael McConnell, the first legally married same-sex couple in the history of the United States, and an overview of the 2012 marriage amendment campaign and the 2013 adoptio...
This year's annual Lockhart Club celebration was hosted virtually on October 6, 2020, and featured a discussion between Dean Garry W. Jenkins and University of Minnesota President Joan T.A. Gabel.
Gina Tonn '20 and Cooper Christiancy '21 share how philanthropy has had a positive impact on their Minnesota Law education and their ability to become the next generation of lawyer-leaders for the region, the country, and the world.
Garry W. Jenkins, dean of the University of Minnesota Law School, explains how Minnesota Law trains the next generation of lawyer-leaders for the region, the country, and the world.
Facial Recognition Technology and Its Algorithmic Racial Bias
This University of Minnesota Law School webinar focuses on facial recognition technology and the implications of the growing use of video in policing and the justice system, along with how they connect to efforts to eliminate bias. This virtual progr...
Kate Snowdon, associate director of admissions, discusses scholarship opportunities, financial aid options, and residency/reciprocity agreements at Minnesota Law.
How to Prepare Successful Supplemental & Diversity Statements
Maddie Mercil, admissions counselor at Minnesota Law, discusses the importance of supplemental statements to your application, and how they are a valuable opportunity to demonstrate what unique qualities you would bring to the Minnesota Law community...
Corporate Institute: Contract Performance for Small Businesses
Hosted by the Small Business Administration, University of Minnesota professors, law students, and expert lawyers come together to support small businesses in understanding legal issues in uncertain times. This July 22, 2020 talk on contract issues w...
The Minnesota Paradox: A Discussion About Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System
This webinar focused on a discussion around racial disparities seen in our criminal justice system and how we can play a positive role, moderated by Executive Director of the Robina Institute of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, Kelly Mitchell. Insi...
Corporate Institute: Unemployment Insurance in Uncertain Times
Hosted by the Small Business Administration, University of Minnesota professors, law students, and expert lawyers come together to support small businesses in understanding legal issues in uncertain times. This talk on unemployment programs was given...
Corporate Institute: Lease Issues in Uncertain Times
Hosted by the Small Business Administration, University of Minnesota professors, law students, and expert lawyers come together to support small businesses in understanding legal issues in uncertain times. This talk on lease issues was given by two C...
Corporate Institute: Insurance Considerations in Uncertain Times
Hosted by the SBA, University of Minnesota Law School professors, law students, and expert lawyers come together to support small businesses in understanding legal issues in uncertain times. This June 17, 2020 talk on insurance was given by two Corpo...
This panel discussion examines policing and the law in addition to exploring current realities, policy, and legal solutions to racial violence and bias in policing.
The webinar features:
- Dean Garry W. Jenkins
- Professor Susanna Blumenthal
- Profe...
The Law School's 2020 Virtual Commencement includes congratulations, remarks, and announcements of award recipients from Dean Garry W. Jenkins, faculty, graduates, and staff, along with a recording of "Pomp and Circumstance" from the Minnesota Orches...
#GoFurther: Taylor Mayhall '18, Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Taylor Mayhall '18, judicial law clerk at the Atomic Safety & Licensing Board Panel at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, shares how the Environmental & Energy Law Concentration—one of 11 specialty areas at #MinnesotaLaw—prepared her to work...
Sush Rajeevan ’15 on Minnesota Law's Unique Formula for Professional Success
Sush Rajeevan ’15, associate at Pepper Hamilton in Boston, recounts her time at Minnesota Law and how--from the first day of class--her success was supported by the Law School.
#GoFurther: Christoper Ronan Conway '19, Appellate Court Attorney at New York Supreme Court
Christoper Ronan Conway '19, appellate court attorney at the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, Third Department, shares how consistent support from his professors and career advisers and his practical learning opportunities at #MinnesotaLaw ...
5th Annual Minnesota Law MLK Convocation — Shared Stakes Across Neighborly Divides
Retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan C. Page ’78 joined Navin Ramalingam, 2L, for a conversation on equality in race and education commemorating the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Minnesota Law's 5th Annual MLK Convoca...
